How to Set Up Your Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor

Beginner 10-15 minutes

What You'll Need

Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor
Philips Hue Bridge (required)
Philips Hue app (iOS/Android)
Hue lights already configured

Step-by-Step Setup

Pull battery tab: Remove the isolation tab to power on
Open Hue app: Go to Settings → Accessories → Add accessory
Select sensor type: Choose "Hue outdoor sensor"
Discovery: App will find the sensor
Assign to zone: Choose which outdoor lights it controls
Configure daylight sensitivity: Set light level threshold
Set behavior: Configure day and night scenes
Mount outdoors: Use included screws for permanent mounting

Key Features

IP54 rated: Weather-resistant for outdoor use
Motion + light sensor: Detects motion and ambient light
Temperature sensor: Also measures outdoor temperature
Day/night modes: Different behaviors based on light level
Wide detection: 100° detection arc
Battery powered: 2x AA batteries, lasts up to 2 years

Troubleshooting

False triggers: Avoid pointing at heat sources or moving foliage
Not detecting: Check battery. Clean sensor lens
Triggers during day: Adjust daylight sensitivity threshold
Limited range: Detection range is about 12 meters (40 feet)
Reset: Remove batteries, press reset button, reinsert batteries