Phone sensor calibration improves smartphone accuracy and fixes common sensor issues. Learn methods, tips, and advanced steps ...

Head to Settings > Automations & scenes and click “Create automation” to get started. Find your sensor and use the “started ...

It turns out that the name "smartphone" is pretty accurate, as we hold an incredibly complex piece of technology in our pockets. From the camera to the screen and everything in between, industry ...

ESPHome, an open-source project, lets you program ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers, along with sensors and other hardware, ...

When smart home devices were first introduced, motion sensors were among the most interesting. This sensor would use differences in light to detect activity in a given space—impressive, but imprecise.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you are constantly fighting with family members or roommates about turning lights off when they leave a room, automation can help. This isn't ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re a tech nerd, then Home Assistant may be the smart home ecosystem for you. If you’re a tech nerd, then ...

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I love when smart home technology gets rid of headaches instead of adding to stress -- and few headaches are worst than a home pest problem. Smart security devices and sensors focus more on monitoring ...

I tested a tiny plug-in that claims to prevent electrical fires - can something so simple really bring peace of mind?

Mike Newman is the technology director and data privacy officer for Gananda Central School District near Rochester, N.Y. His background in teaching and instructional technology aids him in designing ...

Usually, when you need to sense something in a project, the answers are straightforward. Want to sense air temperature? There’s a sensor for that. Particulate content in the air? There’s a sensor for ...