March 2026 – Half a Century of PIR Sensing 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of commercial PIR sensor production. From humble beginnings in security systems to today’s ubiquitous presence in smart homes, cars, and factories, the PIR sensor has had…

March 2026 – Thermostats Push PIR Technology Forward The smart thermostat market is becoming a key driver of PIR sensor innovation, as manufacturers compete to offer true presence detection (not just motion) for energy savings. Recent product launches from Google…

March 2026 – EPBD Update Drives PIR Demand The European Union has published the updated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which includes a mandate for occupancy-based lighting and HVAC control in all new commercial buildings starting January 2027. The…

January 2026 – PIR Sensors Dominate CES Innovations At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, PIR sensors emerged as a key enabling technology across multiple product categories. From smart lighting to health monitoring, manufacturers demonstrated innovative uses…

March 2026 – Strong Growth Projected for PIR Sensor Market Allied Market Research has released a comprehensive report on the global PIR sensor market, projecting robust growth through 2030. The report cites automotive safety mandates, smart home adoption, and building…

March 2026 – Industry Initiative for Sensor Sustainability Three leading PIR sensor manufacturers – Panasonic, Murata, and Excelitas – have announced a joint recycling program for end-of-life PIR sensors. The program aims to recover valuable materials (including lithium tantalate, gold,…

March 2026 – Berkeley Breakthrough in Through-Wall Sensing A research team at the University of California, Berkeley has demonstrated a prototype PIR sensor capable of detecting human motion through walls. The breakthrough uses a metamaterial lens that focuses infrared radiation…

March 2026 – IKEA Enters PIR Sensor Market IKEA has announced the VALLHORN, its first wireless PIR motion sensor, expanding the company’s smart home ecosystem. The sensor integrates with the Dirigera hub and works with IKEA’s TRÅDFRI and NYMÅNE lighting…

March 2026 – Panasonic Benefits from Automotive PIR Mandates Panasonic Corporation has reported its fiscal year 2025 results, with the Industrial Solutions division showing a 50% year-over-year increase in PIR sensor sales, reaching ¥120 billion (approximately $800 million). The growth…

March 2026 – Silicon Labs Streamlines Wireless PIR Design Silicon Labs has announced the BG24-PIR, a dedicated system-on-chip (SoC) designed specifically for wireless PIR motion sensors. The device integrates an analog front-end for pyroelectric sensors, a low-power ARM Cortex-M33 processor,…