Introducing the world's first INSTEON motion sensor: It turns on your INSTEON lights or appliances when you enter the room and turns them off after you've left. INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor will immediately send a radio frequency (RF) INSTEON command to linked INSTEON devices when motion is detected. Truly automating your lighting, INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor is perfect for areas of your home such as the laundry room, closets and the garage where lights commonly get left on. Use motion sensor for indoor or outdoor applications, and link it to your lights or appliances to activate a thermostat, turn on some lights or use it as a sensor to turn on your stereo. Powered by a 9V battery, it requires no additional wiring. Additional features include an 'Off' countdown timer delay, night-only mode, adjustable motion sensitivity, wireless range of up to 150', 40-foot field of vision and a pivoting mounting bracket. INSTEON Wireless Motion sensor is a must-have for any INSTEON home automation network as an addition that will make your life more convenient, fun and energy-efficient. A 9 Volt battery is required and included. ever Leave Another Light On Again INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor is a great energy-saver: Your lights will turn on when you enter and automatically turn off after you leave, so youll never have to worry about leaving your lights on. Also, INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor has a built-in photocell, so it can be disabled during the day. If daylight is enough to light your house during the day, Motion Sensor can leave the lights off, even when motion is detected. Using Motion Sensor to limit the amount of time lights are on, is a great first step towards saving energy and protecting the environment. Dusk / Dawn Sensor (INSTEON Software Required) Save energy by ensuring lights are off at dawn or turn your porch lights on at dusk with INSTEON Motion Sensor's dusk / dawn feature. When used with supported INSTEON software or an INSTEON automation controller, Motion Sensor can also be used as a dusk/dawn sensor. After it has been bright for 3 and a half minutes, Motion Sensor will send an Off command for its 'Group 2', which can be used to turn off lights and appliances or trigger a software event. Conversely, it will send an On command after it has been dark for 3 and a half minutes. Low Battery Warning Get notified when it's time to change the battery. INSTEON Motion Sensor has 2 methods of indicating the battery life is low: * LED double-flashes after motion is detected (even if LED is disabled) * On command is sent to 'Group 3', which can be utilized with INSTEON software or an INSTEON automation controller For extended battery life, consider purchasing a 9V Lithium battery which can extend battery life by 4 times. If you have a need for the motion sensor to activate many links, using HouseLinc or another software that supports this product can extend battery life. Painting INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor Motion Sensor has been manufactured with a surface that can be painted to blend in with your home dcor. This gives you the ability to decide exactly what color will give your motion sensor installation that professional finished look. Please note, it is recommended that you protect the Fresnel lens during the painting process. Any excess paint or residue may cause motion sensor to operate improperly.