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 ...

Smart homes aren’t built on voice assistants alone. The real intelligence comes from the devices working behind the scenes, ...

Onvis updated its formerly Bluetooth-only CT3 contact sensor with the Thread wireless protocol. That means it should work smoothly with HomeKit and Siri. It won’t just let you know when doors or ...

The solar-powered wireless door-window sensor maximizes the energy savings of heating and air conditioning systems by providing wireless status of windows and/or doors. According to the manufacturer, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Koogeek is one of the more interesting HomeKit accessory manufacturers, with an array of relatively low-cost and in some cases unusual products that can help users expand their Apple-focused smart ...

The YL-333 Magnetic Antitheft Alarm is an easy to install security alarm system for doors and windows. This battery-operated device works on the principle of magnetic proximity detection. It can ...

Economical circuit of an electronic alarm, notifies you when your door or window is open, is presented here. This circuit wired around the Quad 2-input NAND Schmitt trigger IC 4093 (IC1) can be ...