Hue, IFTTT and Smart Plugs

Shooter1

Hi All,

Currently in my Kitchen I have a hue motion sensor which controls the main light in the kitchen.
I also have 2 dumb under counter lights, which are connected to smart plugs, which allows me to control them via Alexa.

Is there any way that I can get the smart plugs to switch on the under counter lights if the HUE motion sensor has been activated?

I don't know anything about IFTTT, but was wondering if this would be achievable with that?

I know I only have to say " Alexa counter lights on", but it would be nice if I don't have to say that

Puntoboy

Unfortunately I don't beleive that Hue has the ability to trigger anything else.

Inked

Hue is only available as an action service rather than a trigger in IFTTT.
You could look into whether the hue motion sensors are able to activate the Hue smart sockets which are now available (I would guess they can).

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Puntoboy

Either that I use another IFTTT compatible motion sensor. Home Alarm System with WiFi PIR Motion Sensor, Mini PIR Sensor IOS and Android Compatible for Alexa Google TUYA/Smart Life App: Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science

Shooter1

Thanks everyone for all replies.

@Puntoboy If I bought this, on activation, would it switch on the lights and then also switch them off?

Puntoboy

I would assume so, but I haven't used it.

Shooter1

I can see how they would be able to switch the lights on, not so sure on how they'd turn them off.

Puntoboy

Usually it's just a timer function. The motion sensor will send a power on command when it first senses motion, then another when it's stopped sensing (or after a designated time).

Jamie

I haven't tried the official Hue plugs but I do have a generic ZigBee plug from Amazon and an Innr branded one. Both work perfectly with hue accessories including the motion sensor and wireless dimmer switch.

Puntoboy

I assume you have these configured in the Hue app?