Smart homes appear perfect in video demos, but they can be laborious in real life. While I made the best of Home Assistant to set up my smart home, I struggled to make it work for my family. Not ...

ST’s FlightSense 8×8 multizone ToF ranging sensor employs tailored AI algorithms for enhanced human presence detection (HPD) in laptops and PCs. The fifth-generation VL53L8CP reduces power consumption ...

The SX9300 capacitive proximity sensor with on-chip Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) engine for human body detection is claimed to be the only device of its kind with true discrimination between a human ...

Aqara today launched its latest sensor, debuting the Presence Multi-Sensor FP300. Aqara’s sensor is able to determine when someone is in the room, providing a useful way to control HomeKit-connected ...

Aqara is introducing a new presence sensor that is a natural addition for HomeKit users who want reliable automations without the need for a camera. The new Aqara FP300 combines mmWave presence ...

Presence/motion sensors are one of the best ways to make automations feel more natural, but most of them run on batteries and eventually have to be swapped. That’s one of the main reasons I really ...

There are many helpful sensors for your smart home, from humidity sensors to door and window sensors. But there's one sensor in particular that sounds a little crazy, but can actually be incredibly ...

Many smart homes struggle with accurately detecting presence, which can lead to inconveniences like lights turning off unexpectedly or inefficient energy use. A Smarter House explains how millimeter ...

LAS VEGAS — In an era where "always-on" technology is the standard, the hidden cost of our connected world is the constant, silent drain on batteries and the electrical grid. At CES 2026, a ...

Parabit’s Human Presence Detection (HPD) enhances security and efficiency within public spaces, restrooms, extended care facilities, and self-service environments ...