Pros & Cons
Cons
It's a * design because it's pet unfriendly. It sort of defeats the purpose of the sensor can't even tell the difference in infrared signatures of a nearly 6 foot human and a sub 1 foot cat.
Highlights
Quality
**customizable sensitivity:** the sensor's sensitivity can be adjusted, allowing me to fine-tune the range at which it detects motion.
**long battery life:** thanks to its low-power zigbee connection, the two aaa batteries last a surprisingly long time.
**pros:**i recently added the philips hue outdoor motion sensor to my smart home setup, and it has proven to be a game-changer ... Read More
In conclusion, the philips hue outdoor motion sensor has made my outdoor smart lighting experience more convenient and secure.
Price
You may think that it's a bit pricey but it's worth it, great quality and very accurate sensors.
**pricey for an accessory:** it's worth noting that this sensor falls on the higher end of the price spectrum for an accessory.
Competitiveness
I’m sure that there are others on the market, but if you have philips hue kit, these are the ones to get.
If you have other smart lighting brands in your setup, you might face some integration challenges.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’m sure that there are others on the market but if you have philips hue kit these are the ones to get
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I suppose you could make it shine green if it detects movement before 2000 and shine red after 2000 if that’s what you wanted to do
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There is also a potentially hidden feature
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It has a temperature sensor built in so you can check what the temperature is like out there
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Currently it is sat on the inside of a window as the signal is too weak to get through the wall but hopefully adding a repeater will resolve this
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you have other smart lighting brands in your setup you might face some integration challenges