Indoor motion detectors

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I started out with a Philips Hue outdoor motion detector which works great and its batteries are still showing at 100% after 6 months. I then bought the Ikea motion detector for indoor use and its CR2032 batteries don’t seem to last more thn a few months. Either I’ve been using poor batteries from Ikea and Sony or I should switch to a detector that uses AAA or AA batteries.

Before I buy the Philips Hue indoor version for $45, I’m wondering if there are other devices I should consider that have a long operating life that work well with HA and hopefully z2m

Thanks

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I have some Aqara motion sensors (both versions) and I’m pretty happy with those. I never replaced a battery even using for more than an year).

I’ve some Hue sensors also, and I like more those, as the illuminance sensor have much better resolution. But they cost 2 or 3 times more than an Aqara sensor.

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Good to know since I don’t need an illuminance sensor.

Have you had any issues with pairing them or having them stay on the Zigbee network without an Aqara hub?

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I use the Aqara ones (first gen. I think), been rock solid and I haven’t changed batteries for at least a year.

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My Zigbee network is controlled by Home Assistant via ZHA and a Conbee II. No problem at all to pair the Aqara devices.

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I’m using Z2M with a CC2652 coordinator but will try the Aqara RTCGQ12LM which supports OTA updates

Thanks

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Sorry to revive this topic, but this is a constant issue.

Same question here: I have more than 10 Sonoff motions detectors and some are asleep, some are working and others are disconnected. They are very sensible and if a fly moves, they will trigger.

I am looking for the following features :

  • Strong battery,
  • Ability to disconnect motion detection when home and no motion detection is needed.
  • Adjustable sensitivity (I don’t know how this works),
  • Very good zigbee 3.0 support and good radio,
  • OTA updates,
  • Preference for traditional batteries compared to Lithium (fire).
  • Good price : I may buy 15 of those. So should be 10 EUR - 20 EUR. Not 40 EUR.

Thank you for your feedback.

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Could an admin move this thread to Hardware where it belongs. Thank you.

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I’m happiest with the Philips Hue motion detectors which I use with Lithium primary batteries which last a long time.

They are expensive though

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There was some good discussion about different motion detectors on this thread