In case of an intrusion attempt, a warning message is being transmitted by the system (as an sms) to the owner’s mobile phone, or to any pre-configured mobile phone number for further processing.

If so, Make Projects user Clement Storck built a simple Arduino powered notification system that sends him a text message and an email with a photo every time someone rings the doorbell.

The system uses both an Arduino and a Raspberry Pi alongside a ton of various sensors to monitor the house. You can set up the system to send you alerts when something happens or just monitor ...