Eve launches new HomeKit motion sensor with Thread, light triggers

The new second-generation Eve Motion HomeKit sensor adds Thread support, an integrated light sensor, and costs less than the previous model.

Six years after its original motion sensor was released with HomeKit support, Eve is launching an updated model to replace it. Alongside the regular motion detection of the previous model, this generation adds a luminosity sensor.

The company also says that it has aimed at future-proofing the motion sensor by adding Thread, and being ready for the new Matter smart home standard.

"We can't wait for Matter to become available in Fall 2022," said Jerome Gackel, Eve Systems CEO. "With the launch of the new model of Eve Motion we continue to deliver a wave of products prepared to shape the smart home of the future."

"Combining wireless motion and light sensors," continued Gackel, "Eve Motion is the essential tool to automate your HomeKit smart home."

The luminosity sensor allows for light-based triggers alongside motion ones. So a person entering a room in daylight might, for example, trigger a fan to turn on. But someone entering the same room at night would instead have the lights turn on.

Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, the new Eve Motion sensor has an stated 120 degrees field of view. It is powered by two AAA batteries, and connects wirelessly over Bluetooth Low Energy and Thread.

The new Eve Motion sensor costs $39.95 — $10 lower than the previous model. It is available direct from Eve, and will shortly be available through Amazon.

14 Comments

macgui 17 Years · 2471 comments

About 2 years ago

Looks very similar to Hue's motion sensors. It's currently available from Amazon and at $40 it's $10 cheaper than the original Hue motion sensor and the same price as Hue's newer version.

I need to read up on Thread capability but I don't think my Hue setup has it. Having a light trigger as well as a motion trigger adds some utility though and I've been needing at least one more motion sensor.

linkman 11 Years · 1041 comments

Not withstanding potential security concerns and cost savings, is there any advantage this device would have versus a camera that potentially has a lot more functionality?

appleinsideruser 5 Years · 663 comments

I wonder if you can have a lux based threshold trigger (without needing motion)?

elliots11 16 Years · 289 comments

linkman said:

Not withstanding potential security concerns and cost savings, is there any advantage this device would have versus a camera that potentially has a lot more functionality?

You can put a motion sensor in a bathroom and it's ok. Good luck doing that with a camera. In general a motion sensor is less intrusive to privacy and overall vibe of a room than a camera. So deployment options and emotional experience.

22july2013 11 Years · 3736 comments

appleinsideruser said:

I wonder if you can have a lux based threshold trigger (without needing motion)?

Yes. That's part of the Home app. Check the Home app on your Mac, iPhone or iPad. It should be under "Add Automation / A sensor detects something / Select a Light Sensor. / Select Lux reading".

In fact, the article mentions that you can trigger based on lux.