It’s really hard to overstate how awesome ESP8266 development boards like the Wemos D1 Mini really are. For literally a couple of dollars you can get a decently powerful Wi-Fi enabled microcontroller ...

Halloween is coming up faster than you think: time to dust off the gravestones and the zombie lawn decorations! This year you may want to add a little something extra to give the trick-or-treaters a ...

The presented schematic shows how to build a simple PIR motion sensor. PIR sensors allow motion sensing, it is almost always used to detect whether someone has moved in or out of the sensors range.

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Motion detectors are widely known for their role in home security systems, but their usefulness extends far beyond guarding doors and windows. These compact devices can automate daily tasks, enhance ...

Kangaroo’s latest motion sensor adds entry detection to the mix, but its lack of geofencing capabilities or support for any type of security camera makes it tough to recommend. It’s one thing to snap ...

Home security is a surprisingly agile topic. Take, for instance, the marketing of doorbell cameras. A couple of years ago, it was all about catching package thieves in the act, warning them off as ...

New Delhi [India], January 16: Sustainability has gone from a fashionable buzzword to a must-have way of life. With a growing need to respond to environmental crises, going green is more important ...

Windows only: Motion Detection is a free application that turns your webcam into a motion-sensing security camera in just a few clicks. Assuming you've got a webcam hooked up to your computer, all you ...