September 4, 2026 – Global Supply Chain Update PIR sensor supply chain constraints are easing as new production capacity comes online, according to supply chain analysts. Lead times for standard PIR modules have returned to 4-6 weeks, down from peak…

September 2, 2026 – Beaverton, OR – Matter 1.5 Specification Released The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.5, the latest version of the smart home interoperability standard. The release includes significant enhancements for occupancy sensing, adding standardized configuration attributes…

August 31, 2026 – Waltham, MA – Excelitas Ramps Up Production Excelitas Technologies has announced the start of volume production for the PYD 2597 Ultra-Low Power DigiPyro sensor, following successful sampling earlier this year. The sensor features supply voltages as…

August 29, 2026 – 360iResearch Publishes Home PIR Market Report 360iResearch has released a comprehensive report on the home PIR motion sensor market, projecting growth from $7.61 billion in 2025 to $11.72 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 6.35%.…

August 27, 2026 – Brussels, Belgium – EPBD Expansion Approved The European Parliament has approved the expansion of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to require occupancy sensors in residential buildings. The vote passed 487-96, with implementation scheduled for…

August 12, 2026 – Brussels, Belgium – EPBD Expansion Proposed for Residential Sector The European Commission has proposed expanding the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to require occupancy sensors in residential buildings, not just commercial spaces. The proposal would…

August 10, 2026 – Älmhult, Sweden – IKEA Expands VALLHORN Compatibility IKEA has released a firmware update for the VALLHORN wireless motion sensor that adds native Apple HomeKit support via Matter. The update allows VALLHORN to work directly with Apple…

August 8, 2026 – Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Expands Ecosystem Integration Panasonic Industry has announced that its PaPIRs+ flat lens occupancy sensors are now natively supported by Lutron and Crestron lighting control systems, two of the largest players in the…

August 6, 2026 – Shenzhen, China – Meross Expands Presence Sensor Lineup Meross has announced the MS600 Plus, a battery-powered version of its popular MS600 Smart Presence Sensor. The new sensor combines 24 GHz mmWave radar with PIR motion detection…

August 4, 2026 – 360iResearch Publishes PIR Detector Market Analysis 360iResearch has released an updated report on the global PIR detector market, projecting growth from $1.81 billion in 2025 to $3.14 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8.14%. Market…