Let me introduce another simple microcontroller-based do-it-yourself circuit that detects motion and excites a light source in a flash. The “snooper” here is an ordinary passive infrared (PIR) motion ...

Some lights have motion sensors already built into them. For example, Ring has a great outdoor light with motion sensor that ties into the rest of its smart home ecosystem.

Decorative lighting has become quite popular, with options such as LED surface panels, strip lights, COB lights, spotlights, ...

“To function effectively as part of a security system, motion sensor lights must be installed at the correct height and in the right location. Generally, they should be mounted at least seven ...

When the sensor detects motion — i.e. someone passing in the hallway or someone opening the door — it turns on the two lights only if there isn’t enough ambient light to begin with.

Hue lights aren't cheap, but you could get the Hue Outdoor Sensor and a Hue Inara porch light for a total of $100 -- still significantly more than a simple motion-activated porch light from the ...

Today, the motion sensor will work with Apple HomeKit to trigger automations such as turning on connected smart lights or opening smart window shades. But when Matter arrives later this year, Eve ...