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NewsSolar EnergyMotionAware: Is the Hue Motion Sensor Now Redundant?
The new Hue Bridge Pro brings a fresh look to the Hue ecosystem and brings the control center to a new level. In addition to significantly increased performance, MotionAware is the highlight of the next generation. It detects movements based on signals from at least three lamps in the room. Is the use of the classic Hue Motion Sensor now redundant? We clarify this for you in this article.
MotionAware and the new Hue Bridge Pro
Philips Hue made a big splash at IFA 2025. With MotionAware, there is a new, free function for 95 percent of all light sources that transforms lamps (market overview) into motion sensors. The only requirement is to use the new Hue Bridge Pro, which was introduced by the company as well. Compared to its predecessor, the price has increased. The Bridge Pro costs $89.99 and is already available on Amazon*.
It is more powerful and supports over 150 lights and 50 accessories. The keywords here are ‘additional accessories’: The new function made me ask myself: “Is the classic Hue Motion Sensor redundant? Can I sell it now that I can do something similar with MotionAware?”
The Philips Hue Motion Sensor is one of my favorite accessories in my smart home. It detects movement and can, therefore, automatically turn lights on. After a period of pre-set time, the light turns itself off again if no additional movement is detected. This is ideal for passageways such as corridors or stairwells. I particularly like the integrated brightness detection in reality: the sensor only turned the lights on when it was dark enough.
The new MotionAware function does not make the Hue Motion Sensor redundant. At the Hue press event, I confirmed this via a combination of both components working together, making it all worthwhile. MotionAware detects movement even through furniture thanks to Zigbee signals. The problem is compatibility. The Hue smart plug, Hue Go models, and especially old Hue lamps are not compatible. MotionAware also has no integrated brightness detection.
Thomas ist seit 2023 im Team und begeistert sich für Smart-Home-Geräte und Haushaltsrobotik. Besonders haben es ihm Saugroboter und Smart Locks angetan, die er in Tests genauer unter die Lupe nimmt. In seiner Freizeit ist er regelmäßig im Fitnessstudio, interessiert sich für digitale Gesundheit und schwört auf den Whoop MG und die Apple Watch Ultra 3. Er ist tief im Apple-Ökosystem verankert und wäre ohne MacBook und iPhone im Alltag vollkommen aufgeschmissen.
