Here is a simple general-purpose security alarm circuit built on the Arduino platform. It brings up an obtrusive alert signal when an intrusion/theft attempt is observed by its front-end sensor. In ...

He’s using an Arduino Uno and an Ethernet breakout board to hook it up to the network. This allows him to send text messages to himself when the alarm system is armed, disarmed, or triggered.

Do you have a hard time waking up like I do? TK takes us though a simple Arduino setup that creates a sunrise alarm to help you wake up to a simulated sunrise.

Ring Alarm is a spectacular DIY home security system with the potential to be much more, but don’t buy one if what you’re really looking for is a smart home solution. Ring builds some of our ...

But the DIY potential of these new platforms isn't limited to consumer applications. Here's a look some security tools you can make yourself.

Ring didn't do anything particularly innovative with its Alarm Security Kit, but this inexpensive DIY system stands out because of its simplicity.

With your breadboard connected to the Arduino and the power supply plugged into an outlet, plug the Arduino back into the computer with the USB cable. Next, run the Processing code we compiled ...