June 19, 2026 – Geneva, Switzerland – ST Expands Analog Portfolio STMicroelectronics has announced the STHS34PF80, a dedicated signal conditioning IC for pyroelectric infrared sensors. The new IC features ultra-low power consumption of just 1.5µA, making it ideal for battery-powered…

June 17, 2026 – Seoul, South Korea – Samsung Expands SmartThings Ecosystem Samsung Electronics has announced the SmartThings Station Pro, a new smart home hub that integrates a PIR motion sensor for presence detection. The device combines hub functionality, Thread…

June 17, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Amazon Bridges Sidewalk and Matter Ecosystems Amazon has announced that Sidewalk-compatible PIR sensors now support Matter 1.4, the latest version of the universal smart home standard. The update enables Sidewalk sensors to work…

June 15, 2026 – Munich, Germany – Infineon Expands Sensor Portfolio Infineon Technologies has announced its entry into the PIR sensor market with a new automotive-grade line of pyroelectric sensors. The sensors are specifically designed for child presence detection systems,…

June 15, 2026 – Bosch Achieves First UL 2680 Certification for PIR Sensor Bosch Security Systems has announced that its BlueLine AI PIR motion sensor is the first device to receive certification under UL 2680, the new safety standard for…

June 2, 2026 – Austin, TX – Silicon Labs Streamlines Wireless PIR Sensor 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…

May 31, 2026 – Ann Arbor, MI – Non-Contact Sleep Monitoring Using PIR Researchers at the University of Michigan have published a study demonstrating that ceiling-mounted PIR sensors can track sleep patterns without requiring wearables or cameras. The system uses…

May 29, 2026 – Hong Kong – Meross Brings Presence Sensing to Matter Ecosystem Meross has announced that its MS600 Smart Presence Sensor has received Matter certification, enabling native integration with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings.…

May 27, 2026 – Boca Raton, FL – ADT Brings Long Battery Life Outdoors ADT has announced the ADT Outdoor Motion Sensor Pro, a new wireless PIR security sensor designed for exterior use with an industry-leading 10-year battery life. The…

May 25, 2026 – Mountain View, CA – Nest Thermostat Gets Smarter Presence Detection Google has released a firmware update for the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) that further improves the device’s PIR presence detection algorithms. Version 8.6, rolling out…