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How to set up a DIY home alarm system

Install a reliable security system in just one day. DIY home security systems will help to protect your home and your family.
Honeywell’s 5898 Wireless K-Band DUAL TEC Motion Sensor provides superior detection and reduces the risk of false alarms. The combination of PIR and K-Band microwave technologies enable the sensors to ...
The SimpliSafe 10-piece Wireless Home Security System with outdoor camera, sensors, keypad, and no-contract 24/7 monitoring option is now $224.99—half off the regular $449.99 Black Friday price. Works ...
Connelly Springs, NC (January 16, 2017) — ELK Products, Inc., a manufacturer of professional security and automation solutions, has partnered with Optex, Inc., a global provider of passive and active ...
The SimpliSafe 8 Piece Wireless Home Security System with optional 24/7 monitoring, no contract, and Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility is now $119.99—50% off the $239.99 list price during this ...
Wireless sensor networks are nothing new to Hackaday, but [Felix]’s wireless PIR sensor node is something else entirely. Rarely do we see something so well put together that’s also so well designed ...
Shopping for a security system or upgrade means choosing between many different sensors and devices. It's easy to fall into the "more is better" trap, especially if there's sale or special deal ...
Tying together accessories across manufacturers is a key reason I love building around a smart home platform vs. picking manufacturers. One of the most underrated accessory types for HomeKit is motion ...
The motion sensor switch circuit can automatically turn on a water sprinkler but you can easily use it as a motion sensor light switch or motion activated alarm too. Before beginning the construction ...
The TIDA-01476 reference design demonstrates how to create an industrial sensor-to-cloud end node capable of connecting to an IoT network gateway and cloud data provider. This design uses Texas ...
Environmental monitoring depends on distributed monitoring solutions to cover areas that, in most cases, don’t require ...