A new motion sensor incorporates micromachined thermal transistors to facilitate human presence and motion detection in security systems, home automation equipment, and Internet of Things (IoT) ...

There’s no shortage of ESP32 development boards out there, with many of them offering some “killer app” feature which may or may not align with whatever it is you’re trying to do. But if you’ve got 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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OPTEX, the global leader in outdoor detection innovation, is pleased to announce the QX Infinity Series (QXI), a family of high or low mount outdoor PIR and dual-technology sensors that provide a 120° ...

Window alarm sensors are an essential part of home security systems, alerting you to unauthorized entries by monitoring window openings, glass breaks and motion. Each window alarm sensor type serves a ...

The FP1E’s millimeter wave technology provides for a much more nuanced look at whether a room is occupied or not, but you’ll need one of Aqara’s Zigbee or Matter smart home hubs to use it. Whatever ...

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Can an ESP32 detect people without cameras or motion sensors? Discover how Wi-Fi signal disturbances, CSI, and smart DSP enable real-time occupancy and mov ...

Many close-proximity motion detectors use the classic, widely available passive-infrared (PIR) approach, which is effective but has limited sensitivity and adjustability, and can’t “see” through ...

A good source of hackable home automation parts has come for a while in the form of inexpensive modules offered by large retailers such as Lidl, or IKEA. They’re readily available and easy to play ...