Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor

A weatherproof, battery-powered motion sensor that switches Philips Hue lights on when someone comes up the path after dark. It needs a Hue Bridge.

Quick verdict

Yes, if your porch, path or driveway already has Philips Hue lights and you want them on when someone arrives after dark. The Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor is rated IP54, runs on two included AA batteries and stays off in daylight thanks to its daylight sensor. It needs a Hue Bridge and Hue lights, and a sheltered spot is still the safer place to mount it.

Best for:: Porch and path lights that greet you after dark.
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 black Philips Hue outdoor motion sensor mounted on a porch column at dusk

Our Take

This is the outdoor version of Hue's motion sensor. Philips rates it IP54 against dust and splashing water and lists an operating range of -20 to 45 °C, with two AA batteries included. It mounts on a wall or stands on its own, and its daylight sensor means porch and path lights only come on when it's actually dark. In its 2019 launch release, Philips gave a detection range of 12 m (39 ft). As with the indoor model, it only works inside the Hue system: Philips requires a Hue Bridge, and it controls Hue lights. It's a natural fit for a Halloween porch, lighting the way for trick-or-treaters, and it stays useful as a security and welcome light all year. We haven't tested it ourselves.

Specs (This Configuration)

Power: 2 × AA batteries, included (Philips Hue)
Weather: IP54, -20 to 45 °C (Philips Hue)
Range: 12 m / 39 ft at launch (Philips press release, 2019)
Requires: Hue Bridge and at least one Hue light (Philips Hue)
Mounting: Wall or freestanding (Philips Hue)
Warranty: 2 years (Philips Hue)

Best For

Porches, paths and driveways with Hue outdoor lights
Lighting the way for guests and trick-or-treaters
Dusk-to-dawn automations that skip daytime

Skip If

You don't have a Hue Bridge or Hue lights
You want a camera or doorbell alerts, not lights
The spot gets direct rain or standing water

What We Like

Weatherproof IP54 rating
Battery powered, no outdoor wiring
Daylight sensor keeps lights off in daytime

What To Know

Philips requires a Hue Bridge and Hue lights
IP54 covers splashing water; a sheltered spot is still the safer choice
The 12 m range is from Philips's 2019 launch release; the current product page doesn't list it
Amazon shows 466 ratings, fewer than most products we review
Our photo is Philips's 2019 press image; the current model looks the same

Pros

Sold by Amazon.com on the listing we checked
Works in cold weather down to -20 °C
No wiring

Cons

Hue Bridge required
Hue lights only
Fewer ratings than usual

Alternatives

Philips Hue Indoor Motion Sensor — The smaller indoor version for hallways, stairs and closets.
Philips Hue Lily Outdoor Spot Light, 3-Pack — Color spotlights the sensor can switch on as guests arrive.
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 your porch or path already has Hue lights, this sensor turns them on when someone arrives after dark and leaves them off in daylight, with no wiring. It's useful on Halloween night and every night after. It needs a Hue Bridge; if you want to see who's at the door rather than light the way, a camera or video doorbell is the better buy.