Differences between Bosch PIR Blue Line Detectors Leave a comment
1. Standard PIR sensor
Best for normal indoor rooms, hallways and general areas where there are no pets.
Bosch Blue Line PIR 12m BPR2-W12:
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2. Pet-friendly PIR sensor
Best if you have small pets inside. This model is pet-friendly up to around 20kg.
Bosch Blue Line PIR 12m Pet Friendly BPR2-WP12:
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3. Quad PIR sensor
A better option where false alarms are more of a concern. It uses dual sensing elements and both need to detect movement before triggering, which helps reduce nuisance alarms.
Bosch Blue Line Quad PIR 12m BPQ2-W12:
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4. TriTech PIR sensor
Best for more difficult environments, such as garages, areas with temperature changes, airflow or areas more prone to false alarms. TriTech combines PIR and microwave detection.
Bosch Blue Line TriTech 12m BDL2-W12G:
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5. TriTech pet-friendly sensor
Best option if you want stronger false alarm resistance and have larger pets. This version is pet-friendly up to around 45kg.
Bosch Blue Line TriTech Pet Friendly BDL2-WP12G:
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If the sensors are being hardwired, the standard Bosch Blue Line wired sensors above are usually the best choice. If you want to add wireless sensors instead, the Bosch 3000 will require a compatible Bosch wireless receiver, such as the B810, and then RADION wireless sensors can be used.