June 27, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Amazon Sidewalk Ecosystem Grows Amazon has announced three new Sidewalk-compatible PIR sensors from third-party manufacturers, significantly expanding the ecosystem for long-range, low-power motion detection. New Sensor Models 1. YoLink Sidewalk Motion Sensor Price:…

June 25, 2026 – Boca Raton, FL – ADT Extends Battery Life in New Sensor ADT has announced the ADT Motion Sensor Pro, a new wireless PIR security sensor with an industry-leading 10-year battery life. The sensor uses a CR123A…

June 23, 2026 – Stanford, CA – Privacy-Preserving Safety Monitoring Researchers at Stanford University have published a paper demonstrating that PIR sensor arrays can effectively monitor social distancing in workplace settings without using cameras. The system preserves employee privacy while…

June 23, 2026 – Waltham, MA – Excelitas Sees Strong Adoption of Ultra-Low Power Sensor Excelitas Technologies has announced that orders for its PYD 2597 Ultra-Low Power DigiPyro sensor have increased 200% since its launch in January 2026, driven by…

June 21, 2026 – Sacramento, CA – California Tightens Building Energy Standards The California Energy Commission has adopted updated Title 24 building energy standards that require occupancy sensors in all commercial spaces, effective January 1, 2027. The updated code mandates…

June 21, 2026 – Mountain View, CA – Nest Thermostat Gets Smarter Google has released a firmware update for the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) that improves the device’s PIR presence detection algorithms. The update, version 8.5, reduces false “away”…

June 19, 2026 – Shenzhen, China – Meross MS600 Gains Traction in Smart Home Market Meross has announced that its MS600 Smart Presence Sensor has become the company’s best-selling smart home device, with over 100,000 units sold since its January…

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 – 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 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…