The latest member of the Ring family of smart home devices, the Ring Mailbox Sensor ($49.99 with the required bridge) is a wireless motion sensor that lets you know when your mailbox has been opened.

Head to Settings > Automations & scenes and click “Create automation” to get started. Find your sensor and use the “started detecting motion” trigger as your “When” action.

A few weeks ago, Aqara was in the news with the release of its new P2 motion sensor. I am a big fan of motion sensors for smart homes as they allow for some pretty rad automations based on who’s in a ...

After embracing HomeKit in a big way starting in 2022, and testing several motion sensors in the intervening months, my recommendation for best HomeKit motion sensor is the Eve Motion. The Eve Motion ...

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Key Takeaways Motion sensor lights can reduce home energy usage by 30% to 50% compared to traditional always-on lighting ...

My progress toward a truly “smart” home has been painfully slow. I’m sick of unreliable voice commands, flaky smart switches, and poorly designed apps. Where’s the seamless experience that was ...

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