This compact and affordable door sensor mechanism uses a Hall-effect sensor fixed at the corner of the door frame and a standard bar magnet fixed on the door panel close to the Hall-effect sensor.

Having a smart home isn't just about voice assistants. An effective setup creates an interconnected ecosystem of devices working together to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure ...

Door sensors are a central part of any security system. I’ve written about my experience with abode in the past, and I use its door sensors for my primary Homekit triggers with automations as well as ...

The GDPR-compliant Nuki Smart Lock has arrived in the United States, and it'll upgrade the security of your Apple Smart home ...

You don't have to spend a fortune on security -- DIY smart home security is affordable and effective with Aqara devices and other integrations. Aqara Door and Window ...

Home security systems have layers of devices that work together to keep your home safe and protected. Door and window sensors are the backbones of a good home security system since most burglars try ...

Onvis has recently updated its door/window contact sensor, the CT3, to incorporate Thread technology. With this update, the Onvis CT3 contact sensor is now able to seamlessly integrate with HomeKit ...

Discover the best smart home sensors you need in 2025, from motion to temperature, and learn how these smart home essentials ...

Smart garage door controllers bring home automation to the garage, giving you an easy way to manage access without having to spend all day programming remotes for your entire household. And if you ...

I remember working with my dad on little projects around the house when I was growing up. One project we never got around to was installing an electric garage door opener. Recommended Videos Back then ...

For 1997-Current (Liftmaster Sears Chamberlain Craftsman Master Mechanic & Wayne Dalton) garage door openers with safety sensor option 2 Door Kit - Includes 2 safety sensors (with attached wires), 2 ...

[CarrotIndustries] wanted to add an audible warning for when the refrigerator door was left open. The result is a fridge buzzer that attaches to the inside of a fridge door and starts buzzing if the ...