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The motion sensor switch circuit can automatically turn on a water sprinkler but you can easily use it as a motion sensor light switch or motion activated alarm too. Before beginning the construction ...

Need a cheap and easy way to deter intruders? For homeowners, outdoor lighting is a game changer for providing a line of sight on potential trepassers without running up costly energy bills. If you're ...

Motion sensing technology has come a long way since its inception several years ago. Today we can find motion sensors in almost any home product, which not only adds convenience but also acts as an ...

Having recently moved into a new home, I wanted to set up HomeKit lights in the kitchen that would turn on and off automatically. Ideally. So I got some Philips Hue bulbs, an Eve motion sensor, and ...

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!

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether lighting up the route to the loo in the middle of the ...

Most people probably have at least one spot in their home that could benefit from some additional lighting. Not trendy geometric fixtures, or classic vintage lamps, but lighting that’s more functional ...

Here is one simple circuit of a general-purpose white LED security light with Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion sensing mechanism. At the heart of the circuit is a PIR sensor module SB0061. SB0061 is a ...

Ikea has launched a new motion-sensor LED night light in Europe. It runs on one AAA battery, detects movement within 3 metres and is currently available in select European countries for €2.99. UK and ...