Did you know that home automation can improve your home’s security? In this post we introduce you to the D-Link Wifi Smart Motion Sensor, which does just that and more. The most basic function of this sensor is its ability to alert you to motion detected in your home up to 26 feet. It connects to the mydlink app for IOS and Android devices, sending you notifications about what’s happening in your home even when you’re away.
The D-Link Wifi Smart Motion Sensor works with your existing Wifi connection and is so easy to set up – just plug it in, push the WPS button on the device to connect to your network, and download the app – that’s all there is to it!
Now what really sets this motion sensor apart happens when you pair it with other D-Link smart home products – plugs, cameras, water sensors, and sirens. If you decide to go all D-Link with your home automation, that will give you the most usability with their individual product functioning. Here are some of the things you can do by pairing D-Link devices:
- Pair it with a smart plug so that your lights, fans, and music can turn on as soon as you walk in the door.
- Connect it with D-Link cameras so that you can view detected motion on your smart phone as it’s happening.
- Set up multiple devices to connect with your motion sensor so that detected motion triggers the camera to record video clips and the lights to turn on simultaneously.
As mentioned above, unless you have other D-Link devices, the D-Link Wifi Smart Motion Sensor will be just that – a motion sensor. If that’s all you need and you prefer other smart home brands, then this is a decent choice for you at around $40.
In our next post, we’ll be reviewing our top pick for motion sensors, Philips Hue.
