wmcneil Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Looking for recommendations for a ZWAVE motion sensor that can be used outdoors and has a non-battery option (typically USB) for power. I have tried to use a ZOOZ ZSE29 in the past, and it has not reliably detected motion, and I have seen posts from others who were not satisfied with it either. I see that Aeotec has a multisensor 7 out. AFAIK, it is not specifically rated for outside use, but I suspect if it is mostly out of the rain it will work (I have used older Aeotec multisensors in a partially covered outdoor environment in the past with success). The Multisensor 7 has a bunch of other functionality that I don't really need. If there was another motion detection choice that was reliable, had a non-battery option, and was less expensive, that would be ideal. Quote Link to comment
Techman Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 The only problem I've come across with the Multisensor 7 is that the USB socket is right next to the set button. When a USB cable is plugged into the sensor it's almost impossible to use the set button. They recently came out with the Multisensor 8, however I haven't seen one so I don't know if they relocated the set button. You might want to contact Aerotech support and ask them if that issue has been resolved. I use several battery operated Multisensors outdoors under the eaves. They work well and I haven't had any issues with them. Quote Link to comment
wmcneil Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 37 minutes ago, Techman said: The only problem I've come across with the Multisensor 7 is that the USB socket is right next to the set button. When a USB cable is plugged into the sensor it's almost impossible to use the set button. They recently came out with the Multisensor 8, however I haven't seen one so I don't know if they relocated the set button. You might want to contact Aerotech support and ask them if that issue has been resolved. I use several battery operated Multisensors outdoors under the eaves. They work well and I haven't had any issues with them. Thanks for the info. I see that Aeotec has a product called TriSensor 8, which does not appear to have a USB power option. Quote Link to comment
ldb Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 FWIW, The Zooz ZSE29 is being replaced/upgraded this month (June 2024) according to thesmartesthouse.com, although the Zooz website doesn't reference this. Quote Link to comment
Techman Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Here's the info on the soohn to be released ZSE29 800 LR NEW 800LR VERSION COMING 6/2024 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS The first Z-Wave motion sensor made for outdoors Great for flood light automation and monitoring NEW IN VER. 2.0: Reports LUX to the hub* (10-900 lux range) NEW IN VER. 2.0: Adjustable motion sensitivity, ability to disable motion detection, and more advanced settings added* Quote Link to comment
ldb Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Timely discussion...https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zooz-800-series-z-wave-long-range-outdoor-motion-sensor-zse70-800lr-motion-temp-lux Quote Link to comment
wmcneil Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 12 hours ago, ldb said: Timely discussion...https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zooz-800-series-z-wave-long-range-outdoor-motion-sensor-zse70-800lr-motion-temp-lux Looks promising. I ordered one. Not clear exactly what power supply is needed for the supply powered option - I had a look at the zooz user guide and it states "If using 12-24 V, replace the bottom cap with terminal seal. Unscrew the cap and connect 12-24 V wires to the terminals (follow polarity). " The FAQ states "The ZS70 can be powered by either 2 x CR123A (3 V) batteries or 12-24 V AC/DC." Seems a little unlikely to me that it will work with either AC or DC? Since it can be battery powered one would assume DC would work for sure....I have a question in to Zooz support, and once I have the sensor in hand I will know for sure. Quote Link to comment
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