Archive of posts tagged motion sensor

Episode 1012

Fitbit
Wireless Pedometer
Link: Fitbit
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Essentially a pedometer with a 3-D motion sensor, the Fitbit tracks your movements, calories burned, steps taken, distance travelled, and your sleep quality.  The information is sent from the Fitbit to the wireless base station (which is also a charger) when it’s within range, then to your computer, and then to the [...]

Episode 954

SimpleHuman Sensor Soap Pump
Hands-Free Soap Dispenser
Link: SimpleHuman
 
Simple Human makes products for the kitchen and bathroom, and the better organisation of your home.  The Sensor Soap Pump dispenses soap (amount adjustable) automatically on sensing motion.  It runs on four AA batteries, and has an LED light.  You can also put hand lotion or hand sanitizer in [...]

Episode 794

SensorPlug
Motion-Sensitive Light Switch
Link: SensorPlug
 
The SensorPlug works just like an AC adapter which you plug into an outlet, and to which you connect a lamp.  It has an infrared motion sensor that is triggered by motion, which turns your light on.  You can also connect another appliance instead of a lamp.  There is a switch at [...]