The post How to Make Your Own Wi-Fi Connected Button With ESP8266 appeared first on BardTech . The Internet of Things has vast DIY potential. With enough know-how and a few cheap components, you could build a complex system of connected devices. Sometimes, however, you want something simple. No bells or whistles, just a button that performs a single task. You might already be familiar with something like this if you’ve ever used an Amazon Dash button to reorder everyday household items. Today we will make a Wi-Fi enabled button using a NodeMCU, and program it to use IFTTT to do… well, anything! Written instructions following the video, if you prefer. What You’ll Need You will need: 1 x NodeMCU (ESP8266) board, available for $2-3 on AliExpress 1 x Pushbutton 1 x LED (optional) 1 x 220 Ohm resistor (optional) Breadboard and hookup wires Micro USB for programming Computer with the Arduino IDE installed Apart from the NodeMCU, you should be able to find most of these par...