XDA Developers on MSN

5 easy projects to get you started with ESPHome

The plug-and-play style of smart home devices is convenient but expensive. ESPHome is monumental in helping you save costs ...
9to5Mac

HomeKit Weekly: Onvis’ new outdoor motion sensor combines durability with Thread technology

Motion sensors have long been one of my favorite HomeKit devices for many years. However, the durability and speed of alerts are incredibly important when it comes to outdoor motion sensors. The Onvis ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I replaced my smart home with these 4 ESPHome sensors that cost under $10

ESPHome, an open-source project, lets you program ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers, along with sensors and other hardware, ...
SlashGear

6 Raspberry Pi Projects That Will Make Your Smart Home Even Smarter

In recent years, integrating smart home devices into your living space has never been simpler. They have become easier to set up with user-friendly apps and step-by-step guides, and some are ...
The Verge

Here’s the tech that could turn millions of Zigbee light bulbs into motion sensors with a single update

Sensify is a new technology that can turn Zigbee switches, bulbs, and plugs into sensors with a firmware update. This could be how Philips Hue will bring ambient sensing to its smart lights. Sensify ...
Lifehacker

CES 2025: Aqara’s Newest ‘Presence Sensor’ Keeps the Lights on Better Than a Motion Detector

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the most common first sensors people buy for their home is a motion sensor. But in almost all cases, you want a presence sensor instead. The ...