Devolo zwave motion sensor mt02647 binary sensor always triggered

[rlkoshak (Rich Koshak)]

Not all motion sensors go to OFF. They just publish ON commands when motion is detected. You will have to write a Rule to set the Item linked to the motion sensor channel to OFF after a time.

Design Pattern: Motion Sensor Timer

Edit: Updates for OH 4 Please see Design Pattern: What is a Design Pattern and How Do I Use Them for details on how to use DPs. Problem Statement Many motion detectors only report ON when they detect motion but do not send a corresponding OFF after no motion has been detected after a period of time. In addition, often one wants to control a device like a light for a certain period after the last motion is seen, not after the motion sensor goes to OFF. Therefore one needs to keep a Contact OPEN…