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Last year, I took a look at some mostly low-cost passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor modules. Then recently, I became more aware of cheap microwave radar motion sensor modules. The popular version of ...

As a business owner, you probably spend too much time at the office or shop, and not enough at home. Even when you do leave the office during the day, it may be only to run errands, pick up supplies ...

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Tying together accessories across manufacturers is a key reason I love building around a smart home platform vs. picking manufacturers. One of the most underrated accessory types for HomeKit is motion ...

Using your smartphone to control smart devices is convenient. But if you want to automate your home, try smart sensors.

The Verge, which spotted the leak, mentions that this new feature will use “the bulbs’ Zigbee radios to detect motion between ...

If your iPhone's sensors aren't working correctly, you may need to calibrate them. Here's how to calibrate an iPhone's brightness and motion sensors.