# SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2)

*SimpliSafe*

> The SimpliSafe Motion Sensor Gen 2 detects motion across a 90 degree field of view out to 35 feet and tells people from pets up to 60 pounds. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's hub).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/simplisafe-motion-sensor-gen-2
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [SimpliSafe](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/simplisafe) |
| Category | Motion sensor |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Motion sensor[^1] |
| Power | Battery, up to 4 years[^1] |
| Key spec | 35 ft range, 90 degree field of view[^1] |
| Works with | Gen 3 system[^1] |
| Pets | Tells people from pets up to 60 lbs[^1] |
| Placement | Mount 6 feet above the floor[^1] |
| Sensitivity | Sensitivity adjustable in the SimpliSafe app[^1] |
| Alerts | Fast phone alerts[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | SimpliSafe Gen 3 system[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld |  |

## Related pages

- [SimpliSafe security system](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/simplisafe-security-system) (line)
- [SimpliSafe](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/simplisafe) (brand)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Motion Sensor (Gen 2) - SimpliSafe. https://simplisafe.com/motion-sensor (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-18)