Hue Motion Sensor For Outdoor Use With Philips Hue // Unboxing // Setup // Demonstration

[@RYN988]

Thanks for the very thorough review. I've had it for about a month and it's working beautifully with my discover hue light!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Glad you like it!

[@availablepublicly39]

@SpectrumGeeks. Hi. Interesting video. Will this sensor work with just the SmartThings hub and app (plus the Hue app, of course). ie, without the addition of a Hue Hub? Also, can it operate other brands of bulb using this sensor via SmartThings - again without the Hue Hub? Thanks in advance.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Unfortunately this motion sensor needs the hue hub / bridge to enable any functionality.

[@andrewwest8418]

I have the same outdoor light just installed it, How do you use this sensor to activate the lights but then turn the lights off after say 1minute, my light is by the front door being used as a porch light to unlock the door when home from work but then I want it to switch off till motion is detected again later on Not have it stay on all nights. Is that possible?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Yup 100% possible, I posted a couple of pictures for you in the community tab with what this setup looks like.

[@andrewwest8418]

Perfect thank you, Just don’t want it on all night just need it when I get home from work which with shifts is random times. Thank you 👍🏻

[@bandarfawaz8902]

So for set up I need to link it with the Phillips bulbs is that right?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Yes you need the Philips Hub if you want to control bulb activity, and also if you want to control with something else like Smart Things

[@SamMoore-ze4lu]

With the Hue app and external motion sensor is it possible to have the lights fully on for a portion of the night and then motion activated for the rest of the night. Eg I want rear lights on constantly from 6pm to 9pm but after that time I want them only to be motion activated until morning.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

In theory yes, but not something I have tried. You would setup a routine to activate the lights from 6 - 9 to be on, and then after this the motion sensor rule should be followed. However, I have no idea if one would cancel the other out.

[@SamMoore-ze4lu]

Ok thanks very much. Will give it a go

[@jayzzz1234]

That's a good question, I was going to ask if you can disable the sensor during the day to save battery?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

@@jayzzz1234 You can tell the sensor to do NOTHING between a certain time window, but its not disabled per se, so will probably not change much in regards to battery life.

[@aktharahmed]

@@jayzzz1234​​⁠Don’t worry about the battery, it runs on 2 AAA batteries and I’ve had one fitted 4 years ago and it’s still running

[@debbySimon-oo5fy]

How many hue motion sensors did you use outside

[@SpectrumGeeks]

In this video just the one, but I have others in other parts of my garden for other lights.

[@arthurkineard7356]

I thought it was zigbee and works with hubitat without the need for Hue controller.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Not that I have found. I was only able to see it with my Zigbee SmartThings Hub after it was discovered by the Hue hub.

[@DxBang3D]

PENN & TELLER!!!

[@SpectrumGeeks]

Good spot :D

[@maikecook8384]

How many lights can I connect to one sensor?

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I am not aware of a limit. I currently have 10 connected.

[@fishgeek]

Dude never touch Philips hue stuff. It’s totally over priced and in many cases inferior.

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I agree its not the cheapest which is why I always wait for deals, but never had any issues with reliability or performance personally.