March 22, 2026 – Washington, DC – DOE Targets Building Sensor Innovation The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $50 million in funding for smart sensor research through its Building Technologies Office (BTO). The funding, part of the Advanced…

March 25, 2026 – Cupertino, CA – Apple Explores PIR for AR/VR Input A patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office reveals Apple is exploring the use of PIR sensor arrays for gesture recognition in its Vision…

March 25, 2026 – Meross Brings Dual-Technology Presence Sensing to Matter Ecosystem Chengdu Meross Technology Co., Ltd. has introduced a Smart Presence Sensor that integrates low-power millimeter-wave Doppler radar technology with infrared motion sensors, creating a dual-detection sensor capable of…

March 25, 2026 – PIR Sensor Prices Hit New Low According to component market intelligence firm IoT Analytics, the average selling price (ASP) of basic PIR sensor modules (HC-SR501 and equivalents) has fallen below $0.50 for the first time, reaching…

March 25, 2026 – IKEA VALLHORN Now Supported by Zigbee2MQTT The IKEA VALLHORN wireless motion sensor (model E2134) has been added to the Zigbee2MQTT compatibility list, enabling seamless integration with Home Assistant and other open-source smart home platforms. [citation:5] The…

March 24, 2026 – IKEA VALLHORN Now Compatible with Zigbee2MQTT The IKEA VALLHORN wireless motion sensor (model E2134) has been added to the Zigbee2MQTT compatibility list, allowing users to integrate the sensor with Home Assistant and other open-source smart home…

March 2026 – Passive Infrared Motion Sensors Market Shows Strong Growth Market Glass, Inc. has released a comprehensive report on the global passive infrared motion sensors market, projecting growth from $758.4 million in 2024 to $1.2 billion by 2030 at…

March 2026 – 360iResearch Publishes Comprehensive PIR Detector Market Analysis 360iResearch has released its latest report on the global PIR detector market, projecting robust growth driven by smart building initiatives, security requirements, and energy efficiency mandates[citation:1]. Market Projections: 2025 market…

March 5, 2026 – Dallas, TX – TI Expands Analog Portfolio Texas Instruments today announced the PGA460, a dedicated signal conditioning integrated circuit for pyroelectric infrared sensors. The new IC combines all the analog front-end components needed for PIR sensors…

March 8, 2026 – Tokyo – Breakthrough in Flexible Pyroelectric Sensors A research team at the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science has demonstrated a flexible, thin-film PIR sensor that can be integrated into clothing, bandages, and wearable devices.…