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The trick that makes your mailbox talk to your house

A simple sensor inside the mailbox can cue an instant voice alert indoors ...
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5 clever uses for a presence sensor you can set up in an afternoon

Motion sensors are great for turning on lights when you enter a room, but they're pretty bad at knowing how long to keep them on if people are sitting still. Presence sensors are a great solution, as ...
Android

Nest Secure's Motion Sensors Can Now Be Enabled While Home

In short: Nest has updated its app to allow users to enable the motion sensors that are part of Nest Secure, while the user is home. One of the use-cases that Nest provides in its YouTube tutorial on ...
CNET

How to set up motion zones on your Ring security camera or doorbell

Motion zones are an easy way to customize how your live-streaming security camera detects activity. Ring security cameras and doorbells let you create three detection zones for free. For an outdoor ...
9to5Mac

HomeKit Weekly: Why motion sensors are a key part of automating your entire house

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 ...
Android Police

8 smart home tricks to make your motion sensors work harder

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
The New York Times

Echo’s Hidden Motion Sensor Can Turn On Your Lights and Other Cool Stuff

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published June 14, ...