Some motion sensors are based on optical measurement technologies to provide accurate velocity and position measurements without requiring physical contact with the object or surface being monitored.

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 ...

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You can use mmWave sensors to monitor presence rather than simply detecting motion.

The Philips Hue line of lights have been controllable via an indoor motion sensor for some time, but Signify is today introducing an Outdoor Motion Sensor that's designed to control the range of ...

You don't need a sophisticated system to smarten up your home. There are many options requiring only a single smart sensor ...

Keeping your home secure, especially during holiday travel, doesn’t have to be complicated. These home security motion sensors from Kangaroo send alerts straight to your smartphone, and come with a ...

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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 ...

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