How to Set Up Your Philips Hue Motion Sensor (with Light)

What You'll Need

• Philips Hue Motion Sensor
• Philips Hue Bridge (required)
• Philips Hue app (iOS/Android)
• Hue lights already set up

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Pull battery tab: Remove isolation tab to power on
2. Open Hue app: Go to Settings → Accessories
3. Add accessory: Tap "Add accessory" → "Motion sensor"
4. Discovery: App will find the sensor
5. Assign to room: Choose which room
6. Configure light sensitivity: Set when lights should trigger
7. Set day/night behavior: Different scenes for day and night
8. Mount: Use magnetic mount or included screws

Key Features

• Motion detection: Triggers Hue lights automatically
• Light sensor: Measures ambient light (lux)
• Temperature sensor: Also monitors room temperature
• Daylight sensitivity: Only trigger when dark enough
• Timeout settings: Configurable auto-off delay
• Battery powered: 2x AAA batteries

Troubleshooting

• Lights turn on during day: Adjust daylight sensitivity threshold
• Not detecting: Check battery. Adjust sensitivity in app
• Wrong scene: Configure day and night scenes separately
• HomeKit access: Sensor appears in Apple Home via Hue Bridge
• Reset: Remove batteries, press setup button, reinsert