It’s really hard to overstate how awesome ESP8266 development boards like the Wemos D1 Mini really are. For literally a couple of dollars you can get a decently powerful Wi-Fi enabled microcontroller ...

Kangaroo’s latest motion sensor adds entry detection to the mix, but its lack of geofencing capabilities or support for any type of security camera makes it tough to recommend. It’s one thing to snap ...

Do you have a need to photographically document the doings of warm-blooded animals? If so, a game camera from the nearest hunting supplier is probably your best bet. But if you don’t need the ...

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The Hex Home Security kit works fine, but it’ll be even more worth the money when third-party integrations are available. Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo From Ring to Nest and everything in between, the ...

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Windows only: Motion Detection is a free application that turns your webcam into a motion-sensing security camera in just a few clicks. Assuming you've got a webcam hooked up to your computer, all you ...