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How to set up a Hue motion sensor

All Hue products follow the same easy QR code setup, so you can scan and set up all your Hue devices at the same time.

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1. Do you have more than one Hue device to add?
Keep them all together! You’ll scan all of their QR codes during the same step.

2. Do you have the Hue app?
Download it in your phone’s app store.

 

Connect with a Bridge

Motion sensor setup instructions

Your Bridge should be connected and added to your Hue app. 

Haven’t done that yet? Learn how to set up the Bridge.

 

1. Open the Hue app.

2. On your Home tab, tap the three dots (…) icon. Then, tap Add devices

Two smartphones displaying a smart lighting app, showing lighting scenes and options like Add device, Edit Room, and Delete Room.

Note: You can also open the Settings tab, and then tap Devices. Tap the blue plus (+) icon in the top right corner.

Hue app displaying Settings tab with indicator over Devices, Hue app displaying Devices menu with indicator over blue plus (add) icon

3. Choose a Room to add the motion sensor to.

A smartphone screen showing a smart lighting app interface to select a room for adding devices, with ""Living Room"" selected.

4. Scan the QR code.
     If you have more Hue devices to add, scan them now. Once they’ve been successfully scanned, tap Next

Note: If your product doesn’t have a QR code, tap No QR code to add it by searching or using its serial number.

Two smartphone screens showing a smart lighting app interface for adding devices by scanning QR codes, with buttons for user actions.

5. Tap the sensor you want to add. 
     If you have multiple sensors, they’ll show up in the screen.

Smartphone screen showing a sensor setup app with options for motion sensor and secure contact sensor, plus Skip and Next buttons.

6. Tap Next.

Smartphone screen displaying a motion sensor setup interface with ""Success! Motion sensor connected"" message and a green checkmark.

7. Once the motion sensor has been added, you’ll able to customize its settings, such as the lights it controls and what happens when they’re triggered.

Two smartphones display a motion sensor setup guide and default settings screen with tips, time schedules, and brightness options.

Need help?

Browse our FAQ or contact Support. 

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