High voltage is no joke, but you don’t need special electrical knowhow or skills to safely replace your light switch or ...

Every smart home owner is likely to be familiar with "passive infra red" (PIR) motion sensors as they're an easy way to start off making a home a little ...

The Passive Infrared Sensor Market is estimated to be valued at USD 0.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0% ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

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 ...

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 ...

Detection using today’s microwave sensors has some advantages. Unlike traditional passive infrared motion sensors, most microwave sensors can distinguish between moving and static objects, and objects ...

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 ...

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.