# Low-Power Security Sensors The Shelly Motion Wi-Fi Sensor Offers Over a Year of Battery Life By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-motion-wifi-sensor References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/shelly-motion-wifi-sensor-over-1year-battery-life/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [shelly.cloud](https://shelly.cloud/shelly.cloud/shelly-motion-smart-home-automation-sensor/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Shelly Motion Wi-Fi Sensor is an accessible [security monitoring solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-sensors) for users looking for a better way to keep an eye on their living space when out of the house. The motion sensor makes use of technology from [Silicon Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sm8466) Wi-Fi IoT solutions and utilizes a [low-power WiFI modem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sciosense) to keep an eye for intruders and maintain connectivity. The unit doesn't require a dedicated hub to be used and features 256 sensitivity levels for users to choose from. The Shelly Motion Wi-Fi Sensor has an internal 6,500mAh battery that is rated to deliver more than one year of use per charge. This will allow it to be placed almost anywhere in the home without the need to hardwire it in or worry about low batteries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Low-power Security Sensors:** Low-power sensors can enable energy-efficient and long-lasting security monitoring solutions. - **Wi-fi Iot Solutions:** Wi-Fi IoT solutions can help create accessible and connected security monitoring solutions. - **Smart Home Security Monitoring:** Smart home security monitoring can provide users with a more convenient and efficient way to monitor their living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** Home security companies can explore low-power devices and Wi-Fi IoT solutions to offer more efficient and long-lasting security monitoring options. - **Iot Technology:** IoT technology companies can develop low-power Wi-Fi sensors to enable energy-efficient and connected security monitoring solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can create easy-to-use and affordable smart home security monitoring devices to cater to the growing demand for connected home solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wide-Angle Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-motion-sensor.md) - [Adjustable Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-motion-sensor.md) - [Smart Low-Power Motion Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ms605-presence-sensor.md) - [Wireless Water Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-leak-sensor-1.md) - [Senior-Monitoring Smart Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care.md) - [Long-Range Wi-Fi Security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-camera.md) - [Mobile-Enabled Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onvis-door-sensor.md) - [All-in-One Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-presence-multisensor-fp300.md) - [Wi-Fi-Enabled Senior Care Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-sensing.md)