PIR & Motion Sensor
PIR & Motion Sensor
Project Overview This project creates a smart mailbox notifier that alerts you when mail is delivered. A PIR sensor detects motion inside the mailbox when the mail carrier opens the door or inserts mail. An ESP32 sends a notification to…
Project Overview This project creates an automatic pet feeder that dispenses food when your pet approaches the feeding station. The system uses a PIR sensor to detect your pet’s presence and a servo motor to open a food hopper. You…
Project Overview This project creates an automatic staircase lighting system that turns on LED strip lights when someone approaches the stairs and turns them off after a set delay. Perfect for improving safety on stairs at night while saving energy.…
March 15, 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany – Industry Groups to Standardize Sensor Interfaces Five leading PIR sensor manufacturers—Panasonic, Murata, Excelitas, Honeywell, and Bosch—have announced the formation of the Open Occupancy Alliance (OOA), an industry group dedicated to developing standardized interfaces…
March 18, 2026 – Rochester, NY – Lighting and Sensing Converge OLEDWorks, a leading manufacturer of OLED lighting panels, has demonstrated a smart ceiling panel that integrates Panasonic PIR sensors directly into the lighting surface. The panel combines OLED illumination…
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…
Introduction PIR sensors do not respond instantly. Their response time is governed by two factors: the thermal time constant of the pyroelectric element and the electrical time constant of the readout circuit. This article explains these parameters and their practical…
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…