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Some motion sensors are based on optical measurement technologies to provide accurate velocity and position measurements without requiring physical contact with the object or surface being monitored.

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Head to Settings > Automations & scenes and click “Create automation” to get started. Find your sensor and use the “started detecting motion” trigger as your “When” action.