They're not all built alike.

Motion detectors are widely known for their role in home security systems, but their usefulness extends far beyond guarding ...

IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick pairing and simple controls.

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.

It may not seem like it, but this small accessory is a big deal in smart-thermostat-land. One of Nest's main thermostat competitors, Ecobee, already includes a remote temperature and proximity sensor ...

Motion and entry sensors are ideal for monitoring your home while you're away, but most of these devices are part of a home security system and require a hub. The ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

Home automation with high usefulness and low annoyance tends to rely on reliable person sensing, and [francescopace]’s ...

Finding the best HomeKit motion sensor grants some new abilities to Apple's Home app, and with Thread technology, this will "Matter" even more going forward. Motion sensors can be used for more than ...