PIR Motion sensors are currently garnering major attention, but perhaps only specialists will know exactly what they are. Motion sensors, which are used to automatically turn on lights in toilets, for example, might be more familiar. Motion sensors react to movement and turn lights on and off. PIR Motion sensors are those frequently used for such applications.

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Passive Infrared Motion Sensors - PaPIRs
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Passive Infrared Motion Sensors - PaPIRs

The best PIR motion sensors convince with their simple plug-and-play concept and are extremely small and powerful.