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

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. 

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).

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?

15 minutes ago, simplextech said:

Brand?  Make/Model?

Ge has one. A dimmer and a relay version

4 minutes ago, lilyoyo1 said:

Ge has one. A dimmer and a relay version

I thought that was just a motion sensor?

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

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...

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...)

Edited May 25, 20196 yr by mwester

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

 

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

 

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.

Edited June 9, 20196 yr by ahwman

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

 

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!

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

 

Ok, that's pretty cool.  Does it work with ISY?

 

Unfortunately, it looks like no one has stock of these.  I wonder if the they’ve been discontinued?

I would suggest contacting Express Controls to find out the product status.  I'll check around as well.

I used a multi plug adapter with a 9v setting.  been working for years outdoors

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).