Passive Infrared Motion Sensors

Global Passive Infrared Motion Sensors Market to Reach US$1.2 Billion by 2030

The global market for Passive Infrared Motion Sensors estimated at US$758.4 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$1.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Smoke Detector, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.2% CAGR and reach US$486.8 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Heat Detector segment is estimated at 10.1% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$206.6 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 13.0% CAGR

The Passive Infrared Motion Sensors market in the U.S. is estimated at US$206.6 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$265.0 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 13.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% and 8.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.7% CAGR.

Global Passive Infrared Motion Sensors Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

How Are Passive Infrared Sensors Powering the Next Wave of Smart Automation?

Passive infrared (PIR) motion sensors, which detect changes in infrared radiation emitted by humans or animals, have become foundational components in automation and security systems. Their low cost, energy efficiency, and reliability make them ideal for a wide range of applications including motion-activated lighting, intruder detection, smart HVAC systems, and occupancy monitoring. As smart building and smart home ecosystems expand globally, PIR sensors are increasingly being deployed as first-level triggers for connected automation, making them indispensable in both residential and commercial domains.

The proliferation of IoT platforms has catalyzed the integration of PIR sensors with wireless communication protocols (such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, LoRa, and Wi-Fi), enabling seamless connectivity with cloud-based dashboards and building management systems (BMS). Combined with edge AI processing, modern PIR modules are capable of distinguishing between human and non-human movement, filtering out false positives, and supporting multi-zone detection in complex environments. This positions PIR sensors as cost-effective yet highly scalable enablers of real-time space intelligence.

Why Are Energy Efficiency, Miniaturization, and Sensor Fusion Redefining Market Possibilities?

Energy efficiency regulations and green building certifications (such as LEED and BREEAM) are increasingly driving the use of PIR motion sensors in lighting control, HVAC optimization, and space utilization tracking. These sensors help reduce energy waste by automatically adjusting appliance operations based on occupancy, daylight levels, or activity intensity. PIR sensors are being integrated into ceiling panels, wall switches, and even consumer appliances to enhance sustainability performance and enable predictive energy analytics.

Miniaturization is another major trend, with sensor packages becoming increasingly compact to support embedded applications in mobile devices, wearables, and smart fixtures. PIR sensors are now being manufactured with low-profile form factors that enable surface-mount designs on PCBs and integration into multifunctional sensor hubs. Sensor fusion—where PIR sensors are combined with ultrasonic, microwave, or camera-based systems—is helping extend detection range, precision, and contextual awareness, especially in mission-critical applications such as airports, offices, and industrial zones.

How Are Emerging Applications in Healthcare, Retail, and Urban Infrastructure Expanding Adoption?

Beyond traditional security and lighting, PIR sensors are finding novel applications in elderly care, patient monitoring, and behavioral analytics. In smart healthcare environments, they are used to monitor patient mobility, prevent falls, and track room occupancy without infringing on privacy—offering a non-intrusive alternative to video surveillance. Retailers use them for people counting, footfall analysis, and dynamic merchandising through motion-triggered displays.

In urban infrastructure, PIR-based systems are being installed in street lighting, smart parking, and public safety networks to enable responsive city services. As cities upgrade to intelligent lighting networks, PIR sensors help reduce power consumption by activating lights only in the presence of pedestrians or vehicles. These applications are being supported by public-private partnerships, government mandates on energy-efficient construction, and growing investments in smart city frameworks globally.

What’s Driving the Global Demand for Passive Infrared Motion Sensors?

The growth in the passive infrared motion sensors market is driven by several factors including rapid urbanization, the rise of smart homes and buildings, increasing focus on energy conservation, and the affordability of PIR technology. A major driver is the expanding utility of PIR sensors as reliable motion detection units that support automation without compromising user privacy or adding significant system complexity. Their low power consumption and ease of deployment make them attractive for large-scale retrofits and decentralized sensor networks.

Furthermore, the widespread adoption of smart lighting and security systems in residential, industrial, and commercial sectors—especially in emerging economies—is boosting sensor demand. Technological advancements in detection algorithms, heat mapping, and wireless integration are enabling new use cases across indoor and outdoor environments. As edge computing, AI-enabled sensors, and cloud analytics become standard in automation infrastructure, PIR sensors will continue to serve as essential triggers in the evolving sensor landscape.

Their strategic position as both cost-effective and scalable components ensures their continued relevance in future-ready applications ranging from personalized living spaces to data-driven public infrastructure planning.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Passive Infrared Motion Sensors market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Device (Smoke Detector, Heat Detector, Motion Controller, Other Devices); Range (Short Wave Passive Infrared Sensor, Mid Wave Passive Infrared Sensor, Long Wave Passive Infrared Sensor); Application (Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Industrial, Automotive, Defense, Aerospace)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 37 Featured) -

• Acuity Brands, Inc.
• Bosch Security Systems
• BTicino (Legrand Group)
• Develco Products
• Eaton Corporation
• Elmos Semiconductor SE
• EmCom Technology Inc.
• Excelitas Technologies Corp.
• Fagerhult Group
• GE Lighting (Savant Systems)
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Johnson Controls International
• Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
• Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Panasonic Holdings Corporation
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Schneider Electric SE
• Senba Sensing Technology Co., Ltd.
• STMicroelectronics N.V.

TARIFF IMPACT FACTOR

Our new release incorporates impact of tariffs on geographical markets as we predict a shift in competitiveness of companies based on HQ country, manufacturing base, exports and imports (finished goods and OEM). This intricate and multifaceted market reality will impact competitors by artificially increasing the COGS, reducing profitability, reconfiguring supply chains, amongst other micro and macro market dynamics.

We are diligently following expert opinions of leading Chief Economists (14,949), Think Tanks (62), Trade & Industry bodies (171) worldwide, as they assess impact and address new market realities for their ecosystems. Experts and economists from every major country are tracked for their opinions on tariffs and how they will impact their countries.

We expect this chaos to play out over the next 2-3 months and a new world order is established with more clarity. We are tracking these developments on a real time basis.

As we release this report, U.S. Trade Representatives are pushing their counterparts in 183 countries for an early closure to bilateral tariff negotiations. Most of the major trading partners also have initiated trade agreements with other key trading nations, outside of those in the works with the United States. We are tracking such secondary fallouts as supply chains shift.

To our valued clients, we say, we have your back. We will present a simplified market reassessment by incorporating these changes!

APRIL 2025: NEGOTIATION PHASE

Our April release addresses the impact of tariffs on the overall global market and presents market adjustments by geography. Our trajectories are based on historic data and evolving market impacting factors.

JULY 2025 FINAL TARIFF RESET

Complimentary Update: Our clients will also receive a complimentary update in July after a final reset is announced between nations. The final updated version incorporates clearly defined Tariff Impact Analyses.

Reciprocal and Bilateral Trade & Tariff Impact Analyses:

USA
CHINA
MEXICO
CANADA
EU
JAPAN
INDIA
176 OTHER COUNTRIES.

Leading Economists - Our knowledge base tracks 14,949 economists including a select group of most influential Chief Economists of nations, think tanks, trade and industry bodies, big enterprises, and domain experts who are sharing views on the fallout of this unprecedented paradigm shift in the global econometric landscape. Most of our 16,491+ reports have incorporated this two-stage release schedule based on milestones.

Please note: Reports are sold as single-site single-user licenses. Electronic versions require 24-48 hours as each copy is customized to the client with digital controls and custom watermarks. The Publisher uses digital controls protecting against copying and printing is restricted to one full copy to be used at the same location.

The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the report. Upon ordering an electronic version, the Publisher will provide a link to download the purchased report.

Prior to fulfillment of an order, the client will be required to sign a document detailing the purchase terms for a publication from this publisher.