Windows IoT Smart Home

Intelligent Sensing for Your Smart Home

Discover how Windows IoT empowers you to integrate a wide array of sensors for a truly connected and responsive smart home experience.

Key Sensor Integrations

Temperature Sensor

Temperature & Humidity Sensors

Monitor and control your home's climate with precision. Integrate DHT11, DHT22, or BMP280 sensors to create a comfortable and energy-efficient environment.

Type: Environmental
Common Protocols: I2C, One-Wire
Use Cases: HVAC control, weather stations
Motion Sensor

Motion & Presence Sensors

Enhance security and automate lighting with PIR (Passive Infrared) motion sensors or ultrasonic distance sensors. Detect movement and presence with ease.

Type: Security/Automation
Common Protocols: Digital I/O
Use Cases: Intrusion detection, smart lighting
Light Sensor

Light & Color Sensors

Create dynamic lighting scenes and optimize energy usage. Utilize photoresistors (LDRs) or dedicated light sensors like the BH1750 to gauge ambient light levels.

Type: Environmental/Automation
Common Protocols: Analog Input, I2C
Use Cases: Ambient light adjustment, smart blinds
Gas Sensor

Gas & Air Quality Sensors

Ensure a healthy living space by monitoring for harmful gases like CO, CO2, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Integrate sensors like MQ-2, MQ-135, or CCS811.

Type: Safety/Environmental
Common Protocols: Analog Input, I2C, UART
Use Cases: Air quality monitoring, leak detection
Door Sensor

Door & Window Sensors

Bolster your home's security by detecting whether doors or windows are open or closed. Magnetic reed switches are a simple and effective solution.

Type: Security
Common Protocols: Digital I/O
Use Cases: Intrusion alerts, automation triggers
Water Sensor

Water Leak Sensors

Prevent costly water damage by deploying sensors that can detect the presence of moisture. Ideal for placement near washing machines, sinks, or basements.

Type: Safety/Alerting
Common Protocols: Digital I/O
Use Cases: Flood detection, leak alerts