When [Doug] moved into his new house, he found an old alarm panel set up — but it had no monitoring service any more. Not wanting to pay a monthly fee to have it setup, he decided to try interfacing ...

If you’ve always wanted to try to build an Arduino project, this may be a great way to start. Matt Williamson built a tiny, Arduino-based motion sensor that will SMS you when something moves by your ...

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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, consider this PIR (passive infrared) Sensor Alarm project. Not only will the motion-sensing alarm protect your gear from animals and zombies alike, ...

If you want to keep an eye on your home—whether you're worried about burglars or just worried about the dog getting into places it shouldn't—this super simple DIY alarm will send you an SMS message ...

Many of us carry around a bag with our expensive personal belongings. It can be a pain to carry a bag around with you all day though. If you want to set it down for a while, you often have to try to ...