The Switch 2 has been officially revealed, and while it's unconfirmed that the new Joy-Con controllers use IR sensors, we're running you through what they do.

The most common object a PIR sensor detects is the human body, so these sensors find use in automatic light switches, alarm systems, and door openers.

The motion sensor switch circuit can automatically turn on a water sprinkler but you can easily use it as a motion sensor light switch or motion activated alarm too. Before beginning the construction ...

The IR motion camera was used for the "1-2-Switch" game that launched in 2017 alongside the console, though it's little known today. Around a year later, "Nintendo Labo" utilized the IR sensor to ...

The Switch 2 Joy-Cons are noticeably missing this functionality on the Joy-Cons themselves, but Nintendo has added a new sensor, seemingly an optical sensor similar to what a computer mouse uses.

Outdoor light motion sensors can add a healthy level of security to your home. Here's how to set them up.