Samsung - SmartThings Motion Sensor - White
Model: F-CEN-IRM-1
SKU: 4481806
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Customers express satisfaction with the SmartThings Motion Sensor's ease of use, reliable motion detection, compatibility with SmartThings Hub, and temperature monitoring capabilities. The sensor is also praised for its small size and easy installation. However, some customers have concerns about its battery life, limited range, connection issues, sensitivity, and response time.
Smarthings - Motion Sensor Good: *2016 models have a longer battery life *Less false detection *Easier sync *Build better *Same size Cons *Replacement battery costs more then the older model *Has the same features as the older model
Posted by MrLeo
Got these to set up a security system for my retired parents to keep an eye on their house while they travel. Been using them for about a month and have no complaints. There have been no false triggers. They are very reliable and I get instant alerts if one is triggered. As a bonus, I didn't know they also have built in temperature sensors, so they also report the temperature, which is a nice bonus when you are monitoring your home from abroad. Was somewhat concerned about them using button cell batteries, and one sensor dropped from 100% batter to 90% in the first two days. However, in the month since then, the battery level has remained constant. Setup was extremely easy.
Posted by mrjones
I started my Smart Home with a Phillips Hue hub and two Hue bulbs. I then purchased the Hue Motion Sensor to turn on one of the bulbs when someone entered the room. I really like the design and features of the Hue sensor with its magnetic mount and light sensor. When I wanted to add a Zigbee switch to the system I discovered that the Hue hub only talks to Hue devices. I then purchased a SmartThings hub which will control the Zigbee switch and the Hue hub. The next problem I encountered was the SmartThings hub can only control the Hue bulbs through the Hue hub. It can't access the Hue motion sensor. I decided to see what the SmartThings motion sensor could do. It doesn't have the light sensor that the Hue sensor has, but the SmartThings sensor can report the temperature of the room it is in as well as the status of the battery. I was able to get around the lack of a light sensor by programming the motion sensor SmartApp that turns on a light to only respond to motion one hour before sunset and stop responding one hour after sunrise. I also programmed a SmartApp to notify me when the temperature in the room drops below 58 degrees. I have had trouble with the pilot light going out on my furnace. The mounting plate for the SmartThings motion sensor can be screwed to the wall or mounted with sticky pads. I mounted my sensor in the corner of the room by using a small 3M Command damage-free hook and some wire that I ran through the holes in the mounting plate. This method made it easier to aim the sensor in the direction I wanted. One other difference between the Hue sensor and the SmartThings sensor is the time that passes before the programmed light is activated. The response time of the Hue sensor is about one second where the SmartThings motion sensor is about two.
Posted by Steve