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 ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Alarm systems are complicated affairs. However, if you’re just looking to catch a sandwich thief at work or a cat spilling over all you water bottles, then Make shows you how to build an alarm system ...

It was coming up to 9am Saturday morning in London. In California, nearly 1am. I was sitting in front of some family-friendly sitcom with my Macbook open. On one tab was a login page for a security ...