# Motion Sensor in bathroom **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [September 7, 2019, 9:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832 "2019-09-07T09:23:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jerryk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jerryk/32/12592_2.png) [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 9:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/1 "2019-09-07T09:23:20Z")
Hi guys, I’m facing a problem here with my motion sensor. I’m using 2 motion sensors in the bathroom, as the 1st motion sensor cannot detect any motion through my shower screen. So I placed the 2nd motion sensor over my shower screen. It works nicely for a couple of days, but now it can’t detect any motion anymore. Not sure because of the steam or moisture seep in. Anyone manage to solve this issue or is there any other brand of sensor that is waterproof? I’m using aqara sensor btw… ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Ubels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marcel_ubels/32/18860_2.png) [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 9:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/2 "2019-09-07T09:54:26Z")
Cannot imagine it is a water problem, but maybe it is. Have you checked the developerspage if it has a good mesh? Philips Hue has a outdoor sensor if water is the problem. ---
**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 10:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/3 "2019-09-07T10:07:30Z")
> [@Jerryk](#): > > Not sure because of the steam or moisture seep in. I think so. PIR sensors are pretty sensitive, and the Aqara sensors are far from water/steam proof. ---
**Author:** ![Jerryk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jerryk/32/12592_2.png) [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/4 "2019-09-07T16:45:19Z")
Sorry what do u mean by a good mesh? ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Ubels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marcel_ubels/32/18860_2.png) [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/5 "2019-09-07T18:12:03Z")
When you go to the developerspage you get a menu. Choose Zigbee. Now you can see how your device is routed towarts Homey. [Developerspage](http://developer.athom.com/tools/zigbee) Mesh is the way Homey communicates. From device to device to device. Every non battery opperated device is able to extend your mesh. We call these non battery devices extenders. So you need extenders to expand your mesh. ---
**Author:** ![Jerryk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jerryk/32/12592_2.png) [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2019, 8:35am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/6 "2019-09-08T08:35:41Z")
Hmm it’s not a range issue as I have device further than this and it works seamlessly. ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Ubels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marcel_ubels/32/18860_2.png) [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2019, 8:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/7 "2019-09-08T08:57:51Z")
That leaves what @robertklep implies that your sensor is not water/steam proof. ---
**Author:** ![RonnO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ronno/32/11399_2.png) [@RonnO](https://community.homey.app/u/RonnO)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/8 "2019-09-08T14:14:33Z")
For two years now, I’m using a Philips Hue (indoor) motion sensor in my bathroom. Sometimes I take a loooooong shower where I set the water temperature higher and higher, which will leave the bathroom full of steam. The motion sensor has never ever failed on me, so I think this sensor is worth your try. ---
**Author:** ![Jerryk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jerryk/32/12592_2.png) [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/9 "2019-09-08T16:41:33Z")
Thanks for the recommendation! ---
**Author:** ![Jamie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jamie/32/5274_2.png) [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/10 "2019-09-30T13:30:05Z")
If you looking for something a little more robust - perhaps the philips hue OUTDOOR sensor might be an even better fit. ---
**Author:** ![Jerryk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jerryk/32/12592_2.png) [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/11 "2020-01-05T10:27:49Z")
Can I confirm this is the product u r using? [https://m.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Mobile/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=611736724&banner\_no=1305330](https://m.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Mobile/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=611736724&banner_no=1305330) ---
**Author:** ![RonnO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ronno/32/11399_2.png) [@RonnO](https://community.homey.app/u/RonnO)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2020, 11:21am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/12 "2020-01-05T11:21:58Z")
Yes, that’s the one! ---
**Author:** ![Jan\_Willem\_Visser](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jan_willem_visser/32/10747_2.png) [@Jan\_Willem\_Visser](https://community.homey.app/u/Jan_Willem_Visser)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/13 "2020-01-05T11:30:45Z")
I heave a xiaomi temp. sensor above the shower to messure the humidity to turn on the ventilation. In the flow that turn off the lights in the bathroom i heave a condition in the AND column that the ventilation must be off. It works realy great en never be in the dark under the shower 😌 ---
**Author:** ![Satoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/satoer/32/38113_2.png) [@Satoer](https://community.homey.app/u/Satoer)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/14 "2020-01-05T15:53:37Z")
I have an Aqara human motion sensor outside for month’s now, still working fine. ---
**Author:** ![Jerryk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jerryk/32/12592_2.png) [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2020, 10:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/15 "2020-01-06T10:58:18Z")
I think mine was damaged by the steam ---
**Author:** ![viix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/4af34b/32.png) [@viix](https://community.homey.app/u/viix)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/16 "2020-01-06T12:19:38Z")
I’m using an aqara motion sensor placed under the vanity in the toilet pointed at the shower screen and no issue detecting me when showering. I’m in Singapore so I’m assuming we have similar sized toilet and screens. For my master toilet I’m using a Neo coolcam pir also no issues. How Long is your countdown that you set to turn off your lights? You could do with just one sensor but set your countdown a bit longer… ---
**Author:** ![Jerryk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jerryk/32/12592_2.png) [@Jerryk](https://community.homey.app/u/Jerryk)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/17 "2020-01-06T13:01:58Z")
That’s very strange. my first aqara can’t seem to detect me through the shower screen. I will try placing it at the other side of the shower screen which is also where my vanity is located and if it works. And yes I tried to play around with the counter already and it’s still the same. Anyway thanks for the tips! ---
**Author:** ![Jamie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/jamie/32/5274_2.png) [@Jamie](https://community.homey.app/u/Jamie)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/motion-sensor-in-bathroom/17832/18 "2020-01-07T04:27:35Z")
> **PIR** sensor. (Passive **InfraRed** sensor) A device used to detect motion by receiving **infrared** radiation. When a person walks past the sensor, it detects a rapid change of **infrared** energy and sends a signal. > Note: **Glass** is not transparent to **infrared** light. This means that **infrared** light cannot pass through **glass**. I am looking at a similar problem, and will likely place the PIR in the ceiling pointing down perpendicular to the corner of the glass. Just need to check to ensure that the angle of the sensor will allow it to pick up movement in and out of the shower. Otherwise might have to use some other solution.