Smart Motion Sensors: PIR vs mmWave Presence Sensors
PIR sensors catch movement but miss stillness. mmWave sensors detect presence even when someone is sitting still, though they can be triggered by fans or curtains.
Smart Sensors
Motion, contact, temperature, humidity, leak and air quality sensors, with placement guides.
Smart Door and Window Contact Sensors: Uses Beyond Security
Magnetic contact sensors can automate lights, pause heating when a window opens, and monitor mailboxes or freezers. This guide covers how they work and creative uses.
Smart Air Quality Monitors: PM2.5, VOC and CO2 Readings Explained
Understand PM2.5, VOC, and CO2 readings from your air quality monitor, sensor types, placement, and what actions to take.
Where to Place Smart Sensors for Reliable Automations
Learn where to place motion, contact, leak, and temperature sensors for reliable smart home automations, plus common mistakes and coverage testing.
Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Rooms, Basements and Freezers
Smart temperature and humidity sensors help you monitor room comfort, basements, freezers, and more. This guide covers placement, alert thresholds, battery life, and automations.
Water Leak Sensors: Where to Place Them and What to Buy
A guide to water leak sensor placement, types, and features including hub vs Wi-Fi, freeze alerts, and automatic shutoff valves.
Smart Sensors: Device Guide
Smart sensors help automate your home by detecting motion, temperature, humidity, water leaks, and more. To get started, explore the differences between motion and presence sensors for motion detection.
For other common needs, consider door and window contact sensors for security and automation triggers, or water leak sensors to protect against damage. Placement guides help ensure reliable readings.