marketability wrote:you could go with a z-wave motion detector?
Must admit my instinct (so far) has been to stick with Philips for bulbs and z-wave for switches and motion - made a bit easier by the more recent white only bulbs
I have a few Hue motion detectors but as z-wave gives you a lot more control and data in my opinion - thats my "go to" solution
hope that helps
If I have an Ikea light bulb and a Zwave motion detector and Philips decide to block non Philips devices form their Hub I am in a cul de sac.
Indigo will detect motion but won't be able to control the Ikea light bulb.
I currently use 6 Hue Motion detectors. I also have 2 Zwave motion detectors.
I prefer the Hue Motion Detectors because they will will control lights even if Indigo goes down. Zwave associations allow that but I have not found a way, yet, to use associations so that they only trigger an On action if the current light level is below a specific threshold. Hue Motion detectors will do that for me without having to involve Indigo.
Also, Hue Motion Detectors are cheaper, £34/$35 each compared to ZWave £50/$55.
I use Zwave Motion Detectors in the Kitchen and the Craft Room/Study because the lights in this rooms are managed by Zwave .
In one room, the Walk in Closet, I use a Hue Motion Detector with Hue Ceiling lights and Zwave controlled indirect lighting. The Zwave cuts in up to 2 seconds after the Hue. I am Ok with that for the moment, the Hue light the way into the room, the Zwave lights add extra light by the time you have actually got to the wardrobes/racks.
Ultimately, when budget allows, Ill tidy that up - but for the moment it is Ok.
In order for, "She who must be obeyed" , to accept HA it has to automatic and incredibly reliable, and lighting must ALWAYS work.
Indigo monitors all the Hue autonomous activities and reacts, but largely I let Hue do what it is good at.