The Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor is a great addition to the Hue ecosystem. It integrates seamlessly, responds reliably, and offers excellent adjustability for sensor range. Whether for security or convenience, it does the job well—smart lighting just got smarter!

Works nicely as a motion sensor and a temperature sensor.

The Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor is an excellent accessory for anyone invested in the Hue lighting ecosystem. If you want automated, hands-off outdoor lighting control that integrates seamlessly with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit, this motion sensor is a solid pick. Below are the highlights of my experience.Design & Build QualityRugged Construction: Built to withstand various weather conditions, the sensor’s body feels sturdy with a tough plastic casing. It’s IP54-rated, which means it can handle rain, dust, and heat without issue.Compact & Discreet: It’s relatively small and easy to mount on a wall or corner, blending in without being an eyesore.Ease of InstallationStraightforward Setup: All you need is the sensor, two AA batteries (included), and a Philips Hue Bridge (required to connect it to your Hue network).Flexible Mounting Options: The box includes mounting hardware and a bracket, making it easy to position the sensor at the ideal angle—whether on a fence, near a patio, or above a garage door.Simple Pairing: Using the Hue app, I added the sensor in a few minutes. The app walks you through each step, from inserting batteries to confirming the sensor is recognized.Functionality & PerformanceResponsive Motion Detection: The sensor reliably picks up movement—both from people and pets—within its specified range (approximately 12m/39ft). Sensitivity can be adjusted in the Hue app if you want fewer false positives (like squirrels or waving branches).Dusk-to-Dawn Light Sensor: One of my favorite features is the built-in daylight sensor. It detects ambient light levels, so you can set your Hue lights to come on only when it’s dark enough. This helps conserve energy and prolong the life of your bulbs.Automation & Integration:Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit: You can create routines or voice commands that leverage the motion sensor’s triggers. For example, “turn on the patio lights when motion is detected after dusk.”Customizable Timers & Scenes: Set how long the lights stay on once motion is detected, and even switch to specific Hue Scenes for different moods or times of night.App Control & CustomizationHue App: Everything from motion sensitivity to light level thresholds can be adjusted in a user-friendly interface. You can also specify which Hue lights (or rooms/zones) respond to the sensor’s signal.Multiple Sensors: If you have a larger property or multiple entry points, you can add more sensors to cover all angles and create more complex automations.Pros & ConsProsWeatherproof & Durable – Designed for year-round outdoor use.Adjustable Motion Sensitivity & Light Levels – Minimizes false triggers.Seamless Integration with Hue Ecosystem – Requires a Hue Bridge, but once connected, it’s highly versatile.Energy-Saving Dusk-to-Dawn Feature – Only triggers lights in low-light conditions.Easy Installation – Minimal fuss with included batteries and clear instructions.ConsRequires Hue Bridge – It won’t work as a standalone motion sensor; you need the bridge to integrate into the Hue ecosystem.Range Limitations – While the range is solid, very large yards or unusual property layouts may need additional sensors or careful placement.Price – Compared to generic outdoor motion sensors, the Hue version can be pricier, though the smart features and integration often justify the cost for existing Hue users.Final ThoughtsIf you’re already invested in the Philips Hue ecosystem and want reliable, hands-free control for your outdoor lights, the Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor is a top-notch choice. It’s weatherproof, easy to install, and integrates seamlessly with your existing smart home setup—allowing you to create tailored lighting automations that enhance security and convenience. While it does require a Hue Bridge, the added versatility and robust performance make it well worth the investment.Highly recommended for Philips Hue users looking to upgrade their outdoor lighting automation.

This works great on our 8 year old Quiet Cool Whole House fan. The installation was easy, the only issue was getting all of the wires tucked back inside to make a flush mount to the wall. It works and we are happy to cool the place off each evening, it has been hot in S California

There are 2 AA batteries inside, which is very cool. It works well with home assistant even at -22 degrees. It detects movement at a fairly long distance, about 10-15m, and in time. The disadvantage is the inaccurate temperature value. I connected this sensor via zigbee2mqtt.

Se instló y conectó muy fácil al sistema Hue. Detecta muy bien a los intrusos.

Smart home outdoor motion sensors are not the easiest thing to come by, but this one fits the bill and works well. (maybe a little too well)Install was super easy, pairing to my zigbee stick (no hue hub) to enable in home assistant was all straight forward.tuning the device, it has a very long and wide sensor area, and I've found i have to add a couple strips of tape to one side to limit the motion detection area to where i actually want to trigger.Loses one star for some finicky behavior when dropping the motion sensitivity down to medium, it stopped sending any motion events, even hand waved in front, and actually became unresponsive enough that i had to reset and re-pair. Not sure exactly what was going on there, perhaps a firmware issue that will be corrected in the future. left at the default "high" sensitivity (which is actually the middle setting), it works reliably, but still picks up vehicles on the road 30' away at 85 deg.. (hence the addition of some tape)it has survived through some cold snaps so far (only have had for a month or so), of -25C, and still kicking, so that's a good sign. I suspect when the batteries die, i'll put lithium in to deal better with extreme cold.

The one which I removed had 3 wires and this one had 4 wires.Spent a few minutes going back and forth to the breaker before I figured it out.

Installation was fairly easy. I really like having the ability to set a time for our bathroom fan and forget about needing to shut it off.

Le quito dos estrellas debido a que la imagen del producto, tiene su tapadera, cuando en realidad el producto no la trae, temporalmente puse una que no cuadra a la perfección con el timer, por lo que me encuentro en la búsqueda de la tapa adecuada, El producto funciona bastante bien, cada que se presiona el botón va incrementando el tiempo, sin embargo el que la imagen tenga tapa cuando el producto no la incluye se podría considerar como publicidad engañosa, yes bastante molesto debido a que tampoco especifica en donde puedo adquirir la tapa faltante

We use this timer for our overnight fans to help cool the house in the summer. Really like that I don't have to get up in the middle of the night to turn it on or off. All automatic.

I purchased this timer to control a whole-house fan. Allows me to turn on the fan during the evening to cool the house down for nicer sleeping. Timer works perfectly. Displays the time remaining by illuminating one of the five control settings - these advance downward as the time expires. I am happy with the product. It does everything I expected. No surprises. Ken