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 ...

With the “Apocalypse” update revamping not just the visuals but overall mechanics of Phasmophobia, it makes sense for players to want a headstart regarding their mastery of the ghost-hunting game’s ...

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 ...

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

Motion zones are an easy way to customize how your live-streaming security camera detects activity. Ring security cameras and doorbells let you create three detection zones for free. For an outdoor ...

The Hex Home Security kit works fine, but it’ll be even more worth the money when third-party integrations are available. Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo From Ring to Nest and everything in between, 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 ...

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 ...