Window sensors are a critical part of any home security system. When cameras fail, a window sensor becomes your last line of defense. Install them on all your windows, and you will know when an ...

Onvis has recently updated its door/window contact sensor, the CT3, to incorporate Thread technology. With this update, the Onvis CT3 contact sensor is now able to seamlessly integrate with HomeKit ...

Q: I wanted to add window sensors to my home for extra peace of mind, and I thought it would be a simple task of searching for “window sensors for security” or “alarms for windows in house.” But it ...

Onvis updated its formerly Bluetooth-only CT3 contact sensor with the Thread wireless protocol. That means it should work smoothly with HomeKit and Siri. It won’t just let you know when doors or ...

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 ...

Door and window sensors aren’t new to HomeKit. They’re one of the original device types, and depending on the use case, it unlocks some super interesting automations. Today, I am taking a look at ...

Some sensors behaved like seasoned guards; others acted like jumpy interns on their first shift. Aqara’s latest contact sensors, both Zigbee and Thread models, stayed calm when the sash flexed, and ...

Ikea is fleshing out its smart home line with three new smart sensors, including a motion sensor, a water leak sensor, and a door and window sensor, all of which will work with Ikea’s ...

Abode’s affordably priced kits and wide range of smart integrations make it a competitive home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...

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