PIR & Motion Sensor
PIR & Motion Sensor
July 16, 2026 – Bentonville, AR – Walmart Expands Energy Efficiency Program Walmart has announced the deployment of PIR occupancy sensors in 500 of its U.S. stores as part of a broader energy efficiency initiative. The sensors will control lighting…
July 14, 2026 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – NXP Simplifies Sensor Installation NXP Semiconductors has announced a new PIR sensor with integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) for wireless configuration. The sensor can be commissioned using a smartphone without powering up the…
July 12, 2026 – Oxford, UK – PIR for Respiratory Screening Researchers at Oxford University have published a study demonstrating that high-sensitivity PIR sensors can detect COVID-19 by analyzing breathing patterns. The non-contact method could enable rapid screening in airports,…
July 9, 2026 – Home Assistant Community Update The Home Assistant team has released version 2026.7, which includes a new occupancy dashboard that visualizes motion history from PIR sensors across your smart home. The dashboard provides at-a-glance insights into room…
July 7, 2026 – Austin, TX – Silicon Labs Streamlines Wireless PIR Design Silicon Labs has announced the EFR32xG28-PIR, a new wireless SoC that integrates a PIR analog front-end with a low-power radio, enabling single-chip wireless motion sensors with 10+…
July 4, 2026 – Global Supply Chain Alert Industry analysts are warning of a potential PIR sensor shortage beginning in late 2027 as automotive child presence detection and building energy mandates create competing demand for limited production capacity. Demand Drivers…
Project Overview This project creates a smart fan controller that turns on a fan when motion is detected and the room temperature exceeds a set threshold. It is perfect for bathrooms, home offices, or workshops where you want ventilation only…
July 2, 2026 – Cambridge, MA – Self-Calibrating Sensors on the Horizon Researchers at MIT have demonstrated a PIR sensor that self-calibrates using machine learning, eliminating the need for manual sensitivity adjustment and reducing false alarms by up to 80%.…
Project Overview This project creates a TV time limit reminder that alerts when someone has been watching for too long. A PIR sensor detects when the viewing area is occupied, and a timer tracks how long the TV has been…
June 30, 2026 – Beijing, China – China Tightens Building Energy Standards China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has announced updated building energy codes that require occupancy sensors in all new commercial and residential buildings starting January 1, 2029.…