gunslinger82 Publish time 1-12-2019 21:13:37

Indoor vs Outdoor Motion Sensors

Whats the worse that could happen if an indoor motion sensor like the honeywell IS3035 is installed outside?

Ianandanne Publish time 1-12-2019 21:13:38

If its designed for indoors and you put it out it might be ok but if anything went wrong then the manufacturer might void warranty...

Robothamster Publish time 1-12-2019 21:13:39

I had the Hue indoor sensor mounted outside the front door for over a year, through all weathers and it was fine - but it was tucked up into a nook that shielded it from the rain.

It's only IP42 vs the proper outdoors one which is IP54 - so any water damage failures are at your own risk and you'd have no comeback on the warranty.

Jamie Publish time 1-12-2019 21:13:40

I've had mine also outside but tucked away under an overhang for 2 years now with no issues. In reality it's probably a better environment than the one in my bathroom has.
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