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Question

PIR motion sensor always on and stays on

Answer

Well, there are 101 possible reasons:

  1. Sensor sensitivity set too high.

  2. Sensor time delay set too low.

  3. ...

  4. ...

  5. You forgot to read the user guide.

Suggestion

Use a bowl.

sensor spec

sensor test

References

Introduction to HC-SR501 A complete step by step tutorial on Introduction to HC-SR501

TaoBao HC-SR501 PIR Sensor Module - ¥3.23

TaoBao DC 12V Water Proof Smart PIR Sensor Module With Switch - ¥12.80

TaoBao AM312 PIR Sensor ¥5.28

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