PIR & Motion Sensor
PIR & Motion Sensor
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…
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%.…
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.…
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…