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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
I am going to give a very broad review on this... but to save you the long reading, AeoTech/Chris support has been ROCK SOLID in getting driver issues figured out with my TriSensor 8, and my Hubitat C7.My long adventure started with my sensor not updating LUX (luminescence) values every 10 mins like I wanted to trigger on some lights. I followed all of the manual steps and it was just a pain in the butt from the second I unboxed it.So I reached out to support and 'Chris' took up my ticket. He gave me several ideas and steps that just did not work out at all. After a few emails, it was realized that as a support tech... he did not have a Hubitat to test code and such with. Chris resolved that very quick and got one to compare my logs and issues. He asked me to be patient while he got his Hubitat and figured out how the Aeotech TriSensor 8 worked with it.Chris has been super responsive throughout the entire support ticket... even when I wanted to quit. I am happy to report that my TriSensor8 functions as designed !!!!!!! *knock wood*
R. Dibb
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
Yes, these work well, but beware of the very short life for the cost of the item at $60+. You can generally only expect 1.5 to 2 years. The one I am reviewing is 1.7 years old, but others have failed over time too.In the case of this unit, it will not stop sensing motion making any motion sensing useless. See attached pics.The other night I noticed the porch lights stuck on. I have this unit to detect back motion and turn on the porch lights for 2 minutes. In checking the sensor, it does nothing but detect motion, stop, then detect motion again, multiple times per minute. See Pic 1. Put it in a box, in a closet, basement, anywhere and it now does the same. No stopping it. This unit is mounted on a back porch and has no weather contact.The one on my front porch also failed about 6 months ago. It was maybe 1.5 years old. Same issue, only it just had weird motion sensing, but none the less, false motion sensing. It is also way up on a wrap-around porch15' from the overhang. And these two sensors replaced others which had failed before. Needless to say, I'm not buying these anymore. (I switched to ThirdReality sensors which just detect motion, no temp or lighting or humidity sensor.)Hope this helps you decide and maybe Aeotec will see it too.
Konstantin Panchenko
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2022
This is a very good motion sensor, I have 4 of those and they work perfectly, battery life is very good. Note that this is a z-wave sensor and you need a hub to use it.
Nicholas Parker
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
I have this set up to turn on/off my Hue kitchen lights based on motion and light level in the room using SmartThings. Working great.The unit's light sensor is helpful because it means you are only triggering the room lights to turn on when it is actually dark. SmartThings lets you include this parameter when programming the action to turn on the lights.With SmartThings, you can also program the room light(s) to turn off when motion is not detected for a period of time. This motion sensor is accurate enough to handle it.It has a noticeable green light in the upper-right corner of the front face that flashes when it detects motion. It is noticeable and brighter than typical. According to the documentation and some forums, you can access the customization parameters to disable the green light and adjust a few other parameters. I didn't dive that deep. These options aren't on the surface in SmartThings and require more advanced knowledge.Of course, you can use this motion sensor as a trigger for all sorts of things. I'm just using it for my Hue lights.I'm not using the temperature sensor but it does work.Overall, I am satisfied with this sensor. It reliably picks up motion and the light sensor makes it perfect for my application. I am getting no false triggers. Plus, it's small. The only downside is the green light on motion. It's a little bright. Minor.(photo: the motion sensor is sitting next to a SmartThings button on a shelf in front of a window)
Alex Ogle
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2021
Aeotec really need to describe how this product works much more clearly. I have it paired to my SmartThings hub with some interesting behaviour.Motion is detected over a fair distance with fairly large movements, and reported instantly. The online manual says range is 7 metres but the marketing claim is 9.5 metres, however, there is no statement of field of view, which I'd estimate at about 120°. Around 30 seconds later (with no motion) the state reverts.Temperature and light is reported as accurately as needed but it is not clear how often it reports those in. The temperature sensor is within the product and is very slow to respond, to the point that it seems stuck. The light sensor can report quickly, but doesn't. There doesn't seem to be a fixed schedule to readings. Sometimes, the SmartThings app says the sensor isn't connected but then it suddenly corrects itself. It seems to read often enough for my automation, but I'd rather know how it works to ensure my schemes are robust.It seems that every time it updates to the hub, a green LED flashes. This may be useful but it is bright. Fortunately, it is brief, but it is a bit distracting at night (I am using mine as a presence sensor in my living room to activate lights when things get dim).The battery is a rather large CR123A lithium 3V. This seems a foolish decision as that same battery size also comes as alkaline 1.5V. It won't work with the latter. Also, there is nothing to prevent someone inserting the battery the wrong way around other than some none-too-distinct polarity marks moulded in the plastic.The instruction manual makes a complete hash of the pairing procedure. It tells you to replace the rear of the product after pulling the battery tab but then says you need a five digit number that is printed on the inside of the rear cover. It also requires you to push a button that is not labeled and is hidden next to the battery.The rear cover does not come away from the product smoothly and is awkward to replace.This is a functional product, but Aeotec really should have put more effort into describing it better.
MikeO3
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2020
Sending this unit back. Inconsistent motion detection, lux readings make no sense and the unit stops talking to controller. Works for about 2 days then needs to be battery reset to start talking again.I have an older Aeon unit right beside it which has been working for ages. You would figure the new TriSensor would be better then it's older sibling... Nope. As mentioned, light readings were way out in stupid range when it was bright and really only seemed to report accurately below 75 lux.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2020
It does what it says it will do. Set up very easily. To detect it you have to put it near the vera controller. After that, you can put it anywhere. Very happy with it. Will have to get a new battery for it eventually.
Client d'
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2020
Obligé de retirer la batterie souvent pour faire un reset de l’appareil. Donc manque un peu de fiabilité.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
I have been using the device for about 3 weeks in an outdoor shed about 100ft from the nearest repeater and it has been working without any issues.The setup was a pain with a Zstick as you need to follow special instructions in the manual available online from the mfg. Those instructions were not in the printed guide.The sensor never stopped working even as temperatures reached -28°F. The battery that came with the product appears to be low quality, and the battery level dropped like a rock in the cold weather. I suspect a higher quality battery will fare better in the cold weather.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
I purchased 3 of these based upon my favorable experience with other aeotec products including the multi Sensor 6, wallmotes, sirens etc. So far I have tried to use 2 of these without any success on my smart things system. I thought at first it was a problem with the included battery that seemed to die after one week. New Duracell batteries and still disconnecting from system in a day to a week. Just can't keep them running, they always seem to stick with motion on so related switches stay on sensing motion. Remove the battery and reset, they connect back up and run for a bit then start process over again. Also product case etc much cheaper material than the multi Sensor 6 line. These devices are useless to me and I am outside the Amazon return time so unless aeotec is listening, I am now out over $100. Look for a different product or spend the extra for the multi Sensor 6.
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