ahwman Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Hello, Ive been using Insteon motion sensors for years and though they work well, I’m sick and tired of changing batteries. Does anyone know of a decent plug in motion sensor compatible with the ISY. Thanks! Chuck Link to comment
Bumbershoot Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 The Insteon Motion Sensor II has a USB powered option. Otherwise, if you use Z-Wave, the Aeotec Multisensor 6 works very nicely, though it will not turn a light as quickly as an Insteon sensor, as there are no direct links. Link to comment
mwester Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I've been quite enjoying my z-wave occupancy sensors -- they're wired in (replacing the light switch), but actually give very good coverage of the areas I need covered in the basement. And while I just use the occupancy mode, they DO work as motion sensors (signaling motion to the ISY when detected). Link to comment
simplextech Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 59 minutes ago, mwester said: I've been quite enjoying my z-wave occupancy sensors -- they're wired in (replacing the light switch), but actually give very good coverage of the areas I need covered in the basement. And while I just use the occupancy mode, they DO work as motion sensors (signaling motion to the ISY when detected). Brand? Make/Model? Link to comment
lilyoyo1 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, simplextech said: Brand? Make/Model? Ge has one. A dimmer and a relay version Link to comment
simplextech Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, lilyoyo1 said: Ge has one. A dimmer and a relay version I thought that was just a motion sensor? Link to comment
lilyoyo1 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, simplextech said: I thought that was just a motion sensor? No. It has the switch built in. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Z-Wave-Plus-Wireless-Smart-Lighting-Control-Motion-Switch-26931/303468678?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|All-Products|All|All|PLA|71700000014585962|58700001236285396|92700010802552412&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJ7nBRD5ARIsAATMxsvfQlT51fsapQMZDU0Q4j91_peO6Q0ZM0jWjCqckAAGO1Gq0qP5NUwaAtndEALw_wcB Link to comment
ahwman Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 So this also acts as a physical switch to the wired load independent from the ISY controller ? If so, which part acts as the switch? Thanks... Link to comment
mwester Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Basically, the device functions as a normal occupancy switch -- it turns on the load if it senses motion in the field of view. There's a paddle switch for manual on/off, if desired. If you add it to a z-wave controller, like the ISY, it will respond to on/off (or dim, if you get the dimmer version) commands -- and it'll send events upon detecting motion (in addition to turning on the local load). (I could do without the blasted blue LED, though - why do manufacturers insist on using those horrible eye-blinding-blue leds on everything??? I'll give Insteon credit for having avoided the temptation to "blue" everything, and instead going with a softer white led...) Link to comment
jgcharlotte Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I have a bunch of the Multi-Sensor 6. They have battery and power option (via 5V USB supply). Very happy with them. https://smile.amazon.com/Aeotec-Multisensor-temperature-humidity-vibration/dp/B0151Z8ZQY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2OA9D1YOCU4UB&keywords=aeotec+motion+sensor&qid=1560083945&s=gateway&sprefix=aotec+motion%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-3 Link to comment
jgcharlotte Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 The other option, if you are a bit more technically inclined and not soldering challenged, is to get a 9vdc power supply and connectors. I haven't actually done this yet, but I'm planning on it. The Insteon motion sensor is a pigtail type of battery connector, so these should plug right in. I guess you have to reverse the polarity to get the gender right. But I don't see any reason that it would not work. https://smile.amazon.com/Pangda-Connection-Battery-Connector-Buckles/dp/B072Z91Y9H/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2280GDDR283KR&keywords=9+volt+battery+connectors&qid=1560085607&s=gateway&sprefix=9+volt%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 Link to comment
ahwman Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Thanks for all of the great suggestions everyone. I was hoping to find a simple motion detector I could actually plug into an outlet but apparently they don’t currently exist. Link to comment
simplextech Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 minute ago, ahwman said: Thanks for all of the great suggestions everyone. I was hoping to find a simple motion detector I could actually plug into an outlet but apparently they don’t currently exist. Ahh... So this is actually what you're looking for? https://shop.homeseer.com/collections/sensors/products/homeseer-hsm200-z-wave-multi-sensor?variant=23364824134 Link to comment
ahwman Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, simplextech said: Ahh... So this is actually what you're looking for? https://shop.homeseer.com/collections/sensors/products/homeseer-hsm200-z-wave-multi-sensor?variant=23364824134 Exactly! Have you had any experience with this particular motion sensor? Thanks so much! Link to comment
simplextech Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, ahwman said: Exactly! Have you had any experience with this particular motion sensor? Thanks so much! No experience with them myself however. The vendor is "Express Controls" and these units are sold as EzMultiPli http://expresscontrols.com/products Link to comment
jgcharlotte Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Ok, that's pretty cool. Does it work with ISY? Link to comment
ahwman Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Unfortunately, it looks like no one has stock of these. I wonder if the they’ve been discontinued? Link to comment
simplextech Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I would suggest contacting Express Controls to find out the product status. I'll check around as well. Link to comment
Blackbird Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I used a multi plug adapter with a 9v setting. been working for years outdoors Link to comment
Art_DuVall Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I have been using the echo flex with motion sensor and an Alexa routine to update a state variable in the ISY (exposed via the portal as a dimmable light)..... my experience is a 1-2 second delay, but I haven't timed it. But it works and it doesn't need batteries. Cheaper than most other options (especially on black Friday). Link to comment
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