Topic: motion sensing

  • Philips Hue: Your Lights Will Soon Be Motion Sensors

    Philips Hue: Your Lights Will Soon Be Motion Sensors

    Philips Hue introduces MotionAware, a feature that uses existing bulbs to create a motion-sensing network via Zigbee signal disruptions, requiring no extra hardware and compatible with most bulbs made after 2014. Activation requires the new Hue Bridge Pro, at least three mains-powered devices per...

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  • Philips Hue Unveils Major Overhaul to Rival Budget Competitors

    Philips Hue Unveils Major Overhaul to Rival Budget Competitors

    Philips Hue has launched a budget-friendly Essentials line and introduced Matter-over-Thread connectivity, aiming to broaden its appeal while competing with more affordable brands. The Essentials collection offers lower-cost bulbs and light strips with good color performance, though they lack the...

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  • Top Smart Smoke Alarm to Replace Nest Protect

    Top Smart Smoke Alarm to Replace Nest Protect

    Gentex's new Place line offers smart smoke alarms with room-specific models, starting at $139, featuring smoke/CO detection, Wi-Fi, motion sensing, and customizable nightlights. The alarms include four variants: a base model, a kitchen version with gas/VOC detection, a nursery unit with a...

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