For many years, one of the most common solutions for saving energy has been to “turn out the lights and dial down the thermostat.” It’s a given that unoccupied space is one of the biggest energy ...

And my smart home actually felt even smarter.

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Motion detection has become an essential ingredient in traditional electronic security and now it is being utilized in access control and video surveillance systems. With more applications and so many ...

You don't need a sophisticated system to smarten up your home. There are many options requiring only a single smart sensor ...

If you own Philips Hue smart bulbs, don’t think twice about adding Philips’ Hue motion sensor; it’s a nearly flawless upgrade to the Hue ecosystem. Motion-activated lighting isn’t a new idea. Whether ...

"Learn to code" is all the rage in kids' toys—even those aimed at preschoolers. As educational toys go, though, Kano's are pretty fun. Earlier this summer, Kano released the Lite Brite-esque Pixel Kit ...

Leap Motion has announced it will begin shipping and selling its computer motion sensor control this May. The company made waves last year when it introduced the control, which shares the company’s ...

Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa!

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If you have been wanting to replace your old kitchen chimney or want to get one, then we suggest you go for a modern electric chimney with a motion sensor to keep your kitchen clean, odorless, ...