This month, IKEA submitted two test reports to the FCC for sensors that can be added to a smart home network. This concerns the Parasoll, a sensor to ‘measure’ whether a window or door is open or closed. The Valhorn is a motion sensor.
The Parasoll sensor, via FCC
The Parasoll would be a two-piece sensor set; the ‘base station’ connects via WiFi and detects whether the second box is still in contact, it writes Zatz Not Funny! on the basis of the test report. The smart home sensor can be used to see whether, for example, a window, door, mailbox or garage door is open or closed. The base station, which would probably be mounted on a frame or door frame, is powered by two AAA batteries. The second box requires one AAA battery. The set would receive an IP44 rating; the product must therefore be splash-proof.
The Vallhorn is a motion sensor that can communicate via a WiFi connection with a central hub, probably the Dirigera. although the source also talks about Zigbee support. It’s based on it report It is not clear to what extent this product would differ from the existing one Trådfri motion sensor that can be linked to lights within the same series.
It is not yet clear whether and when IKEA wants to market the products in question and whether they will also be released in the Benelux.
Updated, 9 p.m: The original article incorrectly suggested that these were patent applications. This is not right; the FCC has so far approved connection technologies based on test reports. The article has been refined accordingly, thanks to thomas990. Information about battery requirements has also been tightened.