Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

LEDs are a wonderful technology. You put in a little bit of power, and you get out a wonderful amount of light. They’re efficient, cheap, and plentiful. We use them for so much! What you might not ...

Usually, when you need to sense something in a project, the answers are straightforward. Want to sense air temperature? There’s a sensor for that. Particulate content in the air? There’s a sensor for ...

Avoiding the deluge of data created by the deployment of too many sensors requires a more considered approach to sensor selection and integration. Ideally, sensors should deliver just enough ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though the meaning of smart home varies depending on who you ask, with so many useful smart sensors for your home, if your home isn't smart, ...

Nothing threatens home peace of mind quite like little pests -- but your smart home devices may be able to provide answers, including where roaches or mice are coming from. In addition to monitoring ...