Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
PIR or “Passive Infrared Sensors” have many applications, especially in motion detection. They are a cornerstone of home automation systems. And recently, I got a few promising new detectors to compare—time for a closer look.
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Links:
AM312: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUGryJX
HC-SR501: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ8KpcV
HC-SR505: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6Hqtgl
EKMC1603111: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8QFp6v
EKMC1601111: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTgIfJ3
AM612 (5pcs): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTKPV9n
AMG8833: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVQsI0D
ESP32: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYi6xe1
ESP32 base: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d66gEzT
ESP8266 base: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8bueL9
HC_SR501 hack: lowpowerlab.com/guide/motionmote/pir-sensor-options
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Supporting Material and Blog Page: sensorsiot.org
Github: github.com/sensorsiot
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PIR or “Passive Infrared Sensors” have many applications, especially in motion detection. They are a cornerstone of home automation systems. And recently, I got a few promising new detectors to compare—time for a closer look.
I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott!, Electroboom, Electronoobs, EEVblog, and others
Links:
AM312: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUGryJX
HC-SR501: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ8KpcV
HC-SR505: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6Hqtgl
EKMC1603111: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8QFp6v
EKMC1601111: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTgIfJ3
AM612 (5pcs): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTKPV9n
AMG8833: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVQsI0D
ESP32: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYi6xe1
ESP32 base: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d66gEzT
ESP8266 base: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8bueL9
HC_SR501 hack: lowpowerlab.com/guide/motionmote/pir-sensor-options
The links above usually are affiliate links which support the channel (no additional cost for you).
Supporting Material and Blog Page: sensorsiot.org
Github: github.com/sensorsiot
My Patreon Page: patreon.com/AndreasSpiess
Discord: discord.gg/JfgDSa8
If you want to support the channel, please use the links below to start your shopping. No additional charges for you, but I get a commission (of your purchases the next 24 hours) to buy new stuff for the channel
My Amazon.com shop: amazon.com/shop/andreasspiess
For Banggood bit.ly/2jAQEf4
For AliExpress: bit.ly/2B0yTLL
For Amazon.de: amzn.to/2r0ZCYI
For Amazon UK: amzn.to/2mxBaJf
For ebay.com: ebay.to/2DuYXBp
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013947273409
twitter.com/spiessa
instructables.com/member/Andreas%20Spiess
Please do not try to Email me or invite me on LinkedIn. These communication channels are reserved for my primary job
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
