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How does a PIR work?

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A passive infrared sensor (PIR sensor) is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view. They are most often used in PIR-based motion detectors. ... They work entirely by detecting infrared radiation (radiant heat) emitted by or reflected from objects.

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