Outdoor Zigbee Motion Detector

Hardware
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Can someone recommend a battery operated Zigbee outdoor Motion detector?
I’ve had pretty good luck with the Aqara sensors inside my home

I plan on placing it under a 2 foot soffit so it would not be subject to direct sun, snow, rain… I’m in the Chicago area

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I have Paulmann, Philips Hue and IKEA. The IKEA ones are not designed for outside, but the work well if protected from rain.

Even operated well during last Winter at -8*C.

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I’m happy with the hue outdoor motion sensor.

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The ‘new’ Ikea tradfri zigbee motion sensors are IP44 rated and safe for outdoor use. I have multiple of those.

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Does the Ikea sensor require a hub or is it straight zigbee?

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No hub required, pure Zigbee

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I have 5 Aqara motion sensors outside. All are semi-protected being mounted under eaves. They have been functioning for over 2 years now. No issues. (Central Texas so no snow or temps below 10F).

Edit: Well, except for Valentines Week this year where we saw -5F… that was so weird. I don’t know if they worked then… NOTHING in Texas moved that week.

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How does one identify the new motion sensor? Did they change the part number?

Thanks

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The old one’s are out of production for more then 2 years.