Recent advances made in the automotive world have found an unlikely application: a new high-performance portable lantern. And ...

The hardware setup shown below includes the Arduino Uno R4, a DHT11 sensor, and the built-in Wi-Fi for email alerts. The DHT11 is connected with VCC to 5V, GND to ground, and the data pin to Digital ...

This section defines the network credentials and server details required for sending the email. The ESP32-CAM connects to WiFi using the SSID and password. The host address, HTTPS port (443), and API ...

Passive infrared (PIR) sensors are experiencing sustained growth in 2026. This is driven largely by the expansion of smart home technology, building automation, and energy-conscious design. Once ...

Panasonic Industry has announced its latest PIR (passive infrared) motion detector, a Flat Wide Detection Type (12 lens) sensor. It includes PaPIRs+ (Panasonic Passive Infrared Sensors+), the ...

Aqara is introducing a new presence sensor that is a natural addition for HomeKit users who want reliable automations without the need for a camera. The new Aqara FP300 combines mmWave presence ...

Before SwitchBot entered the robot vacuum market, the smart home devices manufacturer was into simple, affordable retrofit solutions that made traditional appliances ...

The library gives control over up to 16 parallel working PIR devices over I2C. The idea for this library came up in a discussion about how to fully cover an area with PIR sensors without blind spots ...

As radar technology continues to advance, it offers an increasingly broad range of capabilities, making it a viable alternative to traditional passive infrared (PIR) sensors. With radar’s enhanced ...

From controlling everything from door locks to energy consumption, smart home technology has taken the world by storm. But can smart home appliances solve another pesky and common issue: pest control?