D-Link Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150) Review
Joining the Wi-Fi Smart Plug ($94.99 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) as the foundation of D-Link's new connected home series of devices, the $39.99 D-Link Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150) tracks movement in your home and offers basic home automation capabilities using your existing Wi-Fi network. It can be paired with the Smart Plug to turn on lights, fans, and other small electronics, and you can create schedules to accommodate your daily routine. But it doesn't work with any of D-Link's Wi-Fi cameras, and it doesn't support If This Then That (IFTTT) recipes. Additionally, the installation process can be frustrating.
Design and InstallationMeasuring just 2.3 by 2.1 by 1.7 inches (HWD), the DCH-S150 ($94.99 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) is small enough that it doesn't block access to the second socket in a two-socket outlet. The diminutive white cube plugs into any two-pronged 110-volt power outlet and has a round sensor lens protruding from the front. The right side holds ...
The D-Link Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150) will alert you when motion is detected, but if you want it to trigger other devices in your home, your options are limited.
Compact; Accurate event logging; Lots of scheduling options
Only pairs with D-Link Smart Plug; No IFTTT support; Frustrating installation process