While PIR sensors can be used with Arduino and other microcontroller boards, those best-suited for hobby use are smart enough to perform simple tasks without any programming.

A smart thermostat manages your home’s temperature automatically, but there’s another interesting way to use it: as a motion detector. You just need a little help from IFTTT. How-to Geek walks ...

Motion detectors aren't just for home security - you can also use them to regulate the temperature in your home, automate ...

Motion detectors are already an incredibly clever means of adding functionality to a room, but these uses will help you stay safe, save money and more.

[John] sent us this nice little project. He shows us how to create a motion activated alarm that plays the Mario Brothers theme and flashes some lights. He’s using an ATTiny13a for the brains… ...

Halloween is right around the corner and just about every Halloween project needs some kind of motion sensor. Historically, we’ve used IR and ultrasonic sensors but [Makers Mashup] decided to ...

Philips Hue has a new accessory that’ll make it even easier to automate the lighting in your home: a motion sensor. This is, of course, a very standard add-on for home lighting — which is what ...

The Lightify Smart Sensor is a good add-on for Sylvania smart bulbs, but the Hue sensor demonstrates why Philips leads the market.