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Where should I install a motion sensor?

Short answer: Install at recommended height with clear view of the detection area.
Intermediate Last reviewed: 2026-06-26

Explanation

Avoid pointing PIR sensors directly at air conditioners, windows or heat sources. For best detection, place it where people move across the sensor's field of view.

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