A New THREAD-enabled Motion & Ambient Light Sensor From Qingping!

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At the time of this video, the Qingping Motion & Light Sensor T is only one of two motion sensors that use Thread, with the other product being the Eve Motion. Whilst both use Thread, only the Eve is also currently Matter compatible, although if you're on a budget, the 50% difference in price the Qingping offers may be enough for HomeKit users, which also offers better mounting options.
In this video we compared the reaction speed of the Qingping to the Eve Motion, the Hue Motion Sensor, and even an old Zigbee sensor from Mijia. When it comes to ambient light sensor tests, we put it up against the aforementioned devices from Eve and Hue, as well as a dedicated Mijia Ambient Light Sensor.
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Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:12 Overview
0:44 What's in the box?
1:00 A closer look
1:49 Other motion sensors
2:08 Apple Home | HomeKit
2:39 The Qingping+ app
3:41 Reaction times
4:10 Ambient light sensor
4:55 Qingping vs Eve
5:22 Pros vs. Cons
6:22 Outro
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5 авг 2024

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@michaelthompson657 Год назад

Sounds pretty good!

@8Arachne8 Год назад

Really looking forward to Nanoleaf’s Sense+ light switches supposedly coming soon, finally. They say they’ll have motion and ambient light sensing in the light switch as well as being thread. Really excited to have hardwired sensors.

@macdee1337 Год назад

Thanks for the review! What’s the response/update timing for light sensor in this one? For example, turn on/off the light at night, how fast would it update to the new value? Specifically in the Apple home app? I use light activated scenarios and it’s pretty important for me.

@homekitnews Год назад

The value for the light sensor updates after around 6~10 seconds. The QingPing app records the current lux readings every 15 minutes.

@macdee1337 Год назад

@@homekitnews thanks! So no real difference with the Aqara one I have. That’s unfortunate. Guess there are some physical limitations to the response time related to how these sensors measure the luminance 🤷‍♂️

@homekitnews Год назад

@@macdee1337 yes I can only imagine the way lux sensors work is different to motion sensors.

@mmaxton Год назад

I bought one of these after watching your RU-vid review - it’s fast, and comes at a reasonable price! Thanks. I do have one question - any way to tell the up vs down of this round sensor? The little brochure that comes with it does indicate that it has more of a downward scan when mounted appropriately at about 7 ft height (as do most motion sensors). But I can’t tell which way is up. 😁 Anyway, I like my Aqara Zigbee devices, but these are even better since the light sensor is exposed within HomeKit, and for those without an Aqara hub, will be an easier addition.

@homekitnews Год назад

That’s a good question - I’ll speak to my contact at QingPing to find the right answer.

@homekitnews Год назад

Hi, after speaking to my contact at Qingping, he informed me there is no up or down, so it doesn't matter which way you place it. The diagram showing the coverage area is based on the sensor being angled (slightly) down, not facing forward.

@Sanka876 Месяц назад

how is the battery life? I have two qingping temp and humidity sensor that replace the battery every 3 months.

@homekitnews Месяц назад

It’s around 9 months between battery changes as far as I’ve noticed, but one of them has been running on one set for around a year now. It’ll probably need changing soon I guess.

@gidakontrolable 21 день назад

i bought 3 device and after 3 weeks,alls doesnt work,cant connect again.changed battery but stıll doesnt work

@EverythingMinahBe 6 месяцев назад

What was the name of the other light sensor that was on the fridge?

@homekitnews 6 месяцев назад

Hi, it’s the Xiaomi light sensor. I don’t think it’s available any more, unfortunately.

@RussellHogan 7 месяцев назад

Would you abandon the eve motion for the Aqura presence sensor?

@homekitnews 7 месяцев назад

I have room for both, so it’s not an issue.

@RussellHogan 7 месяцев назад

@@homekitnews Cool.

@homekitnews 7 месяцев назад

@@RussellHogan I should also state that until Presence sensors can react as fast as standard PIR sensors when it comes to motion detection, I still think devices like the Eve Motion have a role to play.

@RussellHogan 7 месяцев назад

@@homekitnews That’s good info. I just ordered some eve motions. I will wait awhile for the presence sensors. 😀

@homekitnews 7 месяцев назад

@@RussellHogan I have to say the Aqara FP2 has been really useful for me and largely free of issues, but it’s not for everyone. I’d say it works best in more open plan spaces, or larger rooms, especially if you want to create zones. But if you just want it in a room to simply detect the presence or absence of people, it still works very well. Eve motion and others are very fast to react if you want lights (or other things) to react fast.

@joelevi9823 3 месяца назад

This device is from xiaomi? Can it be used with the MiHome app?

@homekitnews 3 месяца назад

This is by a company called QingPing that is a supplier to Xiaomi, but not owned by them. They do an M version with Bluetooth, that works with Mi Home. This Thread version will not work with Mi Home.

@joelevi9823 3 месяца назад

Thank you friend.. do you also know once working with MiHome.. can i use the light sensor for automation? for example .. when reading 1525 lux turn on xiaomi fan

@homekitnews 3 месяца назад

@joelevi9823 I only have the Thread versions, so I can’t say if the light sensor is exposed to Mi Home for use in automations or not, sorry.

@joelevi9823 3 месяца назад

I understand..thanks

@joelevi9823 3 месяца назад

Do you maybe know about a light sensor from xiaomi that can do that?

@joshuakelly2665 5 месяцев назад

These have been just HORRBILE for me. I cannot get these to connect to Qingping app, and I find them flaky at best with Home kit

@homekitnews 5 месяцев назад

I know it might sound like an obvious question, but are you using them with Thread? If they’re on Bluetooth, then typically most Thread enabled devices give poor results.

@joshuakelly2665 5 месяцев назад

@@homekitnews BTW, I was curious so I compared the sensors lux readings to an actual lux meter (we have a lot of plants, lol, and no not that kind 😂) and I found these to be rather high as well.

@homekitnews 5 месяцев назад

@@joshuakelly2665 yes, I think I mention the discrepancy in the lux readings.