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Controls your lights automatically: The Philips Hue Motion Sensor triggers your Hue lights as soon as motion is detected.
Day and night settings: The sensor switches on a soft night light automatically, along with providing you with various light settings for different times of day.
Daylight sensor integration: An integrated daylight sensor keeps the lights on only when they're required.
Easy installation: As a battery-powered device, the Hue motion sensor is wireless and so easy to mount with the included screw or magnet.
Integrates with Philips Hue Bridge: A Hue Bridge is required to use this motion sensor, and this integration is one of its biggest advantages.

The Philips Hue Motion Sensor in action

Walk into a room and watch it light up with this Philips Hue motion detector. It controls not only when your lights turn on, but also light intensity depending on the time of day. Also works with voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.

The Philips Hue motion sensor can be placed in any room throughout your home. With its wireless design you can simply fix it to any wall using the provided screw, or mount it to metal surfaces like your fridge with the included magnet. The sensor can also be moved to change the detection angle. Home lighting has never looked so smart as with the Hue motion sensor. It knows when to turn on your lights and how bright they should be, conveniences you'll love once you experience them.

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8.9

Tested by tink expert
Moritz

Installation 9

Ease of installation is one of the big selling points. It needs either one screw or a magnet to mount.

Product Quality 9

The warranty gives peace of mind plus this is a sturdy sensor that needs very little upkeep.

App/Software 9

The Philips Hue app is clearly structured and allows you to get the most out of your smart lights through access to tons of clever, smart functionalities and features.

Functionality 9

You can use manual controls when you want to, but the automation provided is a sweet spot.

Reliability 9

It works as advertised, with the only thing you need to worry about being when the batteries will eventually run out.

Design 8

While not exactly fancy, this is a simple design that will appeal to most people.

Data Protection 9

Philips Hue products use the well-established and highly regarded ZigBee network to ensure that your data is always kept safe and secure.

Value for Money 9

A solid offering that integrates well into your Hue system. For what this sensor does it's a fair price point.

Ease of installation is one of the big selling points. It needs either one screw or a magnet to mount.

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Technical Details

Product dimensions	1.1 x 2.1 x 2.1 inches
Article weight	8 ounces
Power supply	2 AAA batteries required (included)
Box contents	1 x Hue Motion Sensor, 2 x AAA alkaline batteries, magnet, screws

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FAQs

Can the light sensor detect multiple light sources?

There are options for changing sensitivity to light during the day and night, but you can also set the sensor to only turn on at night.

Can you manually control when the lights turn on and off?

You can use either the Hue sensor to automatically operate your lights or use the Hue dimmer switch, both of which can be set in the Hue app.

After I manually turn the lights off will they lights turn back on if the sensor detects motion?

Yes the lights will turn back on if automatic motion detection is on.

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