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 ...

Every smart home device company is thinking about how to set up their technology for future use, as nobody wants to create a device that is going to be useless in just a few months. Right now, the ...

Electronics hobbyists, experimenters and constructors of microcontroller project frequently need to measure/detect voltage, current, frequency, temperature and… proximity. Most measure ...

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 ...

Kangaroo presents a very low barrier to entry when it comes to home security, but it’s extremely feature limited and it only protects your home while you’re not in it. Motion sensors are an essential ...

PARASOLL is a set of two devices that can detect when a door is opened or closed by attaching one to the door and the other to the door frame. Can also be installed on windows. PARASOLL is scheduled ...

Motion plugs into existing outlets much like a smart plug, but instead of controlling devices it monitors the signals that the Wi-Fi router produces. Gauging how signals change throughout a home lets ...

Smartwatches are packed full of sensors to help you track fitness, heart rate, location and more, but these very sensors can also put you at risk. Computer scientists have developed an app that sits ...