Motion detectors are widely known for their role in home security systems, but their usefulness extends far beyond guarding doors and windows. These compact devices can automate daily tasks, enhance ...

Kangaroo’s latest motion sensor adds entry detection to the mix, but its lack of geofencing capabilities or support for any type of security camera makes it tough to recommend. It’s one thing to snap ...

HALO Smart Sensor review. Learn how this safety device detects vaping, monitors air quality, and helps schools and workplaces improve security and safety.

For those of you who haven’t been keeping score, Plume is one of our favorite Wi-Fi mesh kits. We don’t really love its annual subscription fee, but it comes out firmly at the top of our complex, ...

Remember the Kini motion detectors I wrote about last year in “Kini Provides Peace of Mind with Minimalist Motion Detection” (21 October 2023)? They’re simple devices that send you an SMS text message ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Today, the motion sensor will work with Apple HomeKit to trigger automations such as turning on ...

Let me introduce another simple microcontroller-based do-it-yourself circuit that detects motion and excites a light source in a flash. The “snooper” here is an ordinary passive infrared (PIR) motion ...

Whether you’re looking for added security at home or easier navigation at night, motion-sensor lights can provide a boost of visibility whenever you need it. The best outdoor motion-sensor lights have ...