Part of Hive’s smart home range, this white motion sensor slots into the Hive app ecosystem to add movement alerts without moving to a full security system. It competes with sensors from the likes of Ring and SmartThings, but makes most sense if you already use Hive products (such as Hive Hub, lights or heating) and want consistent control in one place.

Who is this for?

If you want simple “something moved” notifications rather than continuous video, a motion sensor is the lighter-touch approach. Place it in a hallway, near a back door, or by a garage entrance and you’ll get a ping to your phone when it detects activity. Scheduling through the Hive app helps cut down nuisance alerts (for example, only notifying you overnight or when you’re out), which is often the difference between a useful sensor and one you end up ignoring.

• Motion-triggered alerts: useful for entryways and high-traffic zones where cameras feel excessive.
• Hive app scheduling: set notification windows to match your routine.