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NEO Coolcam Motion Sensor

3.7
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Compact design
No tampering alarm
Temperature sensor
Yes
Light Sensor (LUX)
Yes
Sabotage alarm
no
Protocol
Z-Wave
Battery life
1year (according to the manufacturer)
Discoverable area
7m 110° FOV (varies)

The NEO Coolcam motion sensor is an affordable addition to your smart home that offers several useful features. Its design is similar to the Fibaro Motion Sensor, making it easy to place and integrate seamlessly into your home decor. The device is equipped with both a light sensor (Lux) and a temperature sensor, giving you extra flexibility and functionality in your smart home.

An interesting comparison can be made with the Philips Hue Motion Sensor, which shares similar features with the NEO Coolcam. Both units are equipped with light and temperature sensors to enable advanced automation and control of your lighting system. One of the main differences is that the NEO Coolcam works on the Z-Wave protocol, while the Philips Hue Motion Sensor uses ZigBee. This means that if you already have an existing Z-Wave network in your smart home, NEO Coolcam can be easily integrated into your existing infrastructure.

Another notable difference is that the NEO Coolcam has a slightly larger detection area compared to the Philips Hue Motion Sensor. This can be beneficial if you want to cover larger areas with motion sensor capabilities and automation.

In summary, the NEO Coolcam motion sensor is a cost-effective option for your smart home with similar features to other popular motion sensors. Its ability to operate on the Z-Wave protocol and its generous discovery area can make it an appropriate choice, especially if you already have a Z-Wave network in your home.

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