Introducing the SparkFun Thing!

The SparkFun Thing makes IoT easy. Connect your devices to the internet and use apps like Blynk to control your project from anywhere in the world.

The ESP8266 is a cost-effective, and very capable WiFi-enabled microcontroller. Like any microcontroller, it can be programmed to blink LEDs, trigger relays, monitor sensors, or automate coffee makers, and with an integrated WiFi controller, the ESP8266 is a one-stop shop for almost any Internet-connected project.