We present firrst experiences of using programmable low-power WiFi modules 
for connecting things directly to the Web. Instead of relying on dedicated 
low-power radio technology and specialized protocols, we leverage the ubiquity 
of IEEE 802.11 access points and the interoperability of the HTTP protocol. 
Using a loosely coupled approach, we enable seamless association of sensors, 
actuators, and everyday objects with each other and with the Web. Our 
experimental results show that low-power WiFi modules can achieve long battery 
lifetime despite the fact that we are using HTTP over TCP/IP for communication.