Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor - Works with Alexa

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To connect the motion sensor to your Alexa device, make sure the Philips Hue Motion sensor is in pairing mode in the Hue app. This would remove any non-Hue hub from the equation as Alexa wouldn’t be the “brains” of the automation.You can set up an Alexa routine to have a Wyze motion sensor detecting motion trigger a hue light to come on, but if the motion sensor doesn’t report, nothing will happen. Place it where you want - The kit comes with different mounting components so you can mount it on a flat wall, or on the inner or outer corner of a wall or post.

Connecting your Philips Hue Motion Sensor and Philips smart light bulbs to your smart home devices require a connection to a Philips Hue Bridge, which is not included when you purchase the Hue Motion Sensor. And in this case, that doesn’t just mean the brand and model number of the motion sensor: as you noted, it means the platform that was used to create the rule that isn’t always working.You can change the name of your bulbs by tapping the Settings icon in the bottom-right corner of the app. If you select No when asked If your bulbs are Bluetooth-enabled, Alexa will try to connect to your Hue Bridge. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. Thanks to the large view angle and detection range the outdoor sensor will spot any movement near your home. Move your mobile phone as close to your Philips Hue light as possible while the app looks for devices.

If you’re looking to expand your smart home, check out our list of the best smart thermostats to help you save money on your energy bills.By connecting the sensor to your bridge via the Philips Hue app, you can choose which lights go on, even inside your house. Once you have connected Alexa to your Philips Hue bulbs, you can use voice commands to control them. In my case, that’s within the Apple HomeKit app where the automations run off an Apple HomePod mini.