STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED)
STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) is a Z-Wave sensor from STEINEL. STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) works with Homey, Hubitat, Ring / Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings, and works with Home Assistant via a bridge or add-on.
Which ecosystems does it work with?
| Ecosystem | Verdict | How |
|---|---|---|
| Homey | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Bridge's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Hubitat | Compatible | Pairs with Hubitat Elevation C-8's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Ring / Amazon Alexa | Compatible | Pairs with Ring Alarm Pro's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| SmartThings | Compatible | Pairs with Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Home Assistant | Adapter needed | Works with Home Assistant Green once a Z-Wave USB stick is added. |
| Amazon Alexa | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple Home | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Aqara Hub M2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Bosch Smart Home | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| eWeLink | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Home | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA Home smart | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya / Smart Life | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
Verdicts are derived from certification records, open-source driver support, and each hub's documented radios — see the methodology for the rules. “Adapter needed” means a border router, bridge, or add-on radio is required.
| Protocols | Z-Wave |
|---|
| Z-Wave JS supported | Yes |
|---|---|
| Z-Wave firmware range | 0.0 – 255.255 |
| Model number | MotionSwitch LED |
|---|---|
| Z-Wave manufacturer ID | 0x0271 |
| Z-Wave product type / product ID | 0x0002 / 0x19fb |
Hub-by-hub compatibility
| Hub | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) | Compatible | Pairs with Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Homey Bridge | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Bridge's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Homey Pro (Early 2023) | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Pro (Early 2023)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 | Compatible | Pairs with Hubitat Elevation C-8's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro | Compatible | Pairs with Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Ring Alarm Pro | Compatible | Pairs with Ring Alarm Pro's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | Compatible | Pairs with Samsung SmartThings Hub v2's Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable. |
| Home Assistant Green | Adapter needed | Works with Home Assistant Green once a Z-Wave USB stick is added. |
| Home Assistant Yellow | Adapter needed | Works with Home Assistant Yellow once a Z-Wave USB stick is added. |
| Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Amazon Echo Hub | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Amazon Echo Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple HomePod (2nd generation) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple HomePod mini | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Apple HomePod mini share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara Hub M2 | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Aqara Hub M2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Aqara Hub M3 | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Aqara Hub M3 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Bosch Smart Home Controller II | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Hub Max | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Google Nest Hub Max share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Google Nest Wifi Pro share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Google TV Streamer | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Google TV Streamer share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Homey Pro mini | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Homey Pro mini share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA DIRIGERA | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue Bridge | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Samsung SmartThings Station | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Samsung SmartThings Station share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya Zigbee Gateway | Not compatible | STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) work with Apple Home?
No. STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) work with Google Home?
No. STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) work with Amazon Alexa?
No. STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) and Amazon Echo (4th generation) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path.
Does the STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) work with SmartThings?
Yes. Pairs with Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings)'s Z-Wave radio. Check the regional frequency: US and EU Z-Wave hardware are not interchangeable.
Is the STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) Matter certified?
No — the STEINEL Infrared Motion Detector with Orientation Light (MotionSwitch LED) has no Matter certification on record. It connects over Z-Wave, so it reaches Matter ecosystems only through a bridge.
Sources
- github.com (retrieved 2026-07-17)