I have three outdoor light fixtures (3+3 =6 chandelier bulbs) + (2 floodlight bulbs) that I want to simply turn on and off based on a wireless motion sensor. The 3 fixtures are tied to a single light switch.
I am hoping someone can point me to the only two items I would need to do this (that connect to each other):
Smart Wall switch (to replace existing wall switch USA house, so likely 15amp) that can be triggered by motion sensor.
(maybe I need a hub too?)
Strangely, I am having trouble finding a simple setup like this from all the companies out there, hoping that SmartThings universe has a combo that can make this happen??
Current possibilities:
Hue Outdoor sensor + replace all bulbs in 3 fixtures (expensive and overkill)
(MAYBE) HomeKit switch + Hue Outdoor sensor… But want to avoid apple products/software.
yes, to automate things you’ll need some kind of initial investment into a “controller.” Obviously I’m going to recommend smartthings hub. They are not expensive and you can easily add more devices in the future without needing another hub.
So you’ll need a smart switch that works with smartthings and a motion sensor. I’m not familiar with ‘outdoor’ motion sensors but it seems you found one anyway. Hue products work best with a hue hub. You can use a hue hub and a smartthings hub together if you’d like. Hue is expensive and proprietary though.
The outdoor caveat for motion sensors may raise the price quite a bit. I might suggest just protecting the motion sensor from the elements if possible. Like pointing it out a window or placing it under an eve or something. Any zwave or zigbee motion sensor is compatible with the ST platform and will work for your situation.
Any way, a ST hub, a ST compatible motion sensor, and a ST compatible in-wall switch will do what you’re asking. The automation part is included in the SmartThings(ST) phone app, called smart lighting. You can easily setup; turn on [switch] when [motion sensor] motion is [active], and turn off [switch] when [motion sensor] is inactive for xx minutes.