Philips Hue gets a $40 motion sensor add-on so you can go hands-free

Philips is making another investment in smart home lighting. Hue owners can now buy a motion detector that will turn on connected lights around their home. Simply named the Hue motion sensor, the $40 add-on uses two AAA batteries, which Philips says last about two years(!). It affixes to surfaces using double-sided tape, so you can stick it just about anywhere. The sensor is also highly configurable. It work with the Hue app to control scenes, so you can have the sensor turn on living room lights when it senses you on the front porch. Lights can also be dimmed…
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