PLUG n' PLAY Motion Sensor & Push Button for WLED!! Complete Walkthrough

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

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[@nickarmani031]

Chis, as an idea for a future video, would you be interested in using this motion sensor to activate some LEDs on a flight of stairs? I've been looking to do that on some sequential light going up and down the stairs. Just an idea!

[@j.monmor]

Nice video as always! I would appreciate a video about sensors/buttons with ESP and WLED

[@victorvek5227]

Same. A dedicated relay video with esp and QuinLED dig-quad would be amazing

[@termlimit]

Great video as always. Why did you chose aura over say deleteme, or others? Yes to motion sensors and buttons using standard esp32!

[@GillySqueeze]

I was on the WLED discord there is a wireless button mode in settings where you can use just another ESP with WLED on it and use it as a button

[@bcchreimann]

@GillySqueeze that sounds very interesting, can you give me some more info please?

[@Spotted954]

Thanks for this video Chris. I always appreciate your help in all things LED. I, for one, would like to see a video with just the ESP and a button. Thanks again!

[@RyanLoetscher]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIKtZX-hfciDopY

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Chris.

[@eav86]

sadly it seems not to be available in germany. is there any other source with internation shipping but amazon ?

[@learningisgrowing]

Same here in New Zealand via Amazon US

[@domesticautomationllc]

Do you know, does Germany use the same wifi standard as the 2.4 standard in the US. we are thinking of adding a Europe store.

[@eav86]

@@domesticautomationllc yes same standards. Only difference would be US is channel 1-13 While DE/EU is channel 1-11 only

[@jasonleaf55]

I was just thinking this week to ask you if you have done anything with motion sensors and bam you put out a video on it. Yes, more motion sensor please! I want to incorporate them into my current LED setups.

[@amitrogel6032]

Can you daisy chain multiple input sensors to the board (ie have two motion sensors control the same set of lights)?

[@domesticautomationllc]

Yes @amitrogel6032, the motions sensors can be daisy chained.

[@adamcobb2616]

everything is out of stock, :😪

[@weAreNotAloneHere]

Yeh Ino that main part of all this and it’s not in stock. Any idea when we can see stock anyone ?

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@weAreNotAloneHere where are you buying from? it is available in the US...

[@dijitle]

Wifi network name is amazing!

[@domesticautomationllc]

agreed! ✝

[@Sudzlada]

I would absolutely love to see you do the same with an ESP module and switch. I have a very specific use case for this...Thank you!

[@ericlotze7724]

A but snobby of a concern, but is this “Open Source Hardware” ?

[@pnorgate]

Can you add another motion sensor. For example the top and bottom of the stairs?

[@domesticautomationllc]

yes, the motion sensors can be chained together.

[@z0lt4n]

Top quality educational content, Chris, thank you so much. I'm really interested in to see how it can be set up with a plain ESP32 board, as Amazon (and this advanced board) is not available in all countries. Like it if you would like to encourage Chris to create such a video.

[@zyghom]

which part you have problem with?

[@steve_idiot]

Staircase integration would be great to see. Is there any way to use two PIR sensors for that use case, one at the top of the stairs and one at the bottom?

[@nickarmani031]

Same idea, would love to see it!

[@comodrone49]

Yes… came here to ask the same question!

[@domesticautomationllc]

great questions. You can put 2 motion sensors on it and each motion sensor can activate a different GPIO & Preset. What we are trying to figure out is hot to get each motion sensor to act differently depending on the direction of travel.

[@seanmcguire1453]

@@domesticautomationllcdid you get anywhere with this at all? Looking to do this for my staircase and would be great to know if it can be done? 👍

[@domesticautomationllc]

​@@seanmcguire1453 Hi Dean, I don't have stairs but I some of my customers do and have used it. As I understand it, They put a motion sensor at the top and bottom and use the timer function of the motion sensor to turn the lights off. Each motion sensor can be configured to a differing GPIO and some have used it to make an ascending and descending effect dependent on which sensor it triggered. - Michèle

[@shahrukhali.]

I love this, I am planning on redoing my entire setup to use WLED and these boards are gonna be a great addition for ease of use. Question I have is, since I dont have a 3D printer, due to the space restrictions in my place, does anyone make a shell for these so things are not exposed?

[@domesticautomationllc]

@Shahrukh Ali I have a video on my website about how to put the controller in a box from Amazon.

[@davidcanciu6627]

Bro, the links are from another products...

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! I just checked and they are still taking me to the correct product. I'm in the US. Where are you located?

[@RyanLoetscher]

Hello! great video thank you... I'm currently swimming above my head trying to figure this all out as I had never even thought about programming LED strips before yesterday and have zero experience with any sort of stuff, so talk to me like i'm a fast learning child lol... ... i'm trying to program lights for a halloween prop. Think like a stargate basically. I want to use a cycling animation in the lights like its spinning up (i saw something i liked in the govee presets so figure there might be something in WLED)... I could totally use this and be done with it... BUT it would be a step up to be able to trigger it from my prop controllers. But I am just learning the terms PWM, SPI, RJ12, ect and even pretty basic with my understanding of current... So the prop controlers generally send out 5/12/24v to turn stuff on or off. There are also DMX outputs... my current thought is that I could use the DMX, use a DMX to SPI decoder and go to this RJ12 port instead of using the button?? am I on the right path at all? I also found this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIKtZX-hfciDopY Which is a more direct path for a switch and wondering if it could be done this way somehow. I have subscribed to your channel and now that i'm super addicted to this LED stuff i'll prob be watching every video on your channel lol.

[@jkfletchirl]

Is there a way to hook up a mic that pics up sound on this board? I picked it up after seeing your video on it and I would love to edit some designs with music.

[@domesticautomationllc]

The analog pin is exposed on the header but we haven't tested this.

[@jkfletchirl]

@@domesticautomationllc How would I go about testing this myself? Is there a mic you would recommend?

[@planelove]

I cant find the board sensor or button because the links send me to for the main board something what is white and have a 5v power input and a controller the sensor sends me to a spy camera pen thing and the push button sends me to a wireless controller.

[@domesticautomationllc]

are you using amazon from the US?

[@planelove]

@@domesticautomationllc no but then when I switch over from uk to US same thing

[@-ColorMehJewish-]

The motion sensor would probably be great for those who come home to a very dark doorway/entrance.

[@domesticautomationllc]

I use it a lot on under cabinet lighting.

[@-ColorMehJewish-]

@@domesticautomationllc - def understable - II just figured the automated entry light might give others the idea if they're reading thru

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@-ColorMehJewish- 😘

[@DelanoyBM]

Is it possible to splice into the Rj cable to add another sensor for a stairs project?? Your Vids are awesome, thank you.......ps...I tell my wife your the LED God.😂😊

[@SagebyMichelle]

I use this product with the motion sensor for lighting over kitchen counter / under the cabinet. . The "ON" preset turns the light bright white on motion and a "OFF" preset after a motion event. When we don't have motion we run a entertaining playlist. Lots of fun with a high Wife Approval Factor, everyone wins. 😇

[@domesticautomationllc]

[@johng.2738]

Chris, great video, I would like to see a video where you do something similar with an ESP32. I am lighting my closet (inspired by your video) and want to use a motion sensor to turn the lights on. Thank you

[@learningisgrowing]

Want so bad. No way to contact DA to ask about supply issues to outside of the U.S

[@domesticautomationllc]

Hi @Meh, we are considering adding other countries, where would you be buying from?

[@learningisgrowing]

@@domesticautomationllc thank you. New Zealand, assume Australians would be keen too. Cheers

[@chrislaurence3439]

​@@domesticautomationllc iam keen iam in Australia... would get 4 straight away

[@kmonjanel3555]

@@domesticautomationllc we need this in France please, i would be so much greatful

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@kmonjanel3555 I would love to sell in France as that is my heritage. Do you know if France uses the same Wifi standard?

[@Hailyeah555]

Can’t get it to save my configuration. Keeps defaulting to 25 LEDs no matter what the wled app says.

[@anto2061]

Cant wait to use this to make a totem for edc 2024 lol

[@ScottMicale]

Have you ever used QuinLED stuff like QuinLED-Dig-Uno?

[@takiofallen1]

Hey Chris, can I connect my own 5v power supply and by pass the corded option?

[@KillerBear1789]

Thank you for making such clear and eductional videos!

[@brianhaec]

Do you know if they ahve support channel? I have the unit but seem to have changed a setting and now I just have all LED's on and the blue LED on near the wifi chip. Cany get it to reconnect. Is there a way to reset it?

[@Lafiro]

@ChrisMaherDIY This would be amazing if it could be used on a staircase. I did mine with an arduino chip and a custom board I purchased overseas years ago. Still works great. But its very dumb and motion works per each detection by the PIR sensor. Meaning if you keep passing by the top PIR sensor a few times for example, then the steps keep turning on in that direction that many times BEFORE the bottom PIR sensor gets its motion displayed in the upward direction. This causes delays and sometimes just completely wrong direction of the lights turning on (one step at a time). If you can find a way to get this accomplished, it would be great. I would definitely switch my setup over to newer hardware like this but at the moment, seems a bit far from technical reach until I learn this more. Hope you make a video on this soon. I also agree that using an ESP32 board would probably be the way to go to test this if they support PIR sensors that is.

[@yarnos6078]

Awesome video Chris, how can I use main Wifi sensor without a cable?

[@breaktheground]

Is there a trim/wall plate for the motion/button modules? Would love to install this in single/dual gang config.

[@andrewsheehan7733]

Question for anyone: I’m looking at doing something like this for my liquor cabinet. Once you set it up does it still need a connection to a phone or WiFi or can it run itself?

[@D-jam-tt2mm]

will you please do an infinity coffee table

[@Gosuminer]

Pretty basic but perfectly explained. 👍

[@karlmichaellinantud5348]

Is it possible to use multiple sensors with different locations??

[@deepakh.s6346]

WLED is just soo amazing, crazy times

[@cesarantoniocancinorueda1036]

Awesome video my dude And yeeeees please make a video showing a conventional esp unit

[@darrians2912]

@chris Maher what's the max number of leds it can take I have a cloud wall I want to redo?

[@domesticautomationllc]

[@bilalrazaq7631]

Has anyone found anything similar sold in the UK?

[@DanielHernandez-bv3dh]

I would like to buy this modules in Spain. Is it possible?

[@familyoffthemap]

At the end of the video you mention a dry contact module, have you done a video on that?

[@LexXxusTVLive]

Any place that actually has this hardware for sale?

[@hllol1]

thanks a lot chris, but how to use 2 motion sensors for staircase ?

[@zac040491]

Is there a way to attach 2 of the pir sensors? One for top and one for bottom of stairs

[@ajayconnections]

do you have a video showing how to hook up the ESP32 to a normal toggle switch (light switch)

[@domesticautomationllc]

our board can be hooked to a toggle switch.

[@ronbrumble6493]

Chris, or anyone Does anyone know if there are some 3D files for enclosures for these three boards? The Controler, Motion sensor and switch? I would like to have an enclosure for the switch that I could 3d print, but my skills with creating 3D files is sorely lacking. Tried to find some on Thingiverse but no luck. Oh, and I'm currently setting up lighting for my Entertainment center. Two towers, with a top. I'll light up the two side display cabinets, then the top portion of each one with an open shelf. Lastly a top strip about 6 feet long to provide the wall and roof some nice indirect lighting. I have all the lights soldered up, and tested with each section on it's own segment. I hope to get it all installed this weekend.

[@domesticautomationllc]

Hi Ron, There is a video on my channel for putting the controller in a amazon sold box. However, they come with a mounting track. I only put the controller in a box if it's outdoors or in a high traffic area myself. I prefer to mount it in the track only in a hidden location whenever possible.

[@mirz4axr]

Chris great content! Can you please do a video on low voltage 12v garden lights 🙏 using wled

[@fubar395]

Curious as to how far away the motion sensor works?

[@stevehorobin7061]

Chris, fabulous video. Futher thoughts. ESP32 with WLED and HC-SR501 motion sensor. I have it all connected but LEDs go out on movement, not come on with movement. Would appreciate a quick video from you to fix my issues. And also make this concept available for other followers. Thanks Chris.

[@anhellehna6858]

Great video!! Love your channel. You inspired me to jump into my very first wled project with ESP32. Since I can't find the devices you use in the video in my region, I would like to see a video from you making motion detected led/rgb stuff just using ESP32, simple PIR sensor module (if they are safe to use / radiation / health concerns) and WLED. I can't find any simple guide on YT about this. You definitely should make a video about this. I'm sure there are many people waiting out there for another great video from you guiding us how to go this route with motion sensors coupled with esp32 and wled without extra programming. Have a blessed day!! :) ❤️💚💙

[@gerardvanommenkloeke9464]

Hi @chrisMaherDIY Thanks for the tutorial. 2 quick questions from somebody new to this please: 1) Can this setup be disconnected from the WiFi after programming it, and still work as a PIR sensor driven light strip with the animation settings still active? I suspect the is yes but look to the expert :) 2) Can this system be driven in series by a PIR and an on/off master switch so I can disable the lights if needed. Thinking for a stairwell. Cheers from Sydney

[@shadesofart2768]

I have 12 volt led strip should I use only data pin from esp 32 and give seprate connection for esp 32 and led strip ??? Does it work ?

[@domesticautomationllc]

I have a 12v adaptor for me product that simplifies the process.

[@davidtaylor9936]

I'm looking into a solution like this for a stairway project I'm looking to do in the next few lights, I've seen some other controllers and kits that are like $300 almost. Something like this would be much cheaper is it could be implemented nicely enough. Thanks for the vid, and the links

[@LeiChat]

Yes please to the guide for doing this with standard ESP module. I would like to add a motion sensor with a lux sensor so I can configure a scene to only come on when it's dark. I was originally planning to use a separate motion sensor and control WLED via Home Assistant but having it running off a single ESP module would avoid issues with wireless connectivity.

[@vojtajanku1033]

Hi, I would like to ask, if there is some kind of LED strip controller with builtin power supply

[@domesticautomationllc]

tell me more why you're asking...

[@NeoReloaded226]

Put something together. let's see this.

[@jacobwilliams3938]

Hey Chris , with the last controller you showed and mentioned making a video on. Do you think its possible to somehow wire it to a lightswitch? I'd love to use this for under cabinet kitchen lights and somehow get it wired to a lightswitch. Love the vids. Thanks

[@valleyboy3000]

Great video.. I was just looking for this motion sensor set up for this board. Is there a way to set up multiple sensors on this board? Can I use a splitter cable to two motion sensor boards? Thanks.

[@rolfathan]

Wonderfully detailed. Thank you.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Appreciate it my friend!

[@danielg2804]

Do they sell a cover to install it in a wall outlet or switch that would be nice and look great

[@domesticautomationllc]

you can put the controller in a box, we have a video on that.

[@Verminator151029]

GNARLY! TOTALLY GNARLY! AND TUBULAR, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!

[@tonyrollin402]

Hi I love this video so I want to use this on my stairs I want to use 2 LED strips and 2 motion sensors one for the top and one for the bottom can you help me with the setup please ?

[@dankelley9361]

Love this complete setup, would like to learn more on how this whole setup works.

[@domesticautomationllc]

It was designed to be as easy as we could figure out how to deploy.

[@dankelley9361]

@@domesticautomationllc I think explaining in more detail, like what the gpio pins do. Like the ease of setup, just looking for a better understanding of how it all works, what led light strips work and why. How the software ties in so you can get the most out of the app.

[@virajshah2101]

this PIR would work great for stair lights

[@domesticautomationllc]

Thanks Viraj, very frequent request.

[@rynolin342]

That motion sensor could have some really cool applications such as illuminating your stairs or bathroom at night when you get out of bed with an amber red light to not disturb your eyes.

[@domesticautomationllc]

Great ideas Ryan. under cabinet / Kitchen counters is a common use as well.

[@ret789rt]

I keep getting error 12 preset not found I'm using the motion sensor

[@domesticautomationllc]

@ret789rt First from the home screen create present you want to activate on motion, and another you want to activate on no motion. Note the present #s. Then under config / time & macros button 0 actions define your on> off preset # and you off>on preset #. Last under config / LED preferences set you Button 0 GPIO (14 default). It sounds like you don't have presets added yet.

[@cvsnguyen6894]

Can you set up the exact but with extra pir for the stair. Thank you

[@nyaa104]

Sighs board not available

[@domesticautomationllc]

are you trying to access it from outside the USA?

[@kertgartner]

@@domesticautomationllc Yeah, I can't find them in Canada

[@learningisgrowing]

Neither. Here in New Zealand

[@DelanoyBM]

I would love to use this for my stairs project

[@dnvr12]

Are there enclosures for the boards?

[@domesticautomationllc]

yes dnvr, amazon has enclosures available. I show some examples on my channel.

[@BUZDRIFT]

Disabling the button when you're removing the power source is usless!

[@franticblue9376]

Links ?

[@ryansreef669]

Thank you so much for doing this! Exactly what I was looking for. However I do need to be able to adjust how long my LEDs stay on after being activated by the motion sensor. You mentioned a "time dial on a sensor module". What does this refer to? Could the delay be programed into the presets?

[@domesticautomationllc]

Hi Ryan, there is a physical dial on the sensor you can use to adjust the "on time" from 0.3 to 5 minutes. Lets say you have an "ON Preset" and a "OFF Preset" If you set the delay dial to 5 minutes for example, it would keep the "ON Preset" for that long.

[@Thejakegee]

Hi Chris. I followed everything the same as your setup, but my LED reel only has 1 RED light lit every 31 LEDs. Does anyone have any solutions?

[@domesticautomationllc]

what kind of LEDs?

[@fearthesmeag]

Hey Chris, as I live in the UK, those links for the main board and motion detector are taking me to some random Amazon item. Do you have the product names?

[@domesticautomationllc]

It's domestic automation. However they are only available in the US at this time.

[@zorritomaster_]

@@domesticautomationllc what if i want to buy this in europe :(

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@zorritomaster_ Hi Zorritomaster, we haven't been able to figure out international shipping. I'm so sorry. - Michèle

[@MasterofNone365]

If you were to make a product for a customer that uses WLEDs, could you set it up at your house/business and then ship it or does it have to be on the network at the location you will be using the WLEDs?

[@domesticautomationllc]

it does not have to be on a network to work.

[@MasterofNone365]

@@domesticautomationllc awesome! Thanks!

[@el_mario_reus]

well done😜 i think is a plug and play, just disable the sensor change the sensor and then in wled change the sensor type, the only big issue is when you plug it wrong😜

[@domesticautomationllc]

you have to use a straight 6p6c cable, not a reverse ver.

[@TheGroundsman2024]

Hi i live in the uk and when i go on the link it brings up differant items i want to be able to get the motion sensor ones but have no joy here thank you for the video very well presented great work.

[@domesticautomationllc]

we get this a lot and are thinking of adding a Europe store.

[@KohlHosein]

These videos are just sooooo sweet! They really make you see the possibilities in doing your own lighting and bringing your ideas to life.

[@rok4220]

Another cool video. Do you recommend any boxes for the controllers, print you own, or leave them bare?

[@domesticautomationllc]

if you need a box, amazon sells them. I have a video on my channel that shows how.

[@ipathi1]

Hey Chris! Great content, as usual. Few ideas that you could help me validate, if possible? 1. Is it possible to daisy chain more than 1 motion sensor? 2. Is there a setting in WLED where each motion sensor can trigger a specific segment of the LED strip? Thanks in advance! Cheers.

[@domesticautomationllc]

Yes to both.

[@seanmcguire1453]

Chris, are you able to reply on how to do this or show a video at all? I just spent £300 on Aqara and it doesn’t do the individual segments of the strip lighting if up in either direction from top or bottom of staircase. New to WLED so not sure how to config 2 PIRs (one at top and one at bottom stairs to triggers lights going in either direction etc. The videos are great and really helpful 👍

[@snehasishdas8505]

Is there anyway to talk to you? I have some questions. Please

[@domesticautomationllc]

sure, what's your question?

[@jesbba9604]

Links throwing to random items..?

[@domesticautomationllc]

from the US or somewhere else?

[@jesbba9604]

@@domesticautomationllc im from finland. So would need to be shipped here

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@jesbba9604 currently we only offer us sales. were looking for a overseas partner as this is a common request.

[@Cacat13]

Hey man. I really like your way of explaining things 👍 just to let u know that your links are not working for uk 😊

[@domesticautomationllc]

we're thinking about adding a Europe store. Does the UK & the rest of Europe use the same 2.4 WiFi standard as the US? @paulhibbert do you know?

[@domesticautomationllc]

understood.

[@talent-less]

How would you daisy chain to have multiple motion sensor modules through the wled?

[@domesticautomationllc]

The sensors have a in and out RJ12, you just string them together. Each sensor has a dip switch that allows it activate GPIO 13 or 14, therefore the sensors can activate different presets.

[@talent-less]

Thankyou, that's really helpful to know!

[@talent-less]

​@@domesticautomationllccan the sensor connect to the led strip directly, so you can have 1 wled controlling multiple smaller led strips connected to its own sensor. I hope that makes sense

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@talent-less 💜

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@talent-less Yes it does. , the sensor connects to the controller and the controller runs the lights. Each controller has 2 LED channel outputs and you can sync controllers together over WiFi.

[@ComeHereGreatness]

Thanks for everything. It appears there's a few link issues but great video as always.

[@domesticautomationllc]

are you access it from the USA?

[@ComeHereGreatness]

@@domesticautomationllc Yes, but the link should still work. Pretty sure I don't need a VPN or infosec to access a link.

[@christopherharrisintexas]

Would love to see more of this. Looks like fun!

[@domesticautomationllc]

Lots of creating way to use this.

[@Navitus]

This is HUGE. Thanks Chris!

[@domesticautomationllc]

[@GillySqueeze]

Oh

[@domesticautomationllc]

😃

[@robgardner2172]

love the content, but the links are broken for me. not sure if its because I'm in the UK but they come up with different items on amazon.

[@domesticautomationllc]

we haven't added the UK yet.

[@robgardner2172]

@@domesticautomationllc do you know if or when you will be..??

[@domesticautomationllc]

@@robgardner2172 it's a bit complex, I apparently have to deal with an overseas warehouse. I can't just ship it to the UK like I do in the states. I wish I had a better answer.

[@robgardner2172]

sorry i though i had already replied to this, no problem. hopefully they will be available in the uk soon.@@domesticautomationllc

[@Balls031]

Can you have the LEDs only on when the button is held down?

[@domesticautomationllc]

you can do a long press action, but not held down. If you need a maintained preset, try the breakout module with as 3rd party switch.