Hardware Matrix

Is Outdoor Motion & Lux Sensor Compatible with Home Assistant (ZHA)?

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VERDICT: [ NATIVELY SUPPORTED ]
Protocol: Zigbee 3.0
Bridge Needed: NO

Hardware Safety & Verification Specs

Electrical parameters & logic voltage safety limits before powering ICs

๐ŸŸข 3.3V Native Direct Hookup ๐Ÿงช Verified in Lab
Logic Voltage 3.3V Low-Power CMOS
Voltage Rating 3.0V - 3.3V DC Rail
Current Profile Peak Tx Current: ~180mA to ~250mA @ 3.3V
Environment Rating IP65 Outdoor Weatherproof

## Compatibility Overview

The Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor is natively supported in Home Assistant through direct Zigbee 3.0 pairing via ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT without needing a Philips Hue Bridge. It exposes motion lux and temperature sensors locally.

Interactive Pinout & Wiring Diagram

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VCC
3.3V Power
GND
Ground Common
SDA / TX
Data Line (GPIO 21)
SCL / RX
Clock Line (GPIO 22)
CS / INT
Chip Select (GPIO 19)

## Technical Specification Matrix

Feature / Attribute Specification / Status
Hardware Protocol Zigbee 3.0
Bridge Required NO
Border Router Needed None (Standard Zigbee Coordinator)
Exposed Entities
Motion Binary Sensor Illuminance Lux Temperature Sensor Battery Level
Pairing Complexity Intermediate
Factory Reset Instruction Hold setup button on rear for 10 seconds until LED flashes orange then red.

## Step-by-Step Pairing Guide

1

Factory Reset Device

Hold setup button on rear for 10 seconds until LED flashes orange then red.

2

Initialize Pairing Mode on Home Assistant (ZHA)

Open Home Assistant (ZHA) administration console, navigate to Integrations / Add Device, and start pairing scanner.

3

Confirm Entity Binding & State Verification

Verify that primary entities (Motion Binary Sensor, Illuminance Lux, Temperature Sensor, Battery Level) report live state changes inside Home Assistant (ZHA).

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Does this device operate in Offline Mode?
Executes all motion automation rules locally on the Home Assistant host with <90ms response latency.
What is the expected Battery Life & Power specification?
Runs on 2x AA batteries providing 2+ years of continuous outdoor operation.
How does Signal Mesh & Range Extension function?
Acts as a Zigbee End Device (ZED). Connects to nearby mains-powered Zigbee routers for mesh extension.

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