Configuring Motion Sensors

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V13: Configuring Motion Sensors for a visual walkthrough of these settings.

Overview

After understanding sensor parameters, you need to configure them for your specific installation. This article walks through enabling motion sensors, adjusting sensitivity, setting hold times, and using the local motion disable feature.

Accessing Motion Sensor Settings

Navigate to the Lights page.
Long press on a sensor-equipped light.
Tap the Sensor Settings icon in the lower right corner.

The sensor settings panel opens with all motion sensor controls.

Enabling and Disabling Motion Sensors

To Enable Motion Sensors

Locate the Motion sensor toggle in the settings panel.
Toggle it ON.
The fixture now responds to detected motion according to your T1, T2, and dim level settings.

To Disable Motion Sensors

Toggle the Motion sensor switch OFF.
The fixture ignores motion entirely.

Use cases for disabling: - Fixtures where you want manual control only - Areas with persistent false triggers that cannot be resolved - Fixtures controlled exclusively via schedule or scene

Disabling Local Motion Only

In some situations, you want a fixture to participate in group linkage but not respond to its own sensor.

When to Use This Feature

Near HVAC units that cause false triggers
Near ceiling fans with moving air
Where local sensor placement causes unreliable detection
When the fixture should only respond to other sensors in its group

How to Configure

In sensor settings, enable Motion sensors.
Find the Disable local motion trigger option.
Enable this setting.
Tap Save.

The fixture now ignores motion detected by its own sensor but responds to linkage commands from other sensors in its group.

Adjusting Sensitivity

Sensitivity controls how responsive the motion sensor is to movement.

To Adjust Sensitivity

Locate the Sensitivity slider in sensor settings.
Drag to adjust:
100% = Maximum detection range and responsiveness
Lower values = Requires more deliberate motion to trigger
Tap Save to apply.

Sensitivity Guidelines

Environment	Recommended Sensitivity
Large open areas	High (80-100%)
Small enclosed rooms	Medium (50-70%)
Near HVAC vents	Reduced (30-50%)
Near ceiling fans	Reduced (30-50%)
Areas with pets	Reduced (40-60%)

Configuring Hold Times

Hold times determine how long lights stay on after motion stops.

Setting T1 (Primary Hold Time)

Locate the T1 setting.
Adjust based on typical activity duration:
Conference room: 20-30 minutes
Storage room: 10 minutes
Office: 20 minutes
Tap Save.

Setting T2 (Warning Phase)

Locate the T2 setting.
Set the dimmed warning duration:
1 minute is typical for most spaces
5 minutes for spaces with longer activity
Infinite for areas where lights should never turn off

Infinite Time Delay

Both T1 and T2 can be set to "Infinite" for spaces where automatic shutoff is not desired:

Corridors and hallways
Stairwells
Safety-critical areas
24/7 operation spaces

Saving Your Settings

After configuring all settings:

Tap the Save button in the upper right corner.
The fixture flashes once to confirm settings were received.

If you don't see a flash, the settings may not have been applied. Verify the light is online and try again.

Troubleshooting False Triggers

Cause	Solution
HVAC air movement	Disable local motion; use group linkage
Ceiling fans	Reduce sensitivity or reposition sensor
Reflective surfaces (glass, mirrors)	Adjust sensor angle; reduce sensitivity
Small animals or insects	Reduce sensitivity
Moving objects (curtains, banners)	Reduce sensitivity; adjust T1
Direct sunlight on sensor	Reposition or shade sensor

Quick Reference

Setting	Purpose	How to Adjust
Motion Enable	Turns sensor on/off	Toggle switch
Local Motion	Disables this sensor only	Toggle switch
Sensitivity	Detection responsiveness	Slider (0-100%)
T1	Full brightness duration	Time selector
T2	Warning phase duration	Time selector

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7