Zigbee Lux sensor (ceiling mounted)

[rhodesda]

Can anyone recommend a ceiling mounted lux sensor, I've found this Xiaomi one but not sure if it is compatible

[markus]

I can’t recommend any lux sensors since I’ve not installed any yet, but I can say that the one from Aqara/Xiaomi will get UNOFFICIAL support soonish, but it is an Aqara/Xiaomi device and will need all the special consideration that comes with that. There’s whole threads about the topic. In short, Xiaomi/Aqara are not recommended devices. Some have them running, me included, and they work great. For others, not so much, YMMV.

[mike.maxwell]

@rhodesda

ceiling mounted lux sensor

out of interest, what's the use case?

[rhodesda]

@mike.maxwell

out of interest, what's the use case?

To use in conjunction with an Aqara motion detector for hallway motion lighting. The Aqara has lux but it is positioned in a dark corner so doesn't give a good representation. A dedicated lux sensor in the centre of my hall would be better.

[mike.maxwell]

Have a look at the Philips indoor motion sensor, no reason it couldn't be mounted on the ceiling.

[rhodesda]

@mike.maxwell

Philips indoor motion sensor

It's a bit big for my liking, and expensive! I'm a tight Yorkshireman if there's nothing else I'll try relocate the Aqara somewhere more suitable.

[mike.maxwell]

@rhodesda

if there's nothing else

there isn't Zigbee wise, Lux sensors aren't very common.

[rhodesda]

@markus

that the one from Aqara/Xiaomi will get UNOFFICIAL support soonish,

Is there a thread about the Xiaomi lux sensor? I've read about the Xiaomi/Aqara issues, mine seem okay so far

[veeceeoh]

@rhodesda

Is there a thread about the Xiaomi lux sensor?

Xiaomi smart light sensor

Hi, I'm looking for a zigbee illuminance sensor to turn on my front yard lights when it gets dark. I've found a topic about aqara/xiaomi motion sensor, but it doesn't fit my needs as it only measures light when motion is detected. However I've found this device on AliExpress Xiaomi Mijia Smart Light Sensor Zigbee 3.0 Light Detection Intelligent Linkage Waterproof Used With Smart Multi-mode Gateway https://a.aliexpress.com/2K0KGVlm I haven't found any information about this device here, Am …

One user, @karl2, has a few of them, and is working on a Hubitat device driver.

I've got two on order, but they haven't shipped as I placed the order too close to Chinese New Year (and it's possibly affected by the Coronavirus "outbreak"). Once I've received them, I plan on putting together a driver if @karl2 hasn't already. Either way a new driver should hopefully be announced here when it happens:

[Deprecated] Xiaomi / Aqara ZigBee device drivers (possibly may no longer be maintained)

NOTE: Although many users have had great success using them, Xiaomi / Aqara ZigBee devices are NOT officially supported or guaranteed to work on the Hubitat Elevation platform. I am maintaining a collection Xiaomi device drivers for Hubitat in a GitHub repository, at veeceeoh/xiaomi-hubitat. These device drivers are based on the bspranger/Xioami repository of device handlers for SmartThings, but with significant modifications and improvements for use only on the Hubitat Elevation hub platform. …

[rhodesda]

great thanks, i'll get a couple ordered

[karl2]

I'll try and get the driver cleaned up a bit this weekend and put it out there. It'll probably want someone else to take it over though, with more experience in these things.

[markus]

My local Aqara store is still closed here in Shanghai so can't buy any yet, and the online stores still don't deliver... But I want a couple of these as well. Thank you for writing the driver!
If @veeceeoh don't want to/have time, I can do it, but he has more experience with zigbee, so he would be a better choice.

[veeceeoh]

@karl2

It'll probably want someone else to take it over though, with more experience in these things.

I'd be happy to help, @karl2, if you don't mind testing any changes until I receive my units!

[greglsh]

Hi

has anybody confirmed if the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Light Sensor Zigbee 3.0 Light Detector works directly with He. I keep reading that it needs the Xiamoi hub? If it does is anybody using it and are you happy with it?

[steve.maddigan]

+1 for an update.
I am looking to add light sensor and don't really want to spend $60 USD on an Aeotec Trisensor

[oscopeaaron]

There is a Smartthings driver [RELEASE] Xiaomi Mijia Smart Light Sensor (March 2020) - Community Created Device Types - SmartThings Community and Zigbee2MQTT support. I don't see a reason it would use group messages so I think the driver could be ported.

I think I will buy one, seems to be their new Zigbee 3.0 line maybe they won't fall off.

[steve.maddigan]

Cool. I ordered a three pack already. Lol.

Thanks for the reply.

[TMLeafs]

Are these definitely Zigbee 3.0?

Do they join to HE easy and stay connected?

[steve.maddigan]

i can't tell you. mine never arrived from aliexpress.

[aaiyar]

@TMLeafs

Do they join to HE easy and stay connected?

They are a pain the butt to join, but stay connected. However, all my zigbee repeaters are Aqara-compatible, so I don't know how they work with repeaters that are not Aqara compatible.