Allterco Robotics and Silicon Labs has introduced Shelly Motion, a motion sensor optimized with Silicon Labs’ Wi-Fi technology.
The motion sensor connects directly to any Wi-Fi router without the use of a dedicated hub, while offering full compatibility with Alexa, Home Assistant, SmartThings and other third-party automation platforms.
Shelly Motion features a 6500 mAh rechargeable battery that can operate and remain connected to a home Wi-Fi network for more than one year on a single charge. The sensor remains connected to the Wi-Fi network all day for real-time response and instant detection of even the slightest movement. The sensor can trigger immediate action by another device, such as turning on the lights when a person enters a room.
Other features include 256 levels of sensitivity to allow users to precisely adjust the distance and movement to which the sensor reacts; tamper detect with 128 levels of vibration sensitivity; and customized schedules to control other devices based on personal preferences.
“Shelly Motion integrates locally with Home Assistant without requiring a hub or any other hardware,” said Paulus Schoutsen, founder of Home Assistant. “The sensor’s permanent connection reduces system latency and thereby enhances consumer experience in the smart home. With Shelly Motion you’re going to have an easy to install and configure motion sensor with a battery that will last."
