Request Ability to disable the PIR to a schedule to Extend Battery Life
Hello
I understand that T100 notifications can be enabled/disabled for set time periods but I would like the ability to disable PIR for set time periods to extend battery life.
The typical scenario is where the PIR is mounted in a hallway which is busy during the day but quiet at night. The problem at the moment is the PIR stays active at all times recording unnecessary motion detection events during the day when detection is only required at night to send a notification alert and sound an alarm (on the T200 Hub).
Thanks.
Other than that, I'm loving the Tapo/Kasa range.
To users with the same request regarding temporarily disabling Tapo T100 motion sensor:
To help us prioritize and shape this potential feature, please:
- Upvote the post to indicate your interest.
- Commenting to share details about your use case, including:
- Why you wish to temporarily disable the sensor.
- Where the sensor is installed and the activity level in that area (e.g., “high-traffic hallway,” “occasional activity at night”).
- Any other relevant context about your usage pattern.
The more context you provide, the better our product team can understand your needs and evaluate this feature for development.
For those primarily interested in extending battery life:
While sensor batteries are designed for long-term use—supporting up to two years or 25,000 activations under typical conditions (approx. 50 triggers per day), you can further optimize battery performance with the following adjustments:
- Lower the motion sensitivity.
- Increase the detection interval.
- Adjust the sensor’s position or angle to reduce unnecessary triggers while maintaining coverage.
- As a temporary manual solution, physically cover the sensor or remove the battery (or reinsert the battery isolation tab) to disable it.
If these suggestions do not fit your situation, please let us know why. This feedback is valuable for understanding user constraints.
