jfh Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Can anyone suggest a good wired motion detector for an open area? i have some 5 year old Axxcess battery detectors that have gone flaky. Figure it might be worth replacing them with hard wired versions. The main areas are an open kitchen and a couple of hallways so I’m thinking a ceiling mount might be best. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyPhy Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 It’s hard to say what “the best” is without knowing more requirements. If it’s for a security system and you want to prevent false alarms from your stove/oven (infrared heat) or pets, the dual PIR/microwave pet-immune sensors are the best. They cover a wide area and don’t have false alarms. I use the DSC corner-mount version (without the branding.) Bosch and Honeywell make multiple versions of motion sensors as well. All work well. if you want something for automating lights, an occupancy sensor would be better. The Faradite sensors are a bit pricey but very discreet. They are great for detecting occupancy in specific areas (hallways but not rooms.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 This would be for automating lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyPhy Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 If you can run wire, flush-mount occupancy sensors are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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