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 ...

Making your own security system isn't too hard, but if you'd like a super cheap and simple method, Instructables user deba168 shows how to make a wireless motion detector with an Arduino. Deba168's ...

There’s a huge market for 433 MHz alarm system hardware out there, from PIR motion detectors to door and window sensors. If you want to put them to work, all you need is a receiver, a network-enabled ...

Real Time Home Security System using GSM Technology-An Anti-theft System! This project deals with the design & development of a theft control system for home, which is being used to prevent/control ...

The last few years have seen an incredible increase in the marketing for home automation devices. Why this tech is just picking up now is something we’ll never understand – home automation systems ...

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Keeping track of things like the temperature, humidity, and smoke level in your house is important. If you want to make your own system for doing so, Instructables user ICStation shows off how to use ...

A few years ago Josef Holmner created an awesome Arduino powered wrist worn quadcopter controller that allows pilots to control their flying drones using just one arm, and gestures which trigger ...