March 22, 2026 – Canberra, Australia – NCC Update Strengthens Energy Efficiency The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced updated energy efficiency provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) that require occupancy sensors in all new commercial buildings. The…

March 25, 2026 – Tokyo, Kyoto, and Waltham – Recycling Milestone Achieved The joint PIR sensor recycling program launched in March 2025 by Panasonic, Murata, and Excelitas has reached a significant milestone, recovering over 10 million end-of-life sensors in its…

March 28, 2026 – Mountain View, CA – Nest Gets Smarter with PIR Occupancy Google has unveiled the 5th generation Nest Learning Thermostat, featuring an integrated ultra-low power PIR sensor for room occupancy detection. The new thermostat uses presence sensing…

March 31, 2026 – In-Wall Sensors Gain Traction in Building Automation QY Research has released a report on the global in-wall PIR occupancy sensor market, projecting steady growth driven by demand for energy-efficient lighting and building automation solutions[citation:2]. Market Projections:…

Introduction With the explosion of smart home devices, choosing the right PIR motion sensor can be overwhelming. This guide walks you through the key considerations to find the perfect sensor for your specific needs, whether you’re building a new system…

March 30, 2026 – Industry Celebrates Five Decades of PIR Sensing 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of commercial PIR sensor production. From the first pyroelectric detectors developed for security systems in the 1970s to today’s AI-enhanced sensors used in smart…

March 28, 2026 – Supply Chain Alert: PIR Sensors Face Capacity Crunch Supply chain analysts are warning of potential PIR sensor shortages beginning in 2027 as automotive child presence detection demand surges ahead of manufacturing capacity expansion. The warning comes…

March 22, 2026 – La Jolla, CA – UCSD Advances Non-Contact Health Monitoring Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have demonstrated a high-sensitivity PIR sensor capable of detecting breathing patterns through clothing, enabling non-contact monitoring of respiratory rate.…

March 25, 2026 – Yonkers, NY – Consumer Reports Standardizes PIR Testing Consumer Reports has announced the launch of standardized performance ratings for PIR motion sensors used in smart home devices. The new ratings program, developed in collaboration with the…

March 28, 2026 – Austin, TX – Silicon Labs Streamlines Wireless PIR Design Silicon Labs has announced the SiWx917-PIR, a new system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates a Wi-Fi 6 radio, Bluetooth LE, and a dedicated analog front-end for PIR sensors into…