In the microcontroller era today, Arduino is more than just a tool to accomplish hobby tasks. There is actually a close relationship between microcontroller technology and home security, since you can ...

Austin, Texas – January 28, 2015 – Smarter Security, provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced the availability of a new line of four ...

With a built in colour camera, the CAM940CE PIR motion detector provides a new level of security sensor. Three small, easy to mount, attractive sensors offer selectable sensitivity for installation ...

Here is one simple circuit of a general-purpose white LED security light with Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion sensing mechanism. At the heart of the circuit is a PIR sensor module SB0061. SB0061 is a ...

Figure 1 shows a way to control a light (or other 120-V ac appliance) with a passive-infrared (PIR) alarm sensor. The original concept was to turn a closet or shop light on whenever someone went into.

OPTEX, the global leader in outdoor detection innovation, is pleased to announce the QX Infinity Series (QXI), a family of high or low mount outdoor PIR and dual-technology sensors that provide a 120° ...

A cultural heritage museum in the South of Germany for decades, the installed intrusion alarm system has provided reliable protection on the premises. But suddenly, the detectors trigger false alarms ...

While there are loads of impressive and complex projects here on Hackaday, sometimes it’s the simple ones that really speak to us. In this case we were presented with [Isabell Park]’s easy-to-follow ...

Garden sheds are a top target for thieves, making investing in the best shed security alarms and systems a clever move. Stolen bikes, power and garden tools could represent a substantial loss – and ...