Motion sensor re-updating but not triggering

@Anna, correct me if I am wrong but the timeout countdown starts the first time the sensor reports TRUE, and does NOT re-start again when there is a “re-update”

That means that, if you set the timeout to, let’s say, 1 minute, and you want to take an action when that happens (e.g. turn off lights), then that action may be triggered even if there is still motion in place.

An option would be needed (idea for @pebneter! :blush:) in conditions to set wether the timeout countdown should be reset upon a reupdate.

Obviously, if all @rljkoster needs is to detect movement (e.g. for alarm purposes), then the timeout approach may work. If lack of movement needs to be detected, then my recommendation is to buy new motion sensors (I’ve already gone through that).

:stop_sign: Update: This is how it actually works according to @Anna, so no problem here.

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