The circuit presented here is a very simple and yet highly effective alarm system for protecting an object. The circuit requires no special devices and can be built using components that you will no ...

Last month, Ring began taking pre-orders for its Ring Alarm home security system, and today it begins shipping. I've had a chance to spend some time with Ring Alarm, and I've found it's an easy-to-use ...

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Smart locks aren’t the most user-friendly smart home product, but SimpliSafe makes some strides with this entry-level offering for SimpliSafe users. While SimpliSafe prides itself on its ultra-simple ...

Alarm systems are pretty expensive, but if you want to whip up something on your own, Make shows off how to build a very simple alarm system with a Raspberry Pi. The system uses a Raspberry Pi, USB ...

Home security and alarm systems have become smarter, more affordable and far easier to install in recent years, with most offering app control and integration with other smart home devices, and some ...

While the Web is full of DIY electronics projects, few are useful as they are entertaining. That’s not the case with this one here, however — a laser tripwire alarm system, which can be used to secure ...