# Good reliable inexpensive motion sensor for homey 2.0 **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [January 17, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127 "2019-01-17T13:34:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/1 "2019-01-17T13:34:45Z")
as per q. dont need anything except normal motion . ---
**Author:** ![Viktor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/viktor/32/8030_2.png) [@Viktor](https://community.homey.app/u/Viktor)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/2 "2019-01-17T13:43:37Z")
Xiaomi Aqara Zigbee from Aliexpress ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/3 "2019-01-17T14:13:30Z")
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**Author:** ![JaccoStraaijer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jaccostraaijer/32/11777_2.png) [@JaccoStraaijer](https://community.homey.app/u/JaccoStraaijer)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/4 "2019-01-17T14:16:48Z")
Same experiences here! ---
**Author:** ![Blarp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/blarp/32/10278_2.png) [@Blarp](https://community.homey.app/u/Blarp)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/5 "2019-01-17T14:21:23Z")
IKEA motion sensor. I do have Xiaomi as wel. The IKEA one you can stick it flat to the wall and adjust the time it is ‘hot’. But but but, i use it via a Philips hue bridge. Is there a app in Homey directly? You could use a pir and wemos mini d1 and tasmota for about 6 euro if your in to that. ---
**Author:** ![Marcus\_Karlsson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marcus_karlsson/32/3528_2.png) [@Marcus\_Karlsson](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcus_Karlsson)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/6 "2019-01-17T15:16:53Z")
I use Philips Hue motion sensors, not inexpensive maybe but can be found for about 30 EUR. Neat design make them fit everywhere and I get luminance and temperature “for free”. ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/7 "2019-01-17T15:29:03Z")
[https://m.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp\_659226.html](https://m.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_659226.html) Even cheaper at this reseller. ---
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/8 "2019-01-17T15:39:37Z")
nice. does it work with 2.0? The main worry I have is that I am 100% zwave based. So if I add a zigbee will it work? I assume the mesh wont be strong? Any hints on distance? another Dumb question do I need a xiaomi gateway or is Homey enough ? ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/9 "2019-01-17T17:52:26Z")
- Yes it works with 2.0 and no gateway is required, you should install [https://apps.athom.com/app/com.xiaomi-mi](https://apps.athom.com/app/com.xiaomi-mi) - You should invest in Zigbee Mesh (Ikea Tradfri Wall outlet???). Neither Z-Wave or Zigbee range is great in native homey. you could think about doing the antenna upgrade discussed in this forums (search Homey Antenna Mod). I have enforced concrete ceilings, the Zigbee signal on other floors needs routers to reach homey. If you don’t want to invest in wireless technology I guess you should stick with Z-wave. Neo has some motion sensors +/- 35 euros. My setup is: - Homey in the Livingroom - Ikea Tradfri Wall Socket near staircase (groundfloor) 9,99 euros - Ikea Tradfri Wall Socket near staircase (1st floor) 9,99 euros - Xiaomi Motion Sensor on 1st floor 12 euros Each hop is within 5 meter range, my experience is very fast and reliable. Ikea has released a repeater (router) device but is not yet available in the netherlands (Germany I believe) and is not (yet) supported by homey. This setup is still cheaper than many Z-wave motion sensors, and it jumpstarts your Zigbee Mesh. ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/10 "2019-01-17T18:26:40Z")
> [@Groundhog](#): > > The main worry I have is that I am 100% zwave based Neo coolcam sensor. With the great Neo app made by @m.ruiter it’s a winner! ---
**Author:** ![JP\_van\_den\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jp_van_den_h/32/8007_2.png) [@JP\_van\_den\_H](https://community.homey.app/u/JP_van_den_H)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/11 "2019-01-17T19:02:31Z")
I got two sensors from Ikea. They’re not that good. The aqara I recently switched to are great. ---
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/12 "2019-01-18T04:09:20Z")
yes I’m so impressed by their door sensors I got x2 ---
**Author:** ![Fire69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/fire69/32/8758_2.png) [@Fire69](https://community.homey.app/u/Fire69)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 5:09am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/13 "2019-01-18T05:09:19Z")
> [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](#): > > Neo has some motion sensors +/- 35 euros. That’s a bit overpriced 🙂 26€: [https://m.gearbest.com/other-home-improvement/pp\_861677.html?wid=1527929](https://m.gearbest.com/other-home-improvement/pp_861677.html?wid=1527929) ---
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 5:10am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/14 "2019-01-18T05:10:50Z")
thanks. yeah my house is small one floor but even then with zwave switches all over the house zwave coverage a bit iffy at corners of my toilet. I may just try zigbee motion sensors in my living room where Homey is. I am wondering if x2 enough to cover the living room ---
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/15 "2019-01-18T05:15:08Z")
wow it’s pretty cheap when I buy from Asia. (around13 euro)… almost same price as xiaomi motion sensor hmm looks like v2 has a temperature sensor. not that I need it. wonder the cheap ones I’m looking for are v1 or 2 ---
**Author:** ![Rocodamelshekima](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/rocodamelshekima/32/8209_2.png) [@Rocodamelshekima](https://community.homey.app/u/Rocodamelshekima)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/16 "2019-01-18T05:39:37Z")
Plz be aware u don’t buy the WiFi versions! ---
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 5:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/17 "2019-01-18T05:57:06Z")
thanks… let me look again… maybe that why it’s so cheap edit thanks for warning was indeed the wifi version. !! ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/leon_van_efferen/32/6638_2.png) [@Leon\_van\_Efferen](https://community.homey.app/u/Leon_van_Efferen)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2019, 8:00am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/18 "2019-01-18T08:00:57Z")
> [@Groundhog](#): > > my house is small one floor but even then with Just searched in my order history this is the exact one I ordered: [https://www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp\_659226.html](https://www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_659226.html) And my experience is great, this one only has motion detecten and luminance. ---
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/19 "2019-02-22T17:11:04Z")
Let me report and give thanks to advice given. The Aquara motion sensors are amazing for price. Responsive t, super wide angle compared to the pricey aeotec 6 in 1 motion sensors I hve I went to buy more and now have x4! A slight problem is I also accidently bought a xiaomi body motion sensor. Do you happen to know if is supported. The other drawback is lack of zigbee mesh means they don’t work well except in living room where my homey is… So I might actually buy zigbee smart plugs to help? ---
**Author:** ![Groundhog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@Groundhog](https://community.homey.app/u/Groundhog)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127/20 "2019-02-22T18:17:50Z")
I see a sale for a neo coolcam motion zwave sensor. But it says NAS-PD02Z PIR. Doesn’t say if it is EU. Is NAS-PD01ZE the Euro one? [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/good-reliable-inexpensive-motion-sensor-for-homey-2-0/7127.md?page=2)