Technologies that automate functions of the home, like smart lights and thermostats, can not only make running a household more convenient, but avoid a lot of energy wastage at the same time.

While on the search for an alternative to directly buying the fairly expensive MH-Z19 CO2 sensor, [spezifisch] came across a ‘BreeRainz’ branded gadget (also found under other brands) that claimed to ...

In the past, building construction methods generally didn’t worry much about air quality. There were enough gaps around windows, doors, siding, and flooring that a house could naturally “breathe” and ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Walk in a room, the light goes on. Most people are familiar with the motion sensors that detect activity and then turn on the lights. Purdue University researchers are turning ...

Using a mix of tools and research approaches, scientists recently identified a long-sought carbon dioxide sensor in plants, key for controlling water evaporation, photosynthesis and plant growth. The ...

Prototyping sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) use cases can be a resource-intensive process until IoT systems are ready to be deployed. A new sensor kit combines hardware and software to ...

Researchers developed a sensor to help control and cut down on energy consumption through heating and ventilation systems. Walk in a room, the light goes on. Most people are familiar with the motion ...