Never Step on a Lego in the Dark Again With This Simple Trick

Many dangers lurk in the dark, even in your own home: sharp furniture corners, hairballs, hairball makers and abandoned toys. Stubbed toes and sore soles are painful but preventable with just a little illumination. Dedicated night lights exist solely for this task, but they're bulky, often ugly and some of us need total and complete darkness to succumb to sleep. Plus, they require either an outlet or batteries -- neither of which may be available where you need them. Home automation with sensors and smart lights offer a more subdued and sophisticated solution to your twilight trips to the toilet. Smart lights come in a myriad of styles and sizes, and you might already have them installed, in which case, you're already halfway there. Here’s everything to know about using smart lights at night. Use a contact sensor on the door Placing a contact sensor on doors, windows, drawers, and more allows you to automate smart devices when opened. Chris Wedel/CNET Contact sensors consist of two ... Read full article.