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Is there ANY other PIR than KaKu APIR-2150 that is supported

AnnieAnnie Member
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Hello;

Does someone know if there is any other PIR motion detector that can be used OUTSIDE with Homey? The KaKu APIR-2150 is failing due to its poor signal strength.

Nice weekend!

André

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  • ChielvbChielvb Member
    I use the Fibaro motion sensor, but not direct in the open air
  • GeurtDijkerGeurtDijker Member
    Annie said:
    Hello;

    Does someone know if there is any other PIR motion detector that can be used OUTSIDE with Homey? The KaKu APIR-2150 is failing due to its poor signal strength.

    Nice weekend!

    André
    I fixed my transmit range  problem soldering a better antenna :smile: 
    https://forum.athom.com/discussion/comment/24733/#Comment_24733
  • AnnieAnnie Member

    Soldered 20 cm of wire on to the original antenna and drilled a tiny hole in the housing to feed through the wire. As far as I can see, things function reliable now. The signal that the APIR-2150 produces is really s****y.... the detector is placed only 5 metres from Homey. Anyway, problems solved. Thanks for your comments, have a nice weekend,

    André

  • TheoDeKoningTheoDeKoning Member
    @Annie
    The signal that the APIR-2150 produces is not bad. Homey can't received properly. Lost it after 4 meters.

    For a test I have it taken it out of the box yesterday. The RFXtrx433E saw the signal from the 2nd floor.
    This moment I did paired the APIR to an ACD-1000 and that react perfect from the 2nd floor.

    Now tell me, who is to blame.

    Put APIR for the 2nd time back in the box. ;)


  • AnnieAnnie Member

    Hi Theo;

    This proves something... I hope Homey will get an update that will improve it's KaKu reception.

    Thanks for responding,

    André

  • TheoDeKoningTheoDeKoning Member
    That hope, I have giving up Annie. :'(
  • AnnieAnnie Member
    :'( :'( :'(
  • GeurtDijkerGeurtDijker Member
    Annie said:

    Soldered 20 cm of wire on to the original antenna and drilled a tiny hole in the housing to feed through the wire. As far as I can see, things function reliable now. The signal that the APIR-2150 produces is really s****y.... the detector is placed only 5 metres from Homey. Anyway, problems solved. Thanks for your comments, have a nice weekend,

    André

    I advise to cut the wire to approximately 16,8 cm as that is the optimal length tor the frequency. Homey with the old firmware did receive  the signal  from a remote wiyh cr2032 battery from one location but not from the normal apir. after the antenna  mod it worked. 
    I have read other domotica fora with users experienceing the same withe the apir.
    Software optimizations on Homey only can make it better. 
  • AnnieAnnie Member

     Hi Geurt:

    Thanks! I will shorten the wire a bit.

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