Looking for feedback on compatibility (drivers) and frequency of updates for lux readings. Thanks!

Just hung one of these on the side of my deck 60 minutes ago... it's using the Strips Multi-Sensor built-in driver, which seems to expose most (but not all) configuration parameters. The sensor has been reporting regularly, but it's early days...

I just installed one yesterday to measure lux outside of a window and trigger a Lutron shade. I've attached a snapshot of the readings I've been getting so far. As you can see, there are some big illuminance jumps between reporting. I changed the native "frequency" option in the driver from "normal"…

I did some digging, and deep in the info pages on the Sensitive web site is a description of how the sensor determines whether or not to report. The short version is that since lux follows a logarithmic scale, it only sends a new report when lux values have doubled/halved. The normal/frequent just c…

[image] eppower: The short version is that since lux follows a logarithmic scale, it only sends a new report when lux values have doubled/halved. That's what my concern was - can't really use this to drive indoor lights. I have an Aeotec multi-sensor that I use indoors (USB powered) and the r…

Senative Comfort Strips. Note: To Anyone Hanging these Outside, Make sure that they can't get wet They are not Water Proof, the blowing rain got inside and trashed it after 6 months, killed the battery

[image] johnwilliamsoderlund: they can't get wet They are not Water Proof, the blowing rain got inside and trashed it after 6 months Yikes! Did you contact support for a replacement? Their web site claims it's outdoor-compatible , and the spec sheet says water resistant. I haven't had mine fo…

Super interesting to see the logarithmic approach to reporting. I noticed that Parameters 10 and 11 in the configuration parameters refer to "high ambient light report level" and "low ambient light report level." That makes me think we can actually narrow the reporting range and thus trigger more re…

[image] justinrsteele: The native driver in HE does not seem to allow direct manipulation of Parameters 10 and 11. Any thoughts on how to change those values? I wonder if this may be able to do it - Super basic Z-Wave parameter tool ?

Ah, that Z-Wave parameter driver looks promising! I'll check it out. Thanks.

Quick update. I've now been using the Sensative Strips for over a week, and I'm actually quite liking them. I thought the reporting gaps on the logarithmic scale would be too wide to trigger my blinds in a timely manner, but because the difference between harsh sunlight and indirect sunlight is quit…

Anyone using Sensative Strips Comfort (lux and temp)?

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I wonder if this may be able to do it - Super basic Z-Wave parameter tool?