A passive infrared sensor (PIR sensor) is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view. They are most often used in PIR-based motion detectors.

Window alarm sensors are an essential part of home security systems, alerting you to unauthorized entries by monitoring window openings, glass breaks and motion. Each window alarm sensor type serves a ...

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 ...

Smart home sensors work hand-in-hand with various gadgets to make daily life more comfortable. Here are eight smart home ...

As radar technology continues to advance, it offers an increasingly broad range of capabilities, making it a viable alternative to traditional passive infrared (PIR) sensors. With radar’s enhanced ...

GlacialLight has added the GL-PIR10C, a versatile infrared motion sensing switch, to its popular range of lighting products.This passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor can be connected to a wide range ...

This post shares the idea of an automatic ultrasonic yard guard that might keep pests out of your yard without poisons or traps. The automatic yard guard is a motion-sensor controlled device. Its ...

I love Aqara’s products, and if you love HomeKit, it’s a vendor you’ll want to follow. They make incredibly easy-to-use and reliable smart home products at prices that won’t empty your bank account.

A few weeks ago, Aqara was in the news with the release of its new P2 motion sensor. I am a big fan of motion sensors for smart homes as they allow for some pretty rad automations based on who’s in a ...

Learn how to repurpose your spare ESP32 boards into cost-effective presence detection sensors using the Tommy Sense ...