The best-known HomeKit brand just debuted a fancy new motion sensor. For just $40, the second-gen Eve Motion adds an integrated light sensor, Thread support, and a more compact design. And better yet, it's cheaper than the previous model.

Motion sensors are the key to smart home automation---they can turn down your A/C when nobody's home, switch on nightlights as you wander for a midnight snack, or activate cameras when something is detected outside. Plus, the Eve Motion is certified with IPX3 splash resistance. While it can't handle submersion, it'll happily survive on a porch, in a garage, or in your bathroom.

Adding light detection to the mix is just icing on the cake---the new Eve Motion can measure changes in ambient light, providing even more variables for smart home automation. I imagine that many people will use the new Eve Motion to control their Eve smart blinds and outdoor lights.

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Not to mention, this is Eve's 14th product to include Thread support. It's Matter-ready and will work with Google Assistant, Alexa, and SmartThings when Matter launches this fall (provided that you own a Thread Border Router).

The second-gen Eve Motion sensor is available today for $40 at the Eve store. It will arrive on Amazon and the Apple Store in the coming months.

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Eve Motion (Second Generation)

The second-gen Eve Motion sensor features ambient light detection, Thread support, IPX3 splash-resistance, and a new compact design. It runs on AAA batteries and unlocks deep automation for HomeKit smart homes.