While PIR sensors can be used with Arduino and other microcontroller boards, those best-suited for hobby use are smart enough to perform simple tasks without any programming.

Monoprice also sells a motion sensor, but that model is unable to trigger routines (only the Stitch contact sensor can), so you still need a hub if you want to use motion sensors in your home.

If your iPhone's sensors aren't working correctly, you may need to calibrate them. Here's how to calibrate an iPhone's brightness and motion sensors.

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Using your smartphone to control smart devices is convenient. But if you want to automate your home, try smart sensors.

Last year, I took a look at some mostly low-cost passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor modules. Then recently, I became more aware of cheap microwave radar motion sensor modules. The popular version of ...

The Philips Hue line of lights have been controllable via an indoor motion sensor for some time, but Signify is today introducing an Outdoor Motion ...

HomeKit motion sensors are a vital accessory when building a smart home than runs by itself without manually turning devices on and off.

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Tesla wants to use motion sensors to keep kids out of hot cars The automaker asked the FCC for a waiver to use a new kind of sensor in its cars to bring advanced detection systems to life.