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 ...

NOW for something completely different. Maker projects aren’t just about microcontrollers and small electrical components. They are also about recycling old tech, and harnessing apps and online tools ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A smart home is a convenient home. When you have smart devices handling things around the house and automating tasks for you, you barely have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Inspired by the recent launch of the series “Alien: Earth”electronics enthusiast Rob Smith has created a “fully working M314 motion detector”. The project remained in the drawing boards for a long ...

An outdoor motion detector light can save electricity and scare off intruders. But if passing cars or the neighbor's dog ...

One of the most common first sensors people buy for their home is a motion sensor. But in almost all cases, you want a ...