Philips Hue Indoor Motion Sensor

A small battery-powered motion sensor that turns Philips Hue lights on when you walk in and off when you leave. It needs a Hue Bridge and at least one Hue light.

Quick verdict

Yes, if you have Philips Hue lights and a Hue Bridge and want hallway, stair or closet lights to switch on when someone walks in. The Philips Hue Motion Sensor runs on two included AAA batteries and only turns lights on when the room is darker than a level you set. It needs a Hue Bridge, works only with Hue lights, is for indoor use, and can miss someone who sits very still.

Best for:: Hue lights that switch on as you walk in.
Watch out:: Needs a Hue Bridge and Hue lights.

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Amazon US listing and availability checked October 27, 2026. Prices and stock can change.

Reviewed October 15, 2026 · How we review

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A small square white Philips Hue motion sensor with a round lens on the front

Our Take

This sensor does one job: it switches your Hue lights when someone moves past. Philips says it runs on two AAA batteries (included), mounts on a wall or stands on a shelf, and has a daylight sensor, so the lights only come on when the room is darker than a level you set in the app. It is rated IP42 and Philips says it's for indoor use only. The catch is the system: Philips requires a Hue Bridge, and it only controls Hue lights. It's a PIR motion sensor, so like any motion sensor it can miss someone who sits very still. That's fine for hallways, stairs and closets, less so for a reading chair. It's also an easy way to make Halloween lights react when guests walk in. We haven't tested it ourselves.

Specs (This Configuration)

Power: 2 × AAA batteries, included (Philips Hue)
Requires: Hue Bridge and at least one Hue light (Philips Hue)
Light sensing: Daylight sensor with a threshold you set in the app (Philips Hue)
Rating: IP42, indoor use only, 0–40 °C (Philips Hue)
Mounting: Wall or freestanding (Philips Hue)
Warranty: 2 years (Philips Hue)

Best For

Hallways, stairs, closets and entrances
Homes that already use Hue lights and a Hue Bridge
Lights that react when someone walks in, including Halloween scenes

Skip If

You don't have, and don't want, a Hue Bridge
Your lights aren't Philips Hue
You need lights to stay on while someone sits still

What We Like

Battery powered, so no wiring
Daylight sensor avoids switching lights on in a bright room
Mounts on a wall or simply stands on a shelf

What To Know

Philips requires a Hue Bridge; it doesn't work with the Hue app over Bluetooth alone
A motion sensor can miss people who sit very still; a presence sensor handles that better
On the listing we checked, the seller was a third party (Quiverr) and Amazon shipped it; we found no Amazon.com offer
Our photo is Philips's press image of the original 2016 sensor; the current model looks the same

Pros

Shipped by Amazon on the listing we checked
No wiring
Small and discreet

Cons

Hue Bridge required
Hue lights only
Third-party seller

Alternatives

Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor — The weatherproof version for porches, paths and driveways.
Philips Hue Bridge — Required for this sensor if you don't already have one.View on Amazon

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Why PriceDropIQ Selected It

If you already have Hue lights, this is the simplest way to stop reaching for the switch in hallways, closets and on the stairs: stick it up, set how dark the room must be, and the lights follow you. It needs a Hue Bridge and only drives Hue lights. If your problem is lights going off while you sit still, look at a presence sensor instead.