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.

A common sight in ‘smart homes’, door sensors allow you to detect whether a door is closed or open, enabling the triggering of specific events. Unfortunately, most solutions for these ...

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 ...

The Onvis CS2 isn't just a contact sensor. With a 120dB siren, Thread support, and climate tracking, it's a 4-in-1 security ...

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 ...

It speaks Matter-over-Thread natively, so it doesn’t require an Aqara hub, but pairing it with Aqara’s new Hub M3 next year will unlock more features. It speaks Matter-over-Thread natively, so it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jennifer’s garage hasn’t been working for two weeks, so we got to her as soon as we could. We realized pretty quickly it was the child safety sensors on the floor! If you have a project you’d like ...