Smart lights are a great way to enhance home security. Being able to flip on the lights remotely or automatically, you can give the impression that someone is home and expose potential intruders. It’s ...

The motion detector is not only used as intruder alarm but also used in many applications like home automation system, energy efficiency system, etc. The motion detector will detect the motion of the ...

Halloween is right around the corner and just about every Halloween project needs some kind of motion sensor. Historically, we’ve used IR and ultrasonic sensors but [Makers Mashup] decided to use an ...

Think of motion sensors, and your first thought probably goes to security. An intruder enters your property, the sensors detect them, and floodlights snap on. The same principle applies for domestic ...

Your garden variety motion detector uses IR, but these days, there are fancier technologies for achieving similar goals. If so desired, you can source yourself a microwave-based presence sensor ...

The T100 from Tapo is a small but highly configurable motion detector with good battery life and a near-instant response time. Great value too, and compatible with Alexa and Google Home – but don’t ...

Shelly Motion is a versatile sensor with lots of configuration options and long battery life, it requires a lot of DIY work to deliver its full value. Motion sensors aren’t the sexiest smart home ...

Hex's security kit uses wifi to detect movement, though it still feels like a concept rather than an ecosystem. Reading time: Reading time 6 minutes From Ring to Nest and everything in between, the ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the most common first sensors people buy for their home is a motion sensor. But in almost all cases, you want a presence sensor instead. The ...