Will this work in an open porch, if in a position that guarantees it won't get wet (under the roof)?
Location is about 3 metres from the Hive hub; no chance whatsoever of getting wet, as it would be installed on the inside roof, facing floor/ground. It would not be insulated from outdoor temperatures, which I assume would impact battery life in winter.
Asked by: Mikeos2001
Hello, our motion sensors are for indoor use only therefore should not be used in any outdoor setting. Thanks, The Hive Team
Answered by: Hive
Date published: 2021-09-21
Would this work if I placed it in the back of my van? The van would be approximately 2-3 metres away from the hub, so if anyone gets into the back of my van to rob me of my tools would it send an alert to my phone straight away?
Asked by: Branning
Hi there, unfortunately we would not recommend this type of set up as the Hive motion sensor requires a 24/7 connection to the Hive hub within the same building, as the signals would be travelling through external walls through the open air and into the van this is going to cause issues with signal and the device will drop off line and cannot be relied on.
Thanks,
The Hive Team
Answered by: Hive
Date published: 2020-03-08
Does it work with bulbs
Can the sensor turn light on if triggered
Asked by: DIYAustin
This device will turn on/off a bulb , however the bulb needs to be a Hive bulb and a Hive hub is also required to support this activity.
I’m currently using this sensor with a Hive GU10 bulb in a cupboard so when the cupboard door opens or close it activates the bulb.
Answered by: Jayan
Date published: 2019-12-05
External use
Can this be used externally to turn on security lights via Hive smart plug?
Asked by: DonH88
Hi there
The motion sensors are designed for indoor use only, we don't recommend using them outside the house as they can be affected by weather conditions and the signal strength will drop considerably, meaning the sensor can lose connection to the Hive hub.
Thanks
The Hive Team
Answered by: Hive
Date published: 2019-05-25