# Hue motion sensor question

**URL:** https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-question/43001
**Category:** Devices
**Created:** [February 14, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-question/43001 "2021-02-14T20:05:41Z")
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#### Post date: [February 14, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/hue-motion-sensor-question/43001/7 "2021-02-14T22:02:56Z")

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> [@FKey](#):
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> Can you explain the difference in behaviour?

A Motion Sensor sends a command to Homey when it detects motion. A timer is then used to reset the alarm after x seconds.

An Occupancy Sensor sends a command to Homey when it detects motion and a new command when there is no more motion detected. No timer is used.

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