Philips Hue Motion Sensor Makes Your Lighting System Smarter - [Review]

[@yeetmegeet763]

Imagine walking into a room and the lights turn on and an ai voice says “welcome back”

[@chnsnyz]

Hi, I saw that in the settings, there is "after X minutes, turn off the lights". Instead "turn off the lights" can I set "activate X scene"?

[@mrpreserve01]

Great product but you forgot to mention a GREAT addition to what you have already described is that buy using the Hue Essentials App instead of the Hue App and going to smart controls it will also tell you the temperature in that location and the battery condition

[@Lisdop]

Chris Griffin reviews Phillips Hue Motion Sensor.

[@Kelocyde]

I'm really disappointed you can't "enable last setting" with the motion sensor. Instead you have to choose a scene or use a Hue Labs formula to provide "enable last setting" features. Even with the "enable last settings" feature, they fail when I turn the lights off but am still in the room (they will turn back on.)

[@abc123dennis]

You can stick the magnet peace on a metal base and then put the sensor on it. like a fridge.

[@lionelfranklin4529]

I decided to buy 2 of these sensors, work nice however I have 2 issues that I don’t like: Situation 1: You are in the living room with ambient lights on that you set yourself manual through the app, for example very low Edisonlight. Every time someone else or yourself walks or stands up the light turns bright again because of the sensor. My issue is technically the Hue Sensor should know that you are already in the room with sufficient light. If you are enjoying a family dinner and your dogs or somebody walks in you have bright light all the time. Is there a function that the manual setting can overrule the sensor as long as it’s on ? Situation 2: In my kitchen the lights turn on and stay on for 5 minutes, because I usually need something from the fridge or a glass or whatever. Now when I am cooking the lights dim after 5 minutes even though the sensor knows I’m still cooking ??? Why can’t this thing notice I’m still there and keep the lights on ? I mean every time it sees me moving just add 5minutes again ?? Anyone has a solution for this ?

[@kasulebriankalule2129]

Does this require wifi to work or once the installation and settings are done, the motion sensor works offline?

[@tonyferber3252]

Aside from the lack of HomeKit compatibility (Philip's own issue as the Elgato Eve range offers one!) a PIR is great to see. It's a nice small size, but they can really only achieve that because the main nuts and bolts are tucked away in their (expensive) Bridge. The one issue I take is the magnetic fastening on the reverse, which to my mind could have taken a far slimmer profile by embedded the magnets inside the casing, flush is best. This definitely needs HomeKit support, along with the rest of their products.

[@AndrewOHara]

homekit for the win!

[@S0UNDWAVE]

Does anyone know if you can make it notify you when motion is detected in your room via pop up notification? That's all I would want to use it for. I don't care for motion sensing lights but what I want to use this for is for security, so as soon as motion is detected in my room it will notify me right on my phone no matter where I am in my phone.

[@StickOnHair]

is one minute the minimum time to switch off? I would prefer 15 seconds or so.

[@Tonychopper42]

J’ai une question. Si installé dans le salon ou dans la cuisine ouverte et que l’on veut un soir rester sur le canapé sans bouger mais laisser la lumière allumé sans avoir à passer devant le détecteur est-ce possible? Je ne trouve pas. Merci

[@riche4you1975]

Great vid, but how do you set it to come on with the colour you want when it detects you, as i only get defaults and not say set scenes. Thnx for any help

[@marklangheim8000]

perfect for small jobs in the garage

[@badhairday462]

Missing refinement of software from Philips hand, if the sensor is enabled in a light group and be active for example. at night, and should go off after example. 2 minutes it works at night, but during the day off sensor also light in light group after 2 minutes although it is only set to be active at night. Missing multiple adjustment modes Phillips ?? for the sensor can be used reasonable.

[@dmbindallas]

Really glad I listened to this and that you included the comment on HomeKit compatibility. Definitely a deal breaker for me until that’s corrected

[@HollywoodTv2013]

Uh, it had HomeKit support since 2017.

[@renerioscom]

Nice video! Can the sensor be used with anything else other than the Hue lights? IFTTT, etc...

[@AndrewOHara]

+Rene Rios not right now. It can only be tied to specific scenes. Really hoping to see that opened up to other automation platforms on the future.

[@dabeinesta]

The motion sensor can also be used to detect room temperature

[@wazzuppoo]

How?

[@2cool0]

does this work with alexa routines? I don't have any of their lights right now but I do have lifx bulbs and I want it to turn on my lights and other smart plugs. So I was going to set up a certain routine for this in alexa.....i basically just need it to trigger a routine.

[@robedwards6926]

Hi, can you hook these up to the Phillips hue led strips? I want to run a led strip on my staircase railing. I assume I need a motion sensor at the bottom of the staircase and the top.

[@15967549]

Can some PLEASE PLEASE help me. Does the motion detector work with LED lights. Basically I want the motion detector at the bottoms of the stairs. So when you pass come down the stairs, the led lights under the bar turn on. Is this even possible ?? Which type of LED would I have to buy

[@StickOnHair]

Can you use it to simply turn the lights off only if there is no movement for 30 minutes? This would allow me to leave the house without worrying about anything.

[@StickOnHair]

@قناة المهندس العراقي محمد خالد محمد Yes, you can link it to as many lights as you want, and set the timer to switch off after 30 minutes

[@TheTCOLL]

What happens if you have a scene active and you walk by? Do other alarms still take priority?

[@AndrewOHara]

The motion sensor will take precedence. But you can of course set it to only work during certain times of the day.

[@TheTCOLL]

That being said, would it eliminate that timer rule then?

[@RubenWhitter]

Does this only work with Phillips hue lights or any smart device that emits light?

[@PasnThrou]

What's disadvantage of the Hue motion sensor not being HomeKit compatible if it still works with iOS? I'd like to get a couple, but don't know if I should wait.

[@AndrewOHara]

+PasnThrou well if it was a HomeKit motion sensor you could trigger any HomeKit scenes. And other devices besides the hue. For instance, I swapped one wall switch to control my track lighting. Now I can use HomeKit to control that. If this hue motion sensor supported HomeKit, I could use it to trigger my track lighting because they work together

[@persvend]

It is my understanding, that there is Apple Home Kits support if you have Hue Bridge version 2 - the latest version.

[@AndrewOHara]

+persvend unfortunately that isn't the case. There is HomeKit support for lights, but not for the motion sensor.

[@blakenorthrup]

Will be getting these to replace the crappy Samsung Smartthings ones.

[@badhairday462]

Try to set it to turn off after 2 minutes for example. on the night of the settings on the sensor, then go past the sensor during the day in the room where you have turned on the light because you want it on, then turn it well enough not nightlight, but it set the timer to turn off the lights 😕 which then turns off light for 2 min. Nå to have my lights on and the sensor should only be active at night. Missing an update from Philips ..

[@dodegkr]

Does this now have HomeKit or do I need to use homebridge to make it work with HomeKit

[@MedyGames]

Can you use the light sensor , by itself ? so when its dark light goes on (even without motion)?

[@AndrewOHara]

+Medy um.. I don't really understand.. I'm sorry. Do you mean can you schedule the lights independently? So that just.. in the evening certain lights go on? If that is your question, absolutely. You can create your own schedule and even base them on sunrise/sunset

[@MedyGames]

Think of it as me only wanting to use the light sensor by itself without the motion sensor. Since this "motion sensor" also includes a "light sensor"(which can register if its dark or bright / day or night) , I was wondering if you could use this information independently. Meaning trigger your lights by just the level of brightness. For example if its dark outside(you could have a sensor outside or looking out of a window xD ) --> turn on the lights inside. This functionality would allow the lights always be on if there is a need for it( meaning its a rainy or dark during "daytime" --> lights go on.) Hope you understand now. Im already doing this by using a android tablets light sensor( that is looking out of a window xD ) ... so whenever its going dark outside the lights in my room automatically turn on , so I have never to press a single light button , which is awesome) .... During the day I get daylight , and when its to dark ( regardless of what time it is ) I get hue light ... ( I know its unusual , since basicly no one would do that, but I was annoyed by pressing buttons^^ ) If not I guess someone will add this via a third party app ;)

[@AndrewOHara]

+Medy right now, no. I don't believe so. But there would be a way to do this maybe in the future once they allow developers to work with it.

[@MedyGames]

ok thanks ;)

[@lamecq]

Andrew OHara Strange. Philips told me it actually *is* possible to just use the light sensor...

[@TravelinginMiniature]

Loved your review! Can this motion detector work with a ZigBee compatible hubs?

[@rembertoadambelcourt7586]

It is definitely a very useful device, however I wish that, in addition, it would able to send messages to mobile phones if it registers any movement.

[@1slyboy]

As I understand they have since added HomeKit support

[@Bipbop66]

Is there a product for outdoors use??

[@steve-on7kl]

So, this won't work to turn on a Nano leaf if the motion sensor detects movement ?

[@Whigu]

Buy Hue plug and I think that you should get that work... Just use that plug to turn on/off your leaf

[@crelfe]

Any update on making it work with non-Hue devices like GE Smart Switch or trip a webcam? Thanks.

[@beatsgelato9014]

I have one, it’s specific to Philips hue as you register it to connect to their apps. Kinda a cash grab for them. So they can force you to use their products.

[@davidmcottrell]

Has anyone told you that you sound like Seth Green? You could voice Chris in family guy.

[@ItzRobbie96]

I'm new to this would I need to keep the switch on and also use the smart bulbs.

[@faisaljaman882]

is it possible to connect Hue Motion Sensor with normal Light?

[@othercharr]

In a around about way, yes. You can now use it with homekit and control devices from other manufactures.

[@seanglendenning7393]

Can this work through glass? I'd love to put this on my outside lights but suspect it would not last a cold winter if installed outside and exposed to -30C. If I could put it inside on my dining room window ledge looking through the glass at my front door will it work?

[@AndrewOHara]

+Sean Glendenning that's a good question! I will test out for you!

[@jakobwnb6227]

Andrew OHara did this work ?

[@garcia4552]

Sean Glendenning , I was planning to do the same. Any word on if it worked from inside pointing out ?

[@Kelocyde]

I own the motion sensor and it's not very strong... That being said, if you had it pointed directly at a window or sliding door, it can pick up movement. Don't expect it to capture you from 10 feet away, but if you're right up against a sliding glass door, the sensor will most-likely see you.

[@kimberlyjacobsen4148]

If you use it with a third party ZeeBee Receiver it has a temperature sensors aswell

[@VideoPine]

Disappointing review. What about limitations? How many can you have in one room connected to the same light/lights? Detection range? Can it be combined with a dimmer or tap?

[@jenblob1065]

Tks this upload, hope it works the same in UK!!

[@laforminc]

This device work with homekit

[@seattlebest79]

I placed my motion sensor near in my entrance door of my hallway, do you think the sensor can detect the movement of my cat?

[@tecnomusicevo]

Set sens

[@ltechled15]

Good one

[@yellowmello]

I'm finding it hard to setup the motion sensor.

[@AndrewOHara]

+yellowmello what issues are you having?

[@yellowmello]

No matter how I set it up the sensor still wants to turn the lights on and off. I don't understand how the daylight setting works at all. I'm checking your video out now.

[@yellowmello]

Just reset it after looking at your video and its still now working right.

[@AndrewOHara]

+yellowmello do you mean the daylight sensor? The ambient light sensor is supposed to not turn on the lights if it is bright. You can adjust the sensitivity on this as well. Is that what you are looking for?

[@yellowmello]

I have the daylight sensor moved down al most all the way down and its still turning the lights on in a fully bright room.

[@grantmcasey4134]

I am putting the sensor in my bedroom. If I need to go to the toilet at night do they have to turn on. (I still want it to turn on for the night mode at like 9pm to 7am) but I have that on for those times when I go to the toilet it will turn the lights on. Help?!

[@shutinyanks]

Soooo i'll need two of these one at the top of the stairs and one at the bottom hmmm a step too far in terms of expense?

[@nioxic77]

certainly depends on the stairs, and how sensitive the sensor is. alternatively, just have the lights on during the night - all the time (You can set it automatically through something like "IFTTT")

[@liba-gaming]

Hue ist das beste Lichtsistem der Welt!

[@zeno-musashi7976]

This dude sounds like Lee Syatt on like one star of death.

[@Lisdop]

I was thinking of Chris Griffin on The Family Guy.

[@MohdBastaki90]

You sound like Chris from family guy

[@darren2983]

Having pets really is a pita... I have 2 of these but the damn cats keep turning my lights on and off lool. Also it does mess with scenes so think about its use as when you walk past it changes the scene and you have to turn it back to what u want. It has it's uses but having cats has limited its use for me xD.

[@asfakhossainzisun6111]

It's found from Bangladesh

[@blueg8731]

I need a PhD to switch on my lights?

[@vnguyen9896]

Too over priced. If your trying to buy 1 for every room. That need a motion

[@cassio2999]

I hate Huawei commercials

[@paulkieffer1189]

No HomeKit. Thumbs down.

[@teezythenerfmonkey8129]

hardly a review. you don't even demo it

[@badhairday462]

Do not think you buy it, it can not be used very much, for philips software is lousy, you can not have the lights on in your room for days even if light sensor is set so low that it should not register it only at night, to turn off your lights in the living room during the day, show you now want to have light in the room during the day is not very smart. Now make something that works Philips .....

[@AndrewOHara]

+Karsten KJagd I use this every day. There is a specific setting that only allows the sensor to work at night that you can adjust.

[@badhairday462]

Andrew OHara Hey thanks for the info, it does not work for me, I have tried all the possibilities with the settings.

[@AquaStevae]

Man, screw home kit. Nobody cares about CRapple crap!!! CRapple doesn't work well with anything except CRapple.

[@AndrewOHara]

+Stev A that's cute. I mean.. this is Philips hue not an Apple product, but cute

[@JamButter123]

Stev A then your stupid