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The Science Behind Smart Home Sensors

Are you curious about the fascinating world of smart home technology? Are you eager to understand the inner workings of those ...
In a way, the magic of a soil moisture sensor’s functionality boils down to a simple RC circuit. But of course, in practice there is a bit more to it than that. [rbaron] explains exactly how ...
Scientists have developed a solar cell that converts artificial light into electricity and used it to power a wireless ...
Exhaust fans help prevent mold and mildew in bathrooms and basements, but when left on, they waste electricity. Automate this process by installing a humidity sensor to replace the fan switch. A ...
Start monitoring temperature and humidity in your home from your smartphone using Govee's Alexa-Enabled Smart Temperature + Humidity Sensor. With its Alexa integration, you can even ask Alexa to check ...
In January 2023, Apple released a HomePod 16.3 software update that adds humidity and temperature sensing to the second-generation ‌HomePod‌ and all HomePod mini models. This article explains how to ...