A common sight in ‘smart homes’, door sensors allow you to detect whether a door is closed or open, enabling the triggering of specific events. Unfortunately, most solutions for these sensors are ...

Eve’s easy-to-install but pricey contact sensor offers powerful automations and works with Thread, but it doesn’t support Alexa or Google Assistant. Eve Systems has been adding more and more ...

When looking to automate your home, a lot of the hype revolves around motion sensors and other devices, but I believe HomeKit door sensors are still some of the best devices to add to your Home ...

You don't have to spend a fortune on security -- DIY smart home security is affordable and effective with Aqara devices and other integrations. Aqara Door and Window ...

When automating your smart home, much of the attention centers on cameras and lights, but I believe HomeKit door sensors are arguably among the most critical devices to add to your setup. I’ve written ...

This compact and affordable door sensor mechanism uses a Hall-effect sensor fixed at the corner of the door frame and a standard bar magnet fixed on the door panel close to the Hall-effect sensor.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton After a round of testing we’ve added many new picks: the ...