And occasionally, even a porch light isn't enough to illuminate things during the "witching hours." The $70 Oykyohei Outdoor ...

When I want to sit outside in the evening to read a book, I use the Wirecutter-recommended Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light for supplemental light and leave the porch light in bug-safe mode.

A basic Vivint smart home system consists of a central hub—aka a control panel—along with a motion sensor and a few ... controls to turn on your porch light when it detects motion.

This sensor socket is made of flame-retardant material ... Letter lights attached to plug will turn off after few minutes if there is no more motion ...

Like the $270 Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera I reviewed way back in 2016, the far more affordable Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 isn’t a true floodlight; it’s more of a porch light with an ...

The Onvis outdoor motion sensor, built with Thread technology and an IP66 rating, is made to work great in both areas. If you want to trigger HomeKit devices based on motion outside, read on to ...

The latest Philips Hue firmware update fixes a motion sensor bug, ensuring lights return to their last on-state. The fix applies to the Hue Bridge rather than the motion sensor hardware and ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the most common first sensors people buy for their home is a motion sensor. But in almost all cases, you want a presence sensor instead.

Xiaomi Motion Sensor Night Light 2 is a versatile, smart lighting solution that makes your nighttime navigation safe and comfortable. Its innovative features, combined with a user-friendly design ...

The long-promised Thread sensor is finally here, but while there are some improvements, Matter’s shortcomings mean it’s less functional than Aqara’s excellent and cheaper P1 motion sensor.

Also, keep in mind that motion sensor lights are not going to be warm and inviting like a porch light. They click on and off in a pretty aggressive way, even when you are the person who triggers them.