The HomePod mini and HomePod 2 have a sensor that can measure temperature and humidity. Ask Siri to find out the temperature or humidity level of the room your HomePod is in. You can use your ...

The BME280 sensor was easier to set up, as it communicates over the I2C serial protocol. This means that we only needed to connect power, ground and two communication wires to the sensor.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Each exhaled breath carries distinct signatures of human activity - quick and shallow during exercise, deep and regular in sleep, irregular while speaking. These breathing ...

Xiaomi has introduced a new gadget for smart home enthusiasts: the Mijia Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor 3 Mini. The compact climate tracker is now available for crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall and ...

The SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor (SEN-17731) is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. The soil moisture sensor is pretty straightforward to use. The two ...

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I recently had to build an infrared close proximity sensor that could tell if something was dropped in a parcel delivery drop box. After some searching, I ended up using a microcontroller and a piece ...