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I was looking for a motion sensors that work...
I was looking for a motion sensors that work natively with SmartThings and has a long battery life.
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May 19, 2020
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I was looking for a motion sensors that work natively with SmartThings and has a long battery life. Any suggestions?
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May 19, 2020
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I have a Fibaro and don't care for how short the distance you have to be to it is. My GoControl sensors can sense you across the house, but they don't make them anymore.
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May 19, 2020
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I’ve had good luck with the Samsung branded ones.
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May 19, 2020
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convolution85
How long is the battery life?
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May 19, 2020
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systematist3261
I moved into my house 2 years ago last month and biyght a bunch of these at the time. Over the past few weeks I have started getting notifications that many of them are under 15 percent and have begun replacing batteries accordingly. So my answer would be about 2 years or more if you want to try to stretch it (which I would not)
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May 19, 2020
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thanks
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May 19, 2020
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hague
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oh wait, I just noticed you're a Yankees fan - I didn't mean to help you (just kidding)
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May 19, 2020
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convolution85
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systematist3261
long enough that I don’t think about it. 6 months or more I’m sure. The newer ones that you can aim seem to be better than the previous generation.
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May 19, 2020
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royster
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Same experience. Samsung sensors work great and the batteries last.
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May 19, 2020
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I want something that last a couple of years. 6 months is too short.
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May 19, 2020
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adorne5
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I am using Ikea Trådfri motion sensor. Have had it for about 6 months and the battery is on 88%.
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May 19, 2020
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adorne5
do they work natively or did you have to setup a handler?
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May 19, 2020
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adorne5
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Works natively
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May 19, 2020
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systematist3261
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I just tried to order them they are out of stock.
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May 19, 2020
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On the items web page it says Batteries are included, and last approx. 2 years. That's really good if it's true.
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May 19, 2020
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Ecolink hands down
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May 19, 2020
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Oops you said motion Iris then
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May 19, 2020
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I would still argue Ecolink. I have 2 Ecolink motion sensors that are 2 years old, still 99% battery according to the Smartthings app.
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May 19, 2020
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Fibaro or Aotec
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May 19, 2020
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Iris for me. They are no longer being made but you can find them on eBay the plenty. Quick response and so far my battery life has been great.
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May 19, 2020
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SmartThings motion sensors and Iris Gen 2 if you can find Iris on eBay.
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