Seeking suggestions for a human presence sensor that could be placed outdoors. I know there are a number of reliable zigbee human presence sensors available, but so far I’ve not found a sensor that is suitable for outdoor usage.
I am wondering if I purchase an indoor sensor and place it inside a weatherproof plastic enclosure whether that would impact the performance of the human presence sensor?
Interested to hear ideas and experiences related to placing such sensors outdoors.
The sensor type is depend on what you want to achive with it.
Outdoor is really harsh for sensors (vegetation, animals, rain, sun ec…)
Best if you buy some battery operating security motion sensor (best are dual PIR+MW), and you install your choice of radio in it.
I am using Optrex detectors, they are very good, with minimal fals alerts, and designed for outdoor environment.
Look for HX-40/80 for high instalaltion or VXi serias for low installation hight.