Eve Motion Review - The First Motion sensor with HomeKit over Thread and Matter support

[@conradobri]

do you need a smart lightbuld for it to work right?

[@Dr_Cole]

John, this was another excellent review. What I appreciated most were (1) details on the dates for beta, shipping of Matter devices, and estimated time for firmware updates to Matter and (2) reminder of nil benefit from Matter for HK users. I often forget that my family uses the SmartHome as well and they can get cranky when I’m fiddling with things. Joining beta or even upgrading my 40+ Eve devices to Matter is not worth the time. I’ll save that for non-HK devices that become Matter certified.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thank you very much for the praise, it’s really appreciated. If you can think of areas that you would like covered more or less that also would be good feedback

[@rustyfox81]

is there any way to mask the motion ? if it's outdoor and a tree moves in the wind for example.

[@zoblack751]

Does this work wit nano leaf LEDs I'm starting my smart home set up and those the lights I have

[@arunit31]

does the Eve door and window work with Google home ?

[@19Jose91]

Just to make sure, cos I bought a homepod 2gen and want to buy relays for blinds plus some sensors like these for lights: I don’t need any hub if I buy matter thread homekit things? Unlike with zigbee I assume?

[@adamberry8263]

Top review as always John!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thank you!

[@adamberry8263]

@@HomeKitAuthority when should we expect the G4 doorbell review?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

😉

[@Viewer765]

@@HomeKitAuthority these device suck the automation never works properly my automation never turns off

[@brianwalsh1844]

Can you recommend a cost-effective Homekit compatible door and window sensor - I need 6 for a home abroad.

[@timd6637]

Does the light sensor work independently of the motion sensor or does it only update light levels when motion is also detected?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

It works independently

[@leanchasersx]

Allow me to add that this sensor is fricking amazing for what I needed it to do. Whenever I open my curtains, I really don't need the lights to come on when eve detects motion. So, smartthings allows you to add conditions and I simply added one to only turn on the lights after motion was detected and the lux is below a certain value. Then once I close my curtains, it goes back to turning on the lights whenever it detects motion...fricking amazing.

[@dronewanderings7413]

Thanks for the review! Can it distinguish between pets and people ?

[@kendrick.e.williams]

Does it only work with HomePod & Apple TV, it doesn't work with other THREAD Border Routers? Such as Nanoleaf or Ecobee? Others?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

At the time of this review yes.

[@gzoechi]

I just tried one on Homeassistant with their Skyconnect dongle. It connects and reports illumination but occupancy doesn't work. Seems a somewhat common issue with the Matter version of this sensor. I have seen others reporting it on Reddit.

[@Bl0ckHe1d]

I have updated my Eve Energy and Door/Window sensors to Matter and they constantly drop off the Apple Home app 😫 Avoid updating to Matter if you can!

[@MelaninJay]

Yep. I’ve had issues with the eve products I’ve updated to Matter. I’ll just stick with HomeKit

[@MrDead1975]

I've consigned my PIR sensors to the bin and gone fully Tuya mm wave human presence sensors. picked my last batch up for £18 a piece on aliexpress

[@chihweichu8776]

It 's workable with Google Home?

[@TheMemesBoy69]

No, I don’t think it works with google home app.

[@rivvvers]

Great review, but im a little disappointed that it’s lacking a temperature sensor like the Philips hue equivalent. This was one of the main reason I was about to buy more hue ones until I realised they’d doubled in price to £40

[@TheMwgentry2011]

Might want to add some blur around 2:39 for your setup qr. 😬 Thanks for the good video.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thanks for watching

[@brianwalsh1844]

Can you use this just to notify you that motion has been detected?

[@B.Miranda94]

Yes you can

[@Rockovissi]

I bought one and it doesn’t connect. Anyone else having this issue?

[@stevencoates2703]

“When motion detected in the toilet”? This isn’t the sensor I was expecting 😊

[@allothernameswherealreadytaken]

Perhaps you meant two AAA batteries, and not AA?

[@jasonstar9825]

No to matter than?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Only if you need other ecosystem support.

[@jasonstar9825]

@@HomeKitAuthority so what’s the point of matter for HK?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

For devices already with HomeKit certification, then if you don’t need other ecosystem support. Then none. But devices that don’t then you can use them with Apple Home

[@jasonstar9825]

@@HomeKitAuthority thanks

[@richardgarno6591]

The Philips Hue motion sensor does all of that. Plus it has a temperature sensor and a much better wall mount. I’ve owned three Eve products and have returned them all because they didn’t work well.

[@scoty_does]

Im so over matter news until someone actually starts shipping them.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Eve have shipped beta, Meross starting shipping out of the box matter devices yesterday. Plus eve are shipping out of the box end of March.

[@scoty_does]

@@HomeKitAuthority I used to work for a hardware company in cupertino. Im not using anyones hareward or software Betas anymore :D. I have a multi assistant house, im so there for matter once it starts shipping. "Matter you can buy now" videos would be very compelling.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

@@scoty_does the point you made is “until someone starts shipping” Meross is, point responded too.

[@scoty_does]

@@HomeKitAuthority Just the smart plug and its sold out?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

@@scoty_does I was responding to your comment. A company have shipped matter devices

[@melklass4050]

Sponsored eve review! Only trust HomeKit news

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Incorrect… do you bots never get tired 😴

[@Dr_Cole]

This kind of rubbish makes me want to never view HK news. Thanks.