Ikea’s push to democratize the smart home continues with the introduction of three new Zigbee sensors that won’t break the bank.
Parasoll is a typical window and door sensor that can be discretely mounted to trigger an automation when an open / close event is detected.
The Vallhorn motion sensor can be used both indoors and outdoors (with IP44 splash protection against rain) to activate lights or other automations when movement is detected.
It costs just €7.99 and can sense more of the room than Ikea’s existing $14.99 / €12.99 motion sensor that’s smaller but only useable indoors and needs its coin cell battery replaced more frequently.
Sensors like these can save homeowners a ton of money before a water leak has the opportunity to create real damage.
In a statement sent to The Verge, Ikea digital product area manager Jonas Söderqvist says the company has “decided to delay this functionality” and will provide an update “when it’s time.” The ongoing delay is understandable given that Ikea’s products already integrate well with other platforms, and the company is focused on keeping things as simple as possible for anyone who delves into the smart home on a whim while shopping for a new bookcase.
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Ikea’s push to democratize the smart home continues with the introduction of three new Zigbee sensors that won’t break the bank.
Parasoll is a typical window and door sensor that can be discretely mounted to trigger an automation when an open / close event is detected.
The Vallhorn motion sensor can be used both indoors and outdoors (with IP44 splash protection against rain) to activate lights or other automations when movement is detected.
It costs just €7.99 and can sense more of the room than Ikea’s existing $14.99 / €12.99 motion sensor that’s smaller but only useable indoors and needs its coin cell battery replaced more frequently.
Sensors like these can save homeowners a ton of money before a water leak has the opportunity to create real damage.
In a statement sent to The Verge, Ikea digital product area manager Jonas Söderqvist says the company has “decided to delay this functionality” and will provide an update “when it’s time.” The ongoing delay is understandable given that Ikea’s products already integrate well with other platforms, and the company is focused on keeping things as simple as possible for anyone who delves into the smart home on a whim while shopping for a new bookcase.
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