XDA Developers on MSN

6 cheap sensors you can make and gift to family and friends

There are several cheap sensors that can help you build incredibly versatile devices without spending a lot. And, you won’t ...
How-To Geek on MSN

How to set up mailbox alerts with Home Assistant and a cheap sensor

Head to Settings > Automations & scenes and click “Create automation” to get started. Find your sensor and use the “started ...
9to5Mac

Review: Eve Motion, the best HomeKit motion sensor

After embracing HomeKit in a big way starting in 2022, and testing several motion sensors in the intervening months, my recommendation for best HomeKit motion sensor is the Eve Motion. The Eve Motion ...
Lifehacker

All the Ways Smart Sensors Can Help Automate Your Home

When smart home devices were first introduced, motion sensors were among the most interesting. This sensor would use differences in light to detect activity in a given space—impressive, but imprecise.
9to5Mac

Lutron unveils durable Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug with HomeKit, adds new features to Smart Motion Sensors

Lutron is kicking off CES 2021 with a new addition to its lineup of HomeKit-compatible smart accessories. The company is expanding its Caseta Smart Lighting Control System with a new Outdoor Smart ...
CNET

Here's the rundown on Ring's new smart outdoor security lights

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...