Smart Motion Door Sensor - Wireless Home Security System, PIR Motion Detector Alert, Add SwitchBot Hub Mini to be Compatible with Alexa

I have the Hub Mini and 2 Motion Sensors. I initially bought the hub and 2 sensors on a deal. To start with, I didn't have any issue setting up the hub or one of the sensors, but the second one turned out to be faulty. I established this with great help from Customer Support. I got a replacement which worked without any problem. I use one sensor to turn on a hallway light, on a schedule, during the night. The other one has different schedules enabled to turn on lights in our living room late at night, turn on the light and my PC first thing in the morning and also turn on my PC when I get home from work in the afternoon (all via Alexa routines)! The sensors are very well made and the range they cover is at least 30-40 feet. Battery life is really good - almost a year so far, even though they are in highly active areas, and the app even tells you how much battery life is remaining. These really are impressive little devices and Switchbot provide great service.

Excellent sensor from a great brand.Better than the free sky sensor i had before.Good price.Very easy to setup.

[ETA] Switchbot have been in touch and their Customer Services & Support have improved to the point where I felt it necessary to re-review my review & the product. I use it in my 'broom cupboard' and it is pointed directly at the door. It takes a moment for the indicator light to signal it's interaction & acknowledgement of my motion. I assume this is the delay caused by relying on web-server-side activities instead of local-based. As I'm only in the cupboard for a few seconds (returning the mop, throwing shoes in there, etc.) the bulb comes on just I'm shutting the door again - somewhat defeating it's purpose. However, it works just fine for longer periods - keeping the light on as needed until the door shuts. In terms of quality, it's a sturdy build and the magnetic base affords great potentially awkward spots being accommodated as it can be stuck to any metal surface. The device is very easy to set up with the provided app which covers all of SwitchBot's devices & ecosystem and thus the phone can be used to log events. I've generally been happy with the product bar the aforementioned sluggish response-time.

It works well and dose the job

At the current age, you mix your ecosystems and with that one needs to talk to another. SwitchBot is no different. While it does work, we all want a fast and reliable sensor. This is neither. Home Assistant as the main controller can do Matter and Bluetooth. You can connect this device both ways however if you want the Matter support, you'll need a Switchbot Matter hub like the mini. Sadly with Matter you'll getting almost an extra second of delay. Putting to side the delay, it has a timeout of 30 seconds which works better than the IKEA sensors and around the same as Aqara's motion sensors but all of them fall really short when you compare them with Philips Hue's one. The base which comes with this is nice but extremely fragile. I ordered two of these on sale and broke one's base as it's locked with a twist method where only 3 small plastic holders are keeping everything together. Also like many motion sensors, this falls short when it's used in a humid environment. In short, don't use this in a bathroom. While it does have a light sensor, that's not exposed outside Switchbot's system much as Aqara's P1. As much as I wanted to love these, it's only a toy. Pros: - easy to integrate to Home Assistant - Matter compatible via hub (be aware the limitations of Switchbot's hubs) - nice looking design - good battery life - stand can be attached to the bottom or the back of the device (this is actually brilliant) - can be added to your ecosystem via Bluetooth Cons: - feels really cheap plastic - sensor is not so accurate - response time is kind of ... meh - stand can break easily - managing software is kind of slow (like Govee slow)

The SwitchBot Smart Motion Door Sensor is a fantastic addition to my smart home setup. Installation was quick and painless—just stick it on the door and pair it with the app. It’s small, discreet, and feels well-made. The sensor is very responsive. I use it to trigger lights, alarms, and other smart devices, and it works flawlessly every time. I especially like the notifications—knowing when a door opens or closes gives extra peace of mind. Battery life has been excellent so far, and replacing it is simple. It integrates smoothly with other SwitchBot devices, making automation easy and flexible. Whether you’re looking for added security or smart home convenience, this sensor is a reliable choice. Highly recommend if you want a simple but effective way to make your home smarter.

share my SwitchBot experience I use my SwitchBot motion sensor in my sons room. Every morning whether it be going to school or at the weekend when he is in bed reading before he gets up he will have his reading light on at the very least and sometimes his down lights in the ceiling., he never turns these off even though he has smart buttons on his bed and a smart switch on the wall at his bedroom door. I have set a routine in Home assistant for every day between 7.30am & 8.30am for: if the lights in his room are on and there has been no motion for 10 minutes turn off the lights. Works a treat.

Semble bien fonctionner. A voir à l'usage. Facile à installer et à configurer. Je l'utilise avec ma chatière magnétique PetSafe et un SwitchBot afin de contourner le problème de mes chats qui laisse la chatière ouverte. PS : la pièce de monnaie c'est un intrus enfermé qui a cassé une partie du battant. J'en ai commandé un nouveau.

Fácil conexión y funciona correctamente

J’aime bien ce détecteur. Plutôt réactif avec possibilité d’affiner dans les paramètres de l’application. Je l’apprécie même plus que mes détecteurs Philips Hue. Et oui ! Avec Philips, même au minimum, les détecteurs sont trop sensibles. Je passe devant la porte au loin et la lumière s’enclenche, je dois bientôt frôler les murs :-) Avec switchbot ça s’allume quand je rentre. Aussi, avec Philips, 10 secondes avant la fin du « timer » la lumière se baisse et il faut bouger avant que ça ne s’éteigne. Avec Switchbot, quand un mouvement est détecté, le « timer » de réinitialise. Au bout d’une minute d’inactivité il considère qu’il n’y a pas de mouvement. Je peux bouger à tout moment et ça repart pour une minute. C’est beaucoup plus pratique quand on veut éclairer une pièce quand/tant qu’il y a de la présence. Pas la peine de bouger comme un imbécile au dernier moment pour que la lumière reste allumée. Grâce à l’API je l’utilise avec Home Assistant et je le fait fonctionner avec mes lumières Philips HUE. Le webhook est enclenché quand un mouvement est déterminé et quand il n’y a plus d’activité. Il est aussi possible d’avoir des infos sur la luminosité ambiante. Je ne sais toujours pas si je préfère cet artivle ou le contact de porte de la même marque qui gère aussi le mouvement. A la fin je crois que son avantage c’est de pouvoir le positionner où on veut. Alors que finalement, le contact de porte est censé aller sur une porte… du coup pas toujours adapté à ce qu’on veut faire.

The SwitchBot motion sensor is easy to install and works with other smart home devices through Alexa or IFTTT. I'm using it to turn on/off lights from different manufacturers, and it works great! The device can be mounted anywhere as it comes with a magnetic stand and stickers. It's also delivered with two batteries, so you can start using it straight away. If you own a SwitchBot hub mini you can also combine the motion sensor with other SwitchBot devices like curtains and lamps and create scenes to automatically turn them on or off when there is a detected motion or when the room becomes too dark or too bright.

The motion sensor is another addition to my Switchbot eco system, as a part of my smart house design. I have the Hub Minis, Bulbs, Plugs, and Thermostat/Hygrometer Plus, all performing various routines and automations, a total of 24 devices. All of the devices maintain connectivity to my network and router, and are simple to set up and manage wether its through the native Switchbot app, 3rd party apps like Simple Commands, or IFTTT, and my voice assistant "Alexa". For the office lights I went into the Switchbot app, performed the calibration for ambient light, and set up one for dim lighting and one for bright lighting. Created the required "Auto" routines/scenes to control the lighting. Now once motion is detected at the doorway the lights turn on and remain on while activity is taking place. I did need to set a condition for "no motion for 10 minutes" to assure the lights remain on while working in the office, but turn off automatically when the office is vacated. Switchbot has provide quality products for a reasonable price, they are my go to brand for smart home implementation!