Smart Sensor Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Motion Sensor vs Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Motion Sensor and the Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor are battery-powered motion sensors. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Pick it for: Can be used for security monitoring (Hue says this applies only to the indoor sensor) · Smaller 55 x 55 x 30 mm body (the Outdoor Sensor: 76 x 76 x 56 mm)

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Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor

Pick it for: IP54, protected against dust and splashing water (the Motion Sensor: IP20) · Detection area of 0-10 m (the Motion Sensor: 0-5 m) · Works from -20°C to 45°C (the Motion Sensor: 0°C to 40°C)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Motion Sensor Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor
Detects Motion (0-5 m) and daylight level Motion (0-10 m) and daylight level
Connection Zigbee and Bluetooth; Hue Bridge required Zigbee and Bluetooth; Hue Bridge required
Power 2 x AAA batteries (included) 2 x AA batteries (included)
Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Pros

  • Wireless and battery powered, so no wiring
  • Can also be used for security monitoring

Cons

  • Needs a Hue Bridge
  • Indoor use; Hue points to its outdoor sensor for outdoor areas
Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor

Pros

  • 0-10 m detection area
  • IP54 rated against dust and splashing water
  • Runs from -20°C to 45°C
  • Battery powered (2 x AA)

Cons

  • Needs a Hue Bridge
  • Not for security monitoring (Hue limits that to the indoor sensor)

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Motion Sensor

  • Can be used for security monitoring (Hue says this applies only to the indoor sensor)
  • Smaller 55 x 55 x 30 mm body (the Outdoor Sensor: 76 x 76 x 56 mm)
Why choose the Philips Hue Outdoor Sensor

  • IP54, protected against dust and splashing water (the Motion Sensor: IP20)
  • Detection area of 0-10 m (the Motion Sensor: 0-5 m)
  • Works from -20°C to 45°C (the Motion Sensor: 0°C to 40°C)

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