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Use Philips Hue Motion Sensor with Alexa using Node-RED

The Philips Hue Motion Sensor is a Zigbee-based PIR motion detector with built-in temperature and ambient light sensors. It connects through the Hue Bridge and can trigger automations based on motion, light level, and temperature changes.

Device Overview

Philips Hue Motion Sensor

The Philips Hue Motion Sensor is a Zigbee-based PIR motion detector with built-in temperature and ambient light sensors. It connects through the Hue Bridge and can trigger automations based on motion, light level, and temperature changes.

Manufacturer: Signify (Philips Hue)
Category: Sensor
Protocols: Zigbee

Node-RED Integration

Recommended protocol: Zigbee via Hue Bridge REST API or Zigbee2MQTT

node-red-contrib-huemagic

Easy

Full integration with Philips Hue Bridge. Receives motion, temperature, and light level events from Hue sensors.

npm i node-red-contrib-huemagic

node-red-contrib-zigbee2mqtt

Medium

Use with Zigbee2MQTT as an alternative to the Hue Bridge for direct Zigbee control.

npm i node-red-contrib-zigbee2mqtt

Alexa Voice Commands

This device appears as a Motion Sensor in Alexa.

  • Alexa, is the [device name] detecting motion?

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Quick Info

Manufacturer
Signify (Philips Hue)
Category
sensor
Protocols
Zigbee
Alexa Device Type
Motion Sensor

Voice Command Reference

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