February 2026 – Matter 1.4 Certification Testing Begins TÜV Rheinland has been officially authorized to test Matter 1.4, the latest version of the universal smart home standard. This authorization enables manufacturers to certify Matter 1.4 compliant devices, including PIR motion…

February 11, 2026 – Panasonic to Demonstrate Latest PIR Technology at embedded world Panasonic Industry Europe has announced that it will showcase its latest product solutions for IoT, industrial automation, smart home and building, and motion sensing at embedded world…

February 2026 – New Standard for Minor Motion Detection Published The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published Amendment 1 to IEC 63180:2020, introducing standardized test methods for the measurement and declaration of detection range of passive infrared detectors for major…

January 27, 2026 – Panasonic Industry Launches Revolutionary Flat PIR Sensor Panasonic Industry has announced the launch of its latest innovation in PIR motion sensors: the Flat Wide Detection Type (12 lens), the first product incorporating the new PaPIRs+ technology.…

January 27, 2026 – Panasonic Industry to Demonstrate Latest PIR Technology at embedded world Panasonic Industry Europe has announced that it will showcase its latest product solutions for IoT, industrial automation, smart home and building, and motion sensing at embedded…

January 19, 2026 – Panasonic Industry Launches Revolutionary Flat PIR Sensor Panasonic Industry has announced the launch of its latest innovation in PIR motion sensors: the Flat Wide Detection Type (12 lens), being the first product incorporating the new PaPIRs+…

January 19, 2026 – PIR Detector Market Set for Steady Growth 360iResearch has released a report on the global PIR detector market, projecting growth from $1.81 billion in 2025 to $3.14 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8.14% .…

January 15, 2026 – Commercial PIR Motion Sensors Evolving into Smart-Building Inputs According to a new report from 360iResearch, the commercial PIR motion sensor market is evolving from simple occupancy triggers to core smart-building inputs for efficiency, safety, and compliance…

January 14, 2026 – Excelitas Expands DigiPyro Family with Ultra-Low Power Option Excelitas Technologies has introduced the PYD 2597 Ultra-Low Power DigiPyro sensor, a new passive infrared (PIR) sensor designed to significantly extend battery life in remote and battery-operated motion…

January 13, 2026 – Meross Brings Dual-Technology Presence Sensing to Matter Ecosystem Meross has introduced the MS600 Smart Presence Sensor, a Matter-certified device that combines low-power millimeter-wave radar with PIR motion detection technology. The sensor is capable of detecting both…