Lighting Sensors Canada - Occupancy, Vacancy & Motion Controls

Lighting Sensors Canada — occupancy sensors, vacancy sensors, motion sensor switches, sensor dimmers, wireless sensors, Z-Wave controls, and integrated sensor fixtures

Lighting Sensors Canada is the cross-brand buying hub for occupancy sensors, vacancy sensors, motion sensor switches, sensor dimmers, wireless room sensors, commercial dual-tech sensors, 0-10V sensor dimmers, Z-Wave motion-sensing controls, and fixtures with integrated motion sensors. Use this collection when the buyer needs lighting or fan-control behaviour based on room use, motion, manual-on/auto-off logic, automatic-on/automatic-off logic, or sensor-based control rather than a standard wall switch.

This collection is governed by broad title rules for products containing Vacancy, Occupancy, Light Sensor, or Motion Sensor. That means it can include wallbox controls, wireless sensors, sensor dimmers, commercial controls, integrated sensor fixtures, and cross-brand smart-home products. If the buyer already knows they want Lutron only, start with Lutron Motion Sensors, Lutron Maestro, or Lutron Caséta. If the project is broader than sensing, use Dimmers, Switches & Lighting Controls.

Verify before ordering: Lighting sensors are selected by occupancy vs vacancy behaviour, automatic-on vs manual-on workflow, wallbox wiring, neutral requirement, voltage, load type, dimming method, 0-10V control wiring, control zone, room size, sensor placement, coverage pattern, wireless pairing, smart-home ecosystem, fixture/driver compatibility, fan-control requirements, and manufacturer documentation. Confirm the exact product page before treating any sensor, sensor switch, sensor dimmer, integrated-sensor fixture, smart module, or accessory as compatible.

Start here: choose the right lighting-sensor path

Use this table to route broad motion-sensor, occupancy-sensor, and vacancy-sensor intent into the right product family before comparing variants, finishes, voltage, dimming, fixture control, smart-home system, and wiring requirements. This is a decision aid, not a compatibility guarantee.

Buyer need	Start here	Also compare	Why to review it
Lutron Caséta wireless motion / occupancy sensing	Lutron PD-OSENS Caséta Smart Motion Sensor	PD-VSENS Vacancy Sensor · Lutron Caséta · Lutron Smart Hubs	Use when the project is in a compatible Lutron wireless ecosystem and needs a wireless room sensor rather than an in-wall sensor switch.
Lutron Caséta manual-on / auto-off vacancy sensing	Lutron PD-VSENS Caséta Smart Vacancy Sensor	PD-OSENS Motion Sensor · Lutron Pico Remotes · Lutron Motion Sensors	Review when the desired workflow is manual-on with automatic shutoff in a compatible Lutron wireless control path.
Maestro LED+ motion sensor dimming	Lutron MSCL-OP153M Maestro LED+ Motion Sensor Dimmer	MSCL-OP153MH Retail Kit · MSCL-VP153M Vacancy Sensor Dimmer · Lutron Maestro	Use when the buyer needs motion sensing and brightness control together for a compatible dimmable lighting load.
Maestro LED+ vacancy sensor dimming	Lutron MSCL-VP153M Maestro LED+ Vacancy Sensor Dimmer	MSCL-OP153M Motion Sensor Dimmer · Lutron LED Dimmers · Dimmer Switches Canada	Use when the buyer needs manual-on / auto-off vacancy behaviour plus dimming rather than automatic-on occupancy behaviour.
Maestro wallbox sensor switch without dimming	Lutron MS-OPS6M2-DV Maestro Motion Sensor Switch	MS-VPS6M2-DV Vacancy Sensor Switch · MS-OPS2 Sensor Switch · Lutron Motion Sensors	Use when the project needs sensing and on/off switching, not brightness control.
Dual-tech sensing for commercial or harder rooms	Lutron MS-A102 Maestro Dual-Tech Motion Sensor	MS-A102-V Vacancy Sensor · MS-B102 Neutral-Required Path · MS-B102-V Vacancy Sensor	Review when PIR-only sensing may not fit the room and the project needs a dual-tech sensor path. Confirm wiring and model requirements before selecting.
Dual-circuit or fan/light sensor control	Lutron MS-A202 Maestro Dual-Circuit Sensor	MS-B202 Commercial Dual-Circuit · MS-OPS6-DDV Dual-Circuit Switch · Lutron Fan Controls	Use only when the project specifically needs dual-circuit control or fan/light-style sensor planning.
Commercial partial-on / energy-control sensor switching	Lutron MS-PPS6-DDV Maestro Partial-On Sensor	MS-OPS6-DDV Dual-Circuit Sensor Switch · Commercial LED Lighting · Lutron 0-10V Dimmers	Review when the project is commercial or energy-control oriented and requires partial-on or dual-circuit-style planning.
0-10V commercial sensor dimming	Lutron MS-Z101 Maestro 0-10V Motion Sensor Dimmer	MS-Z101-V 0-10V Vacancy Sensor Dimmer · Lutron 0-10V Dimmers · LED Panels & Troffers	Review when the fixture or driver uses 0-10V control wiring and the buyer needs sensor-based commercial lighting control.
Bathroom humidity, fan, or timed-shutoff boundary	Lutron MS-HS3 Maestro Humidity Sensor Switch	Lutron Fan Controls · Timer Switches · Bathroom Fans	Use when the real project need is bathroom humidity response, fan control, or timed shutoff rather than general room occupancy sensing.
Z-Wave motion-sensing smart control	Enbrighten 24770 Z-Wave Motion Sensing Smart Switch	Enbrighten 26932 Motion Sensing Smart Dimmer · Enbrighten · Smart Switches & Outlets	Use when the smart-home path is Enbrighten / Z-Wave rather than Lutron, Caséta, or a fixture-integrated sensor.
Swidget modular sensor / smart outlet path	Swidget WI-FI + Motion Module	Swidget WI-FI + Temp / Humidity Module · Swidget WI-FI + Indoor Air Quality Module · Swidget 15A Outlet	Use as an adjacent smart-device route when the buyer is comparing modular Swidget inserts and outlets rather than a conventional wallbox lighting sensor.
Integrated sensor step lighting	Lotus LSD03 Horizontal Step Light with Motion Sensor	Lotus LSD04 Vertical Step Light · Step Lights · Lotus LED Lights	Use when the sensor is built into a fixture, not when the buyer needs a standalone wall sensor, sensor switch, or sensor dimmer.
Still comparing controls broadly	Dimmers, Switches & Lighting Controls	Dimmer Switches · Lutron Controls · Fan Controls	Use the parent controls hub when the buyer is not yet sure whether sensing, dimming, switching, fan control, or smart-home control is the right path.

Important product-type boundary

This collection can include standalone wireless sensors, in-wall sensor switches, in-wall sensor dimmers, dual-tech commercial sensors, 0-10V sensor dimmers, Z-Wave smart controls, modular Swidget sensor paths, and fixtures with integrated sensors. Check the product type before ordering so you do not substitute an integrated sensor fixture for a wall control, a sensor switch for a sensor dimmer, or a smart-home module for a conventional lighting sensor.

Occupancy and vacancy logic are not the same. Occupancy control is commonly used for automatic-on / automatic-off behaviour. Vacancy control is commonly used for manual-on / automatic-off behaviour. Verify the exact model behaviour, programming options, wiring, and local project requirements before selection.

Shop lighting sensors by intent

Lutron wireless sensors: compare PD-OSENS, PD-VSENS, Lutron Motion Sensors, and Lutron Caséta.
Lutron sensor dimmers: compare MSCL-OP153M, MSCL-VP153M, MS-Z101, MS-Z101-V, and Lutron Maestro.
Lutron sensor switches: compare MS-OPS6M2-DV, MS-VPS6M2-DV, MS-OPS2, and MS-VPS2.
Commercial and dual-tech sensing: compare MS-A102, MS-A102-V, MS-B102, MS-B102-V, MS-A202, and MS-B202.
Commercial 0-10V sensing: compare MS-Z101, MS-Z101-V, Lutron 0-10V Dimmers, and Commercial LED Lighting.
Enbrighten / Z-Wave sensing: compare Enbrighten 24770, Enbrighten 26932, and Enbrighten.
Swidget modular sensing: compare WI004UWA Motion Module, WI005UWA Temp / Humidity Module, WI008UWA IAQ Module, and compatible Swidget outlets or switches.
Integrated sensor fixtures: compare Lotus LSD03, Lotus LSD04, and Step Lights.

Pair sensors with the right control and fixture paths

Dimmers, Switches & Lighting Controls — parent hub for choosing between dimming, switching, sensing, fan control, wall devices, and smart-home control.
Lutron Smart Lighting Controls — Lutron ecosystem route for sensors, Caséta, hubs, Pico remotes, switches, dimmers, wallplates, and receptacles.
Lutron Motion Sensors — Lutron-specific motion, occupancy, vacancy, wireless, and wallbox sensor path.
Lutron Maestro — Maestro family route for sensor switches, sensor dimmers, timers, fan/light dual controls, and companion paths.
Lutron 0-10V Dimmers — use where the selected fixture or driver requires 0-10V control.
Lutron Fan Controls, Timer Switches, and Bathroom Fans — use when the real intent is fan speed, humidity, or timed shutoff rather than room sensing alone.
Pot Lights Canada, LED Panels & Troffers, and Commercial LED Lighting — choose fixture family first when the sensor will control lighting fixtures.

When this is not the right collection

Use Lutron Motion Sensors when the buyer specifically wants Lutron sensor-only routing.
Use Lutron LED Dimmers or Dimmer Switches Canada when dimming compatibility should be chosen before sensing.
Use Lutron Caséta when the buyer needs the broader wireless smart-control ecosystem.
Use Lutron Fan Controls when fan-speed control is the primary requirement.
Use Timer Switches when timed shutoff is the primary requirement instead of occupancy/vacancy sensing.
Use Step Lights, Pot Lights, or Commercial LED Lighting when the buyer is choosing the fixture first and sensor behaviour is built into the fixture or driver system.

What to confirm before ordering lighting sensors

Whether the product is a standalone wireless sensor, wallbox sensor switch, sensor dimmer, dual-tech sensor, commercial sensor, 0-10V sensor dimmer, modular smart module, integrated-sensor fixture, or smart-home control device.
Occupancy vs vacancy behaviour, including automatic-on, manual-on, automatic-off, partial-on, timeout options, and programming method.
Wiring condition, neutral requirement, voltage, load type, dimming method, 0-10V control wiring, control zone, and multi-location plan.
Room type, room size, sensor placement, coverage pattern, line of sight, wallbox location, and whether PIR, ultrasonic, dual-tech, wireless, humidity, or fixture-integrated sensing is appropriate.
Smart-home ecosystem: Lutron Caséta, Lutron Maestro, Enbrighten / Z-Wave, Swidget modular devices, or another control system.
Exact product documentation and manufacturer compatibility guidance before installation or pairing.

Lighting Sensors FAQ

What is the difference between an occupancy sensor and a vacancy sensor?

Occupancy and vacancy sensors use different control logic. Occupancy control is commonly used for automatic-on / automatic-off behaviour. Vacancy control is commonly used for manual-on / automatic-off behaviour. Verify the exact product behaviour before ordering.

What is the difference between a sensor switch and a sensor dimmer?

A sensor switch controls on/off operation. A sensor dimmer combines sensing with brightness control for compatible dimmable loads. Choose the fixture or load first, then verify the correct sensor type.

Are wireless Caséta sensors the same as in-wall sensor switches?

No. Wireless Caséta sensors pair into compatible Lutron systems. In-wall sensor switches replace or function as wall controls. Confirm the system, wiring, and pairing requirements before ordering.

Do integrated sensor step lights belong in the same project path as wall sensors?

Not usually. Integrated sensor step lights are fixtures with built-in sensing. Wall sensors, sensor switches, and sensor dimmers are control devices for other loads.

Should I choose Lutron, Enbrighten, Swidget, or an integrated sensor fixture?

Choose by project architecture first. Lutron is a lighting-control ecosystem path, Enbrighten is a Z-Wave smart-control path, Swidget is a modular outlet/insert path, and integrated sensor fixtures are fixtures with built-in sensing rather than separate wall controls.

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