Integrate the IKEA MYGGSPRAY motion sensor with Matter into Home Assistant

With the MYGGSPRAY Motion Detector brings IKEA a compact Matter-enabled motion sensor on the market, which is not only in the IKEA ecosystem, but also in open systems such as Home Assistant This article explains how the sensor works, what requirements it needs, and how to integrate it into Home Assistant.

Brief product introduction: IKEA MYGGSPRAYS

The IKEA MYGGSPRAY wireless motion detector It is a small, round sensor made of white plastic. It detects movements and additionally measures the Ambient brightness, This allows lamps and other devices to be controlled based on movement or twilight. The discreet design enables unobtrusive installation in rooms, stairwells, garages, bicycle parking areas, or outbuildings.

The back of the sensor is removable and shaped so that even a Corner mounting is possible. The following are available for fastening. Screws or included adhesive pads available. Power is supplied via two AAA batteries and according to the manufacturer, up to 15 months term possible. The sensor is for Indoor and outdoor areas suitable, but should not be used outdoors from direct weather They must be mounted in a protected manner.

IKEA MYGGSPRAY and Matter

The MYGGSPRAY is based on the open Matter standard and is therefore compatible with various manufacturers. It can be used with systems such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Homey and Samsung SmartThings connect. Matter makes the sensor flexible to use.

Requirements for integration with Home Assistant

For the integration to function smoothly, the following prerequisites must be met:

• A current version of Home Assistant on suitable hardware, e.g.:
  • Raspberry Pi*
  • Home Assistant Green*
  • Home Assistant Yellow*

• A functioning Thread Border Router, e.g.:
  • Aqara Smart Hub M200*
  • Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2*
  • Amazon Echo Show 11*
  • Home Assistant Yellow*

• IKEA MYGGSPRAY with inserts AAA batteries*
• The Matter QR code or numeric pairing code is printed on the front of the user manual and on the top of the sensor.

Setting up MYGGSPRAY in Home Assistant

Adding Matter devices is currently done via the Home Assistant Companion App on the smartphone.

After inserting the batteries, the sensor starts automatically and is located 15 minutes in pairing mode. The timer restarts if the battery is briefly removed. If the sensor is already connected to another system, there is a button in the battery compartment that can be used to reset the sensor.

Step by step

1. Open in the app: Settings → Add to Home Assistant → Add device → Add Matter device
2. New Select and scan the QR code or enter the pairing code manually.
3. With multiple border routers, the desired result Thread network choose

After a few seconds, the MYGGSPRAY appears as a new device in Home Assistant.

MYGGSPRAY in Home Assistant: Features and Data

The device information will Firmware version, Hardware version and the Connection type (matter) displayed. The sensor overview shows whether it is currently Motion detected will and which Brightness value is measured.

The status changes between Free and Proven. The label can be customized in Home Assistant if the attribute Occupancy for example, it is changed to movement.
Under configuration It will indicate whether the firmware is up to date. The area diagnosis provides information about Battery charge level, Battery voltage and Battery type (AAA). In addition, there is a Identify function available, where the status LED lights up.

The sensor can be used directly Automations, scenes, or scripts The sensor will be assigned. If the sensor is integrated into actions, these will also be displayed here accordingly. activity Shows recent activity related to the sensor.

Some parameters can be displayed in detail and as a diagram or as Activity history over time represent.

Practical application: Automation with MYGGSPRAY

In the test, the MYGGSPRAY was used with a IKEA KAJPLATS LED E27 Combined. When motion is detected, the light switches on and automatically switches off again when no motion is detected. Implementation in Home Assistant was completed within a few minutes using two automations. The duration, i.e., how long the status remains active, is determined by the automation settings. Motion detected The signal was sent but could not be adjusted. In the test, the light switched off after approximately... 30 seconds without further movement.

Conclusion

The IKEA MYGGSPRAY motion detector is a compact and versatile Matter sensor, which is particularly characterized by the Easy integration with Home Assistant It is distinguished by its many features. It is suitable for a wide range of indoor and protected outdoor applications and provides a solid foundation for automatic lighting and device controls.
An additional advantage is the attractive price, which is below comparable solutions from manufacturers such as Homematic or Aqara.

Source/Photo: (Amazon / IKEA ( / Chris Smart)