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…

April 26, 2026 – New Price Milestone for PIR Sensors According to component market intelligence firm SupplyFrame, the average selling price of basic PIR sensor modules (HC-SR501 and equivalents) has fallen below $0.40 for the first time, reaching $0.38 in…

April 24, 2026 – Nuremberg, Germany – Siemens Expands Industrial Sensor Portfolio Siemens has introduced the SIRIUS PIR safety sensor, a new pyroelectric sensor designed for personnel detection in hazardous industrial areas. The sensor carries SIL2 (Safety Integrity Level 2)…

April 23, 2026 – Shenzhen, China – Aqara Extends Battery Life with New Sensor Aqara has announced the Motion Sensor P2, a new Zigbee/Thread PIR motion sensor featuring 7-year battery life from a single CR2450 battery. The sensor also supports…

April 22, 2026 – Cupertino, CA – Apple Explores PIR for Home Ecosystem A patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office reveals Apple is exploring the integration of PIR sensors across its smart home product lineup, including…