The iPhone utilizes a sophisticated set of sensors for many of its operations, from automatically adjusting screen brightness based on the light around you, to detecting motion for various apps and ...

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 ...

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Every smart home device company is thinking about how to set up their technology for future use, as nobody wants to create a device that is going to be useless in just a few months. Right now, the ...

You can control your connected lighting by app, from your smartwatch, by voice, and even by a good old-fashioned button, but Philips' latest addition to Hue only cares when you're around. The Hue ...

If you own Philips Hue smart bulbs, don’t think twice about adding Philips’ Hue motion sensor; it’s a nearly flawless upgrade to the Hue ecosystem. Motion-activated lighting isn’t a new idea. Whether ...

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From its weak setup to its limited configurability, Ikea’s smart light kit leaves a lot to be desired. If you had trouble putting together the Billy bookcase, wait until you get your hands on Ikea’s ...

Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa!