The latest member of the Ring family of smart home devices, the Ring Mailbox Sensor ($49.99 with the required bridge) is a wireless motion sensor that lets you know when your mailbox has been opened.

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The $30 Ring Mailbox Sensor-- a simple device that sends alerts to your phone when your mailbox's door opens -- is now available to buy. I got my hands on one, but haven't had the chance to fully test ...

Ring’s entire approach to its bevy of connected home security products is centered around helping you feel safe at home. They’re all aimed at providing peace of mind. The Mailbox Sensor, Ring’s latest ...

Ring’s Mailbox Sensor is a compelling way to be alerted when your letter carrier comes around—but only if the range works for your home. Winter is coming, and that means your trip to the mailbox is ...

When looking to automate your home, a lot of the hype revolves around motion sensors and other devices, but I believe HomeKit door sensors are still some of the best devices to add to your Home ...

One of my favorite movies when I was growing up was Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. In it, the main protagonist, Wayne Szalinski, is a nerdy scientist-slash-home-gadget-inventor who develops a shrink ray in ...

Smart homes can be complex, but you don't need complicated systems to achieve some neat effects in your home. Door sensors and a bit of creativity will do it.

Apple’s Home app and ecosystem of third-party HomeKit accessories and sensors let you build and control a robust network of smart lighting, remotely controlled switches, monitors for things like water ...

When automating your smart home, much of the attention centers on cameras and lights, but I believe HomeKit door sensors are arguably among the most critical devices to add to your setup. I’ve written ...