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Philips Hue Motion Sensor

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Mixed reportsVerified plugin2 plugins

4 reports: 2 say it works, 1 says it partly works, 1 asks for support.

Reported with 2 Homebridge plugins: Dummy Accessories, Ambient Hue.

What people report

PluginStatusWhat they saidConnectsSource
Hue bridge / HomebridgeWorksWorks through Hue Bridge or G2H in HomeKit
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Hue motion sensor can be easily integrated into Homekit without the need for homebridge. I have one in my hallway to act as a motion sensor to turn on Lutron Caseta lights. Mine works with the Hue Bridge. Perhaps Homekit can make it work without the Hue bridge.

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Connection not statedReddit comment · 2020-12
Zigbee2MQTT / deCONZWorksReachable via ConBee2/Zigbee stick without bridge; lux exposed; Hue app control lost
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Yeah this would be the best option. OP by going this route you’re creating a universal zigbee hub. This will allow you to connect ikea, Aqara, zemismart, hue, etc devices to HomeKit without the additional proprietary hubs. You can even run it on the same machine that’s running homebridge. It requires the Conbee adapter and some computer knowledge but there are detailed write ups. Good luck

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Connection not statedReddit comment · 2022-05
Dummy Accessories Verified
homebridge-dummy
Partly worksDummy resettable switch workaround for off-after-no-motion
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… resettable, meaning every time it gets set to on, it resets the timer: 1. 11:30pm, turn on dummy switch. 2. Between 11:31 and 3pm, turn dummy switch on when motion is triggered by any motion sensor. 3. Between 11:31 and 3pm, when dummy switch turns off, set Good Night scene Testing...

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LocalReddit comment · 2022-11
Ambient Hue
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RequestedLight-level based curves requested
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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe: Add support von light level based curves in contrast to time based curves. Describe the solution you'd like: Add new curve types to which a light level sensor can be attached. Describe alternatives you've considered: Additional context:

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LocalIssue #8 · 2021-04

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In ReReHome

Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandPhilips Hue
ModelHue Motion Sensor
CategorySensors

Also reported as

  • Philips Hue Motion Sensor (light level)
  • Hue motion sensor
  • Philips Hue motion sensors