# \#sensor **URL:** https://community.smartthings.com/tag/sensor/113.md [Latest](https://community.smartthings.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.smartthings.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.smartthings.com/tags.md) --- ## [Soil moisture monitors](https://community.smartthings.com/t/soil-moisture-monitors/310318)
**Author:** [@Allyn\_Thomas](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Allyn_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/soil-moisture-monitors/310318 "2026-08-17T16:04:06Z")
I’m interested in monitors for my potted herbs to automate watering. I’ve got a Rainpoint watering system which works well over wifi but want monitors on Smartthings. I’ve seen sensors by candeo that claim to work with S… --- ## [12v Battery Monitoring](https://community.smartthings.com/t/12v-battery-monitoring/267666)
**Author:** [@nielsonjoseph](https://community.smartthings.com/u/nielsonjoseph)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/12v-battery-monitoring/267666 "2026-04-23T20:51:00Z")
Does anyone know of a way I could monitor a standard 12 volt battery? I am wanting to put something on a boat, and there are water/temp sensors but I can’t find anything for monitoring DC voltage. Thanks in advance --- ## [Graph of Agara Humidity sensor T2](https://community.smartthings.com/t/graph-of-agara-humidity-sensor-t2/307283)
**Author:** [@MarcVS](https://community.smartthings.com/u/MarcVS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/graph-of-agara-humidity-sensor-t2/307283 "2026-01-06T14:14:01Z")
The Graph of my Agara Humidity sensor T2 in SmartThings is often not updatet. It should show a new value every 10 Minutes, but often it takes much longer. Anyone else has the same experience? --- ## [Tapo T310 Sensors Only Show Humidity on Dashboard Despite Reporting Temperature](https://community.smartthings.com/t/tapo-t310-sensors-only-show-humidity-on-dashboard-despite-reporting-temperature/303993)
**Author:** [@nikospamp](https://community.smartthings.com/u/nikospamp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/tapo-t310-sensors-only-show-humidity-on-dashboard-despite-reporting-temperature/303993 "2025-07-30T21:31:17Z")
Hi everyone, I’m facing a strange inconsistency with how some of my TP-Link Tapo sensors are integrated into SmartThings. Setup: I have 4 Tapo sensors in total: 1x Tapo T315 in the Office — Recognized correctly in Sm… --- ## [Phone Presence Sensor quit working](https://community.smartthings.com/t/phone-presence-sensor-quit-working/260447)
**Author:** [@Slotown](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Slotown)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/phone-presence-sensor-quit-working/260447 "2024-06-17T00:39:00Z")
Four days ago my phone a OnePlus 7T quit working as a presence sensor to activate my garage door. I have rebooted the phone and the hub several times. Still not working. I have checked and validated the name of the ph… --- ## [\[OBSOLETE\] Hue motion sensor (use ST hub, but no hue bridge)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-hue-motion-sensor-use-st-hub-but-no-hue-bridge/137836)
**Author:** [@bogdanalexe90](https://community.smartthings.com/u/bogdanalexe90)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 3:43am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/obsolete-hue-motion-sensor-use-st-hub-but-no-hue-bridge/137836 "2024-01-01T03:43:40Z")
Hue motion sensor (for SmartThings integration, no Hue bridge) Inspired by \[BETA\] Hue Motion Sensor (beta) (no hue bridge) and the original smartthings motion sensor Motion: Very snappy, works better than original smar… --- ## [ST Sensibo automation not working](https://community.smartthings.com/t/st-sensibo-automation-not-working/199789)
**Author:** [@Rickydenim](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Rickydenim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/st-sensibo-automation-not-working/199789 "2023-06-23T22:34:54Z")
Hi all! I currently have 2x Sensibo AC wifi controllers that are linked to both ST and my google home. These work find when operating through the ST app (Android). The issue I have is that if I create an automation that… --- ## [Contact sensor status inconsistent](https://community.smartthings.com/t/contact-sensor-status-inconsistent/262561)
**Author:** [@pmjoen](https://community.smartthings.com/u/pmjoen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/contact-sensor-status-inconsistent/262561 "2023-04-22T20:27:17Z")
I have now seen this a bunch of times after re-adding my devices. Looks like it added this Z-Wave mono price contact sensor without edge driver (even though I have edge driver installed) and the status is different from… --- ## [Sengled Sengled Smart LED with Motion Sensor PAR38 Bulb (E13-N11WA)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/sengled-sengled-smart-led-with-motion-sensor-par38-bulb-e13-n11wa/159708)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_Borja](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Rafael_Borja)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/sengled-sengled-smart-led-with-motion-sensor-par38-bulb-e13-n11wa/159708 "2023-02-09T14:19:57Z")
Hi Sengled has new Zigebee Flood light with a motion sensor (sold at BestBuy for https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sengled-element-par38-add-on-smart-led-bulb-with-motion-sensor-white-only/6333947.p?skuId=6333947 on April 20… --- ## [Samsung SmartThings Vision](https://community.smartthings.com/t/samsung-smartthings-vision/250629)
**Author:** [@Mi\_Automations](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Mi_Automations)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/samsung-smartthings-vision/250629 "2022-10-26T16:04:56Z")
Hello To all I’m facing an issue with my Samsung SmartThings Vision Sensor The sensor blocks with a green led and doesn’t go online or either reset pressing the 7s button and sometimes when I unplug and plug the USB mi… --- ## [\*\*\* No longer supported \*\*\* \[RELEASE\] My Next Manager for your Nest® products: migrated to custom capabilities (home/away, motion, presence, and more)!](https://community.smartthings.com/t/no-longer-supported-release-my-next-manager-for-your-nest-products-migrated-to-custom-capabilities-home-away-motion-presence-and-more/114903)
**Author:** [@yvesracine](https://community.smartthings.com/u/yvesracine)\ **Replies:** 647\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/no-longer-supported-release-my-next-manager-for-your-nest-products-migrated-to-custom-capabilities-home-away-motion-presence-and-more/114903 "2022-09-06T15:57:58Z")
A contribution fee is required due to the amount of work for the design, development, and testing of the devices (equivalent of a few cups of coffee). The installation steps have been updated to reflect the fact that t… --- ## [Neo zigbee water leak sensor integration issue](https://community.smartthings.com/t/neo-zigbee-water-leak-sensor-integration-issue/217105)
**Author:** [@Balage74](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Balage74)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 4:04am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/neo-zigbee-water-leak-sensor-integration-issue/217105 "2021-11-25T04:04:24Z")
Hi All, I am trying to integrate a Neo water leak sensor (NAS-WS02B0) under Aeotec ST HUB. HUB can recognize it, automaticly add to my home s I can pair the device, it visible in the application, but when I click on it… --- ## [STSS-MULT-001 Multisensor pairing instructions](https://community.smartthings.com/t/stss-mult-001-multisensor-pairing-instructions/220024)
**Author:** [@rk54sm](https://community.smartthings.com/u/rk54sm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/stss-mult-001-multisensor-pairing-instructions/220024 "2021-03-05T19:56:44Z")
I still have a bunch of old STSS-MULT-001 multisensors (https://www.amazon.com/SmartSense-Multi-Sensor/dp/B00GM7V8K6) and want to move them to a new hub. I can’t find instructions anywhere on how to pair them. I though… --- ## [\[SmartThings\] Multipurpose sensor / button - battery CR2450 vs LIR2450?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-multipurpose-sensor-button-battery-cr2450-vs-lir2450/211294)
**Author:** [@Chares](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Chares)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-multipurpose-sensor-button-battery-cr2450-vs-lir2450/211294 "2020-11-13T21:42:33Z")
Heya all, Has anyone tested a LIR2450, which is 3.6V instead of the traditional 3V of the CR2450 on the ST multipurpose sensors and buttons? As I understand, some zigbee devices are sensitive to a voltage change even i… --- ## [Ambient light sensor](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ambient-light-sensor/168068)
**Author:** [@halfcarrot](https://community.smartthings.com/u/halfcarrot)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ambient-light-sensor/168068 "2020-11-10T23:26:36Z")
I’m looking for suggestions on a reliable Z-wave or Zigbee ambient light sensor to automate most of the lights in my house. At the moment, I have 5 x Fibaro motion sensor(different age), a Aeotec Multisensor 6, a Aqara … --- ## [\[RELEASE\] DIY Light Sensor with mains and battery power (ESP8266, NodeMCU, D1 Mini)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-diy-light-sensor-with-mains-and-battery-power-esp8266-nodemcu-d1-mini/204175)
**Author:** [@ADF.Devices](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ADF.Devices)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 5:04am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-diy-light-sensor-with-mains-and-battery-power-esp8266-nodemcu-d1-mini/204175 "2020-09-20T05:04:47Z")
It’s a small DIY project from ADF Devices . It takes one evening to complete. Instructions: https://adfdevices.com/instructions/light-sensor At the end you will have sensor connected to WiFi network with measurements v… --- ## [\[RELEASE\] DIY Voltage Sensor with mains and battery power (ESP8266, NodeMCU, D1 Mini)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-diy-voltage-sensor-with-mains-and-battery-power-esp8266-nodemcu-d1-mini/202975)
**Author:** [@ADF.Devices](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ADF.Devices)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-diy-voltage-sensor-with-mains-and-battery-power-esp8266-nodemcu-d1-mini/202975 "2020-08-21T23:56:47Z")
It’s a small DIY project from ADF Devices . It takes about one evening to complete. At the end you will have sensor connected to WiFi network with measurements visible on ADF Devices website and in SmartThings app. : :… --- ## [Motion sensor use recommendations](https://community.smartthings.com/t/motion-sensor-use-recommendations/200961)
**Author:** [@kosmicken](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kosmicken)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/motion-sensor-use-recommendations/200961 "2020-08-02T17:12:17Z")
This isn’t so much looking for recommendations on which device(s) to use, but how to implement them. That said, if you have a motion sensor that you particularly like, I am open to suggestions! I have none and will be s… --- ## [Fibaro Smoke Sensor FGSD-002 EU - Not reporting temperature](https://community.smartthings.com/t/fibaro-smoke-sensor-fgsd-002-eu-not-reporting-temperature/84962)
**Author:** [@oyvind](https://community.smartthings.com/u/oyvind)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 10:46am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/fibaro-smoke-sensor-fgsd-002-eu-not-reporting-temperature/84962 "2020-04-18T10:46:29Z")
Hello, I have two Fibaro smoke sensors (FGSD-002) that have been successfully paired with Smartthings hub. However, the smoke sensors do not report temperature like they should. I have tried to change reporting interv… --- ## [Monoprice 4 in 1 sensor draining battery](https://community.smartthings.com/t/monoprice-4-in-1-sensor-draining-battery/190560)
**Author:** [@pmjoen](https://community.smartthings.com/u/pmjoen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/monoprice-4-in-1-sensor-draining-battery/190560 "2020-04-10T19:39:55Z")
I am using the @RBoy custom DTH for the monoprice 4 in 1 sensor and I am going through the 2 AAA batteries in about a week or 2. Anyone else having battery issues with this sensor? --- ## [Maestro Thermostats and external temperature sensor](https://community.smartthings.com/t/maestro-thermostats-and-external-temperature-sensor/184700)
**Author:** [@Quentin1](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Quentin1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/maestro-thermostats-and-external-temperature-sensor/184700 "2020-01-23T02:54:50Z")
Good Day, I have 4 thermostats Stelpro Maestro that are working well. However one room has a mezzanine and the thermostat being upstair, the room downstairs is pretty cold. I have a multipurposes sensor downstairs I … --- ## [ESP8266 Temperature Monitoring in Smartthings? (Where to start with a new device)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/esp8266-temperature-monitoring-in-smartthings-where-to-start-with-a-new-device/54457)
**Author:** [@Swampmatt](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Swampmatt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:42am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/esp8266-temperature-monitoring-in-smartthings-where-to-start-with-a-new-device/54457 "2020-01-14T10:42:32Z")
I'm a bit new to Smartthings and having trouble getting started. I have created a Wifi temperature sensor using a Nodemcu ESP8266 board and DS1820. The ESP8266 posts the temperature to an internal webpage, and also sen… --- ## [Centralite 3310 temp/ humidity sensor](https://community.smartthings.com/t/centralite-3310-temp-humidity-sensor/183297)
**Author:** [@Jor](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Jor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 11:17am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/centralite-3310-temp-humidity-sensor/183297 "2020-01-10T11:17:52Z")
I have searched high and low trying to solve my centralite temp/ humidity access issue. Logging into my smartthings account online I can access the devices readings (temp, humidity etc) , however in the ST app I can onl… --- ## [ADT New door sensor does not pair](https://community.smartthings.com/t/adt-new-door-sensor-does-not-pair/182446)
**Author:** [@CarlosJ](https://community.smartthings.com/u/CarlosJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/adt-new-door-sensor-does-not-pair/182446 "2020-01-02T05:25:21Z")
New ADT door/window sensor does not pair, I got it from ebay but without battery, I think I wrongly installed battery before scaned the code, I do not know if this is the case. Pairing process fail after some minutes and… --- ## [Smart Sensors - Temperature + Motion](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-sensors-temperature-motion/181798)
**Author:** [@russellmoran](https://community.smartthings.com/u/russellmoran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smart-sensors-temperature-motion/181798 "2019-12-27T16:20:28Z")
I am upgrading my thermostats from Nest to Honeywell or Ecobee (whichever I find has the best deal). I’m going to use smart sensors in my rooms for motion detection to turn on/off lights. It would be great to have sens… --- ## [KeyWe smart lock open/close status](https://community.smartthings.com/t/keywe-smart-lock-open-close-status/172034)
**Author:** [@eoinb](https://community.smartthings.com/u/eoinb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/keywe-smart-lock-open-close-status/172034 "2019-09-30T19:07:38Z")
Currently my smart things app exposes whether the KeyWe lock status is locked versus unlocked. However it didn’t expose whether the door is opened vs closed. However according to the Z waves documentation, the lock does … --- ## [Some sensors dont show up under ADT smartthings self-monitoring section](https://community.smartthings.com/t/some-sensors-dont-show-up-under-adt-smartthings-self-monitoring-section/154306)
**Author:** [@kenau\_reveas](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kenau_reveas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/some-sensors-dont-show-up-under-adt-smartthings-self-monitoring-section/154306 "2019-02-15T21:49:15Z")
Hello everyone, I revently installed the ADT smartthings system in my house. Even though i have all ADT smartthings sensors or detectors- two of them dont ahow up under self-monitoring. And, there is no chime or sound… --- ## [Harmony Hub Activity functionality after is integrated with SmartThings](https://community.smartthings.com/t/harmony-hub-activity-functionality-after-is-integrated-with-smartthings/152194)
**Author:** [@Scrupix](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Scrupix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/harmony-hub-activity-functionality-after-is-integrated-with-smartthings/152194 "2019-02-01T14:39:03Z")
Hi guys, I have a small situation regarding the run of an activity from Harmony Hub, more precisely: I’ve created an activity in Harmony Hub to start my TV and after it starts to switch to Chanel 156 - Tested inside … --- ## [Temperature Sensor Refresh Rate or Polling Time](https://community.smartthings.com/t/temperature-sensor-refresh-rate-or-polling-time/144004)
**Author:** [@owenfmurphy](https://community.smartthings.com/u/owenfmurphy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/temperature-sensor-refresh-rate-or-polling-time/144004 "2018-11-29T13:24:48Z")
Is it possible to change the refresh rate of a sensor (specifically Visonic Door/Window Sensor Device)? I have a Visonic temp sensor that doesn’t seem to be updating very quickly. I built an app to log the reported te… --- ## [Linear Door-Windows Sensor WADWAZ-1 (GoControl Home Security Suite)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linear-door-windows-sensor-wadwaz-1-gocontrol-home-security-suite/46714)
**Author:** [@rubengarcia](https://community.smartthings.com/u/rubengarcia)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/linear-door-windows-sensor-wadwaz-1-gocontrol-home-security-suite/46714 "2018-09-26T13:16:24Z")
Hi I recently bough GoControl Home Security Suite (Essential) wich includes two Door-Window Sensors (Linear WADWAZ-1) and one Motion Sensor. I have SmartThigs v2 hub and I paired the motion sensor without any issue, bit … [Next page](https://community.smartthings.com/tag/sensor/113.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sensor)