When smart home devices were first introduced, motion sensors were among the most interesting. This sensor would use differences in light to detect activity in a given space—impressive, but imprecise.

Smart home automation is the ultimate life hack, in my humble opinion. Whether for efficiency, accessibility, nerding out, or just plain laziness, all you need are smart home devices and a little ...

Resideo has a new Wi-Fi smart thermostat, the $200 Honeywell Home T9. Unlike previous Honeywell Home thermostats such as the Lyric and the Lyric T5, the T9 includes a room sensor designed to detect ...

Motion detectors currently on the market for smart homes are often a bit clunky. They detect movement but can’t distinguish specific areas and trigger devices related to them. The Aqara FP2 changes ...

When [Elixir of Progress] was looking at setting up environmental sensors around their home to keep track of temperature, humidity and such, the obvious ideas of using WiFi-connected sensors didn’t ...

The $249 Nest Learning Thermostat has a larger display, a better resolution and a far-field sensor for viewing time and temperature information from a distance. It works with Google Assistant and ...

I’ve tested a lot of HomeKit thermostats and Ecobee3 remains my top pick. It’s a Wi-Fi smart thermostat with remote sensors that detect both presence and temperature in individual rooms, and the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton After a round of testing we’ve added many new picks: the ...

Kangaroo presents a very low barrier to entry when it comes to home security, but it’s extremely feature limited and it only protects your home while you’re not in it. Motion sensors are an essential ...

Smart lights are a great way to enhance home security. Being able to flip on the lights remotely or automatically, you can give the impression that someone is home and expose potential intruders. It’s ...