Adjust motion sensor?

[iconium137]

Hi guys,

I have a couple questions about Samsung ST Motion Sensor, Can I adjust the sensibility and coverage ?
Thanks

[diehllane (Brian Diehl)]

You can adjust coverage to narrow it using a tube. They don’t have sensitivity adjustments as far as pet immunity or range though on the board. For that you’d need a 3rd party sensor like EcoLink.

Whats the best sensor to buy for Pet owners?

As @rpittser points out, in addition to the inexpensive “pet immune” sensors, which typically just have two or three settings, some of the more expensive motion sensors like the Fibaro have a much wider range of sensitivity options. So again, combination of sensitivity setting and positioning may enable you to ignore pets. But the details still matter. Someone, maybe @Mike_Maxwell ? Uses motion sensors embedded in the wall with a narrow tube over them to really limit the detection area. Set at just the right height these can be very useful for distinguishing adults from some pets, but again may not be able to tell the difference between a small child and a large dog.

[schapper05 (Jason)]

Placement, and white stickers can also work for honing in.

[Mclovin50]

I would also add that rotating the motion sensor gives different coverage as well. Example, turning the sensor so the bump is on the right or left side, will give you a wider range left to right and narrower height.