Does the Motion Sensor from ST require power or is it battery powered? SD

The latest version is battery powered. The original ST motion sensor had a usb powered alternative to battery. That (as well as the latest) version is still available at the ST store

In a review on CNET it stated the Motion Sensor was also a repeater. Is this still the case with the battery powered one? SD

@sdaniel105 [image] Zigbee Repeater Devices & Integrations Well I have 3 plugged in dev ices: Aeotec Range Extender Leviton DZR15 z-wave outlet Leviton DZPA1 z-wave plug-in module I understand each works as a z-wave repeater as well but there appears to be nothing to s…

The battery operated ST motion detector does NOT function as a zigbee repeater.

The units Dlee spoke about above are, correct? Have a three story 5000 sq foot house how many range extenders/ repeaters should I install?

My post above is a link to a recent discussion on the topic. For your house I would think placement of your hub on the middle floor would cover your range. Extenders might not be necessary, usually are not. Local environment factors will determine. The smartsense motion and contact sensors report s…

And I have a smartsense multi sensor mounted on my septic pump switch to count septic pump frequency and log to thingspeak (trending frequency of pumps is a good way to identify a problem early). This sensor is outside and enclosed in a pump box surrounded by electrical equipment. Not ideal for soli…

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