Senvolon Presence Sensor Basis: 6 m Range, Wi-Fi

Name: Senvolon Presence Sensor Basis: 6 m Range, Wi-Fi
Brand: Senvolon
SKU: SEN182
Price: 53.1 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (58 reviews)

Detects not only motion but also people standing still, measures brightness, with siren; for hallways, stairwells and storeroomsNo room climate sensor, can be upgraded with the climate multisensor

53,10 € ~~59,00 €~~ -10 % including tax

SKU: SEN182

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Presence and light, that is all a hallway needs.
The Basis presence sensor uses radar to detect whether someone is in the room, even when they are standing, sitting or lying still. It measures brightness and has a built-in siren. This way it switches the light on only when someone is there and it is dark enough, without it going off just because nobody is moving. It connects via Wi-Fi and sends its values locally via MQTT to Home Assistant, ioBroker, openHAB or Node-RED.

Presence and motion: also detects people standing or sitting still, up to 6 m / 120°
Built-in brightness sensor and siren
Up to 3 zones by distance, for example entrance and middle of the room separately
Via Wi-Fi, no hub; Home Assistant discovers the device automatically via MQTT
No camera and no microphone, data stays at home
Developed and made in Germany, German support, 3-year warranty

Which presence sensor is right for you?

With room climate for heating and ventilation: KL presence sensor
Count several people, draw zones freely: KL MZ presence sensor
All models compared: Presence sensors

3-year warranty

Made in Germany

Flexible smart home integration

up to 3 zones

Optional cloud access

Privacy-friendly

Free software updates

Built-in siren

Presence and motion detection

Description

Power supply: 5 V DC (USB-C) or from the back via the screw terminal

Power consumption: 0.8 W

Dimensions (WxHxD): 90 x 37 x 17 mm

Weight: 33 g

Max. range: 6 m

Detection area: 120 degrees

Zones: up to 3, by distance

Sensors and functions: Motion and presence detection, light sensor, siren

Radar frequency: 24 GHz (FMCW modulation)

Wi-Fi frequency: 2.4 GHz

Mounting: Wall (1.50 to 2.00 m height) or ceiling

Housing: Not protected against water ingress (indoor use only)

Installation and integration

Smart Home Integration

Easy integration into common Smart Home solutions such as Home Assistant, OpenHAB, ioBrokeror Node-REDvia MQTT. Also supports MQTT Discovery for Home Assistant.

Web browser/HTTP API

Direct access and configuration using a web browser. Additionally: Readings can be retrieved in JSON format via HTTP.

Optional remote access

Cloud service enables worldwide access to real-time data via the internet. Web app for iOS and Android is available, push notifications can be activated.

Switching signal output

Features a switching signal output for direct control of other devices.

Sensor expansion

Connection option for the optional climate multisensor for measuring temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

Package contents

Senvolon Basis presence sensor
USB-C cable (2 m)
Allen key
Quick start guide

Power adapter not included (USB, 5 V, from 1 A). The variant with climate multisensor includes it.

Downloads & Support

User manual

Presence Sensor v2.8 (PDF) (in German)

Firmware

Presence Sensor v2.8.4 (ZIP)
Update via the device's web interface. Installation notes are in the README.txt file inside the archive.

Support

English-speaking support (info@senvolon.deand support@senvolon.de).

What the Basis is made for

Light in the hallway and stairwell

Light on as soon as someone arrives, and it stays on as long as someone is there, even when they stop to take off their jacket.

Storeroom, basement, guest toilet

Rooms where you briefly look for something: the light goes off when the room is really empty, not after a fixed time.

Presence for automations

Who is at home, which room is occupied: the Basis provides presence as a value in Home Assistant, for scenes, notifications or the siren.

Presence sensor instead of motion detector

An infrared motion detector (PIR) only reacts to movement: anyone standing or sitting still is left in the dark after a short time. The radar of the presence sensor also detects the smallest movements, down to breathing, and reports for as long as someone is in the room. More on this: Presence sensor or motion detector?

Basis presence sensor: readings in the browser and the same values in Home Assistant via MQTT, presence, motion, distance, brightness and siren

No app, no hub, no account

Setup is done in the browser. Home Assistant discovers the presence sensor by itself via MQTT Discovery, and the values appear as separate entities; ioBroker, openHAB and Node-RED read the same MQTT values. The cloud for remote access and push notifications is optional. Step by step: Integrating a presence sensor into Home Assistant.

Which presence sensor fits: several people or zones KL MZ, room deeper than 6 m KL LD, heating or ventilation KL, otherwise Basis with 6 m and no room climate sensor

More than presence and light?

If the presence sensor should also measure temperature, humidity and air pressure, for example for heating and ventilation in the bathroom or bedroom, choose the KL presence sensor: it has the room climate sensor in the same housing, with a 6 or 9 m range. For several people and freely drawn zones there is the KL MZ. All models compared: Presence sensors

Already have a Basis presence sensor? Upgrade it with room climate using the climate multisensor.

Which model is right for you?

	Senvolon Presence Sensor KL MZ: Room Climate, 13 Zones, up to 4 People, Wi-Fi	Senvolon Presence Sensor KL: Room Climate, 6 or 9 m Range, Wi-Fi	You are on this page Senvolon Presence Sensor Basis: 6 m Range, Wi-Fi
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Measurement technology	60 GHz radar	24 GHz Radar	24 GHz Radar
Installation location	Wall / Ceiling	Wall / Ceiling	Wall / Ceiling
Wi-Fi antenna	integrated	integrated	integrated
Range	6m, 120° detection area	6 m / 120° or 9 m / 150°	6m, 120° detection area
Zones	13: 4 each of detection, stay and interference zones, 1 room boundary	up to 3 (KL) or 5 (KL LD), by distance	up to 3, by distance
Counts multiple people	up to 4	no	no
Light sensor
Climate sensor
Alarm siren
Smart home integration
Remote control via German cloud possible
Power supply	5 V DC (USB-C), 2 to 3 A	5 V DC (USB-C), from 1 A	5 V DC (USB-C), from 1 A
Housing dimensions (mm)	94 x 15 mm	94 x 15 mm	90 x 37 x 17 mm
Best for	Living room with sofa and dining table, several people	Bedroom, bathroom, study, open living area	Hallway, stairwell, storage room
Price	89,10 €	67,50 €	53,10 €

Frequently asked questions

Is the Basis enough for my project?

Yes, if it is about presence and light: switching the light in the hallway, stairwell or storeroom, reporting presence for automations. As soon as heating, ventilation or room climate come into play, the KL presence sensor is the right choice; it measures temperature, humidity and air pressure in the same device.

Do I need a hub, an app or an account?

No. The presence sensor connects to your network via Wi-Fi and is set up in the browser. The data goes via MQTT directly to Home Assistant, ioBroker, openHAB or Node-RED. The web app and the cloud are an additional option for remote access.

Does the presence sensor work with 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

It uses the 2.4 GHz band. Most routers transmit on 2.4 and 5 GHz at the same time, in which case it simply connects to the 2.4 GHz network.

Which power adapter do I need?

A USB power adapter with 5 V and at least 1 A, with a USB-A or USB-C socket. A 2 m USB-C cable is included, the power adapter is not. Alternatively, you can power the presence sensor with 5 V from the back via the screw terminal.

Does the presence sensor record images or sound?

No. It has neither a camera nor a microphone. The radar only measures the distance and movement of people.

What is the difference from an infrared motion detector (PIR)?

An infrared motion detector only reacts to movement, for example when someone walks through the room. The radar in the presence sensor also detects people who are sitting still, reading or sleeping, measuring the smallest movements such as breathing. This keeps lights or heating on as long as someone is in the room. More in the guide Presence sensor or motion detector?

Can I add room climate later?

Yes, with the climate multisensor accessory. It measures temperature, humidity and air pressure and is connected to the Basis presence sensor.

How many people are detected?

The Basis reports whether someone is in the room and provides the distance of the last person detected. The KL MZ presence sensor counts several people.

What warranty do you offer?

We grant a three-year warranty on all our products. It covers manufacturing and material defects.