Different sensors detect activity such as motion, a door or window opening, and temperature, and then tell other devices how to react.

Finding the best HomeKit motion sensor grants some new abilities to Apple's Home app, and with Thread technology, this will "Matter" even more going forward. Motion sensors can be used for more than ...

This article documents the full journey of building DIY ESP32-based smart sensors and cameras for use with Home Assistant (HA). It combines 3D design, prototyping, wiring, firmware configuration, ...

The hub-free Kangaroo Motion + Entry Sensor lets you know when a door or window is opened or closed and if somebody is moving around in your home, but a few of its features require a paid subscription ...

These tiny devices are smart-home helpers. They detect and alert you about motion, temperature, or open or closed doors and windows — and can tell other smart devices to act.

I've been deep into Home Assistant for quite a while now, and with that has come an obsession with researching sensors and other gadgets that I can use to automate aspects of my home and collect ...

The Hue Outdoor Sensor is the first outdoor HomeKit sensor, and adds motion, temperature, and light sensors to automate the outside of your Apple-centric smart home.

The $249 Nest Learning Thermostat has a larger display, a better resolution and a far-field sensor for viewing time and temperature information from a distance. It works with Google Assistant and ...

I’ve tested a lot of HomeKit thermostats and Ecobee3 remains my top pick. It’s a Wi-Fi smart thermostat with remote sensors that detect both presence and temperature in individual rooms, and the ...

I haven’t tried with Tasmota, but ESPHome works really nicely if you wanted to give that a try if you’re not tied to Tasmota, I imagine the Bluetooth Proxy would ...