Motion Sensors

Discover the best Motion Sensors for your smart home.

When building your smart home, motion sensors are a cornerstone for enhancing security and automating everyday tasks. Whether you're looking to upgrade home security, save energy, or simply enjoy the convenience of automated lighting and alerts, motion sensors are the perfect addition to your Homey-powered smart home.

Our comprehensive guide delves into the best buy options for Homey-compatible motion sensors. It offers insights on selecting the ideal devices to suit your needs. We carefully selected every motion sensor on our list based on reliability, capability, additional features, and affordability as key criteria.

How do you choose the right motion sensor?

Our team has vetted each device on our list. Some have additional features, vary in shapes and sizes, and have distinct pricing. Here are the top factors to consider when choosing a suitable motion sensor.

Compatibility

Select a compatible motion sensor with your Homey Cloud, Homey Bridge, or Homey Pro smart home platform.

Detection range and angle

Motion sensors vary in their detection range and angle capabilities. Some offer wider areas of coverage, and others focus on more narrow, specific zones.

Size and shape

Motion sensors come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different installation needs and aesthetic preferences.

Price

Buying several motion sensors can quickly increase costs. Consider the price-to-features ratio highlighted in our article to ensure you get the best value.

Brand	Model	Protocol	Detection Range/Angle	Price
Aeotec	Multisensor 7	Z-Wave	10m, 120°	€74.76
Aqara	P2 Motion and Light Sensor	Thread	7m, 150°	€33.99
Eve	Motion Sensor	Thread	9m, 120°	€49.95
Fibaro	Motion Sensor	Z-Wave	7m, 150°	€49.50
Frient	Motion Sensor Pro	Zigbee	9m, 45°	€29.95
Ikea	Vallhorn Motion Sensor	Zigbee	10m, 120°	€9.99
KlikAanKlikUit	Outdoor Motion Sensor	433MHz	10m, 110°	€37.47
Philips	Hue Motion Sensor	Zigbee	5m, 100°	€39.19
Shelly	BLU Motion Sensor	Bluetooth	9m, 120°	€19.90
SwitchBot	Motion Sensor	Bluetooth	9m, 110°	€29.99
ThirdReality	Motion Sensor	Zigbee	9m, 120°	€20.00

The Aeotec Multisensor 7 is a highly versatile smart device with seven sensors for comprehensive environmental monitoring in modern smart homes. It detects movement of up to 10 meters at an angle of 100°. In addition, the Aeotec Multisensor 7 tracks room temperature, humidity, light levels, and UV index and features vibration detection and anti-tamper mechanisms. It's like the Swiss Army Knife of smart sensors!

Despite its extensive feature set, the device is surprisingly compact. Measuring just 45x45mm, it is easy to conceal out of sight. Additionally, the sensor offers flexible installation options as it can be powered by two CR123A batteries or a USB cable.

Using Z-Wave Plus technology, the Aeotec Multisensor 7 ensures exceptionally reliable and robust communication with your Homey Bridge or Homey Pro. With its outstanding build quality, a wide array of sensors, and dependable communication protocol, it stands out as the premium and most expensive option on our list.

The Aqara P2 Motion Sensor is the latest update to Aqara's well-known motion sensors line-up, offering major improvements over its predecessors, including a whopping 5 years of battery life!

This extended battery longevity is achieved using two CR2430 batteries instead of one, making the P2 larger than Aqara's first-generation motion sensor. Including the stand, it measures 7cm long – which is definitely a factor you need to consider.

However, the 360° rotating swivel makes the P2 highly flexible and versatile, allowing you to install and aim it anywhere you like. With the ability to detect motion up to 7 meters away within a 150° angle, expanding to 170° at closer distances, the P2 has the widest field of view among comparable devices, making it a great pick for quickly activating flow sequences in your Homey.

The Aqara P2 Motion Sensor uses Thread to connect to your Homey Pro, providing motion, battery status, and a light level reading. Being Matter's mesh communication protocol, Thread enables a reliable connection and super long battery life for end devices.

Eve's newest motion sensor utilizes the cutting-edge Thread communication protocol for integration via Matter with your Homey Pro. This ensures a smooth and effortless setup process conveniently completed using your smartphone.

The Eve Motion Sensor has an extensive detection range of 9 meters and a wide 120° field of view, making it ideal for monitoring even the most spacious rooms in your home. You can also install this sensor outdoors because it has an IPX3 rating, making it waterproof against spraying water or light rain.

This sensor can also measure light levels, with a built-in lux sensor mounted on the front of its square-shaped body. It doesn't come with a mounting stand, which may be limiting in certain installation positions.

What's great about the Eve Motion Sensor is that it runs on two AAA batteries, probably the most common battery type in the average household. This high-end premium device uses Thread and has a higher price than most on our list. Costs can stack up if you deploy several sensors.

The Fibaro Motion Sensor features a unique, eye-catching design reminiscent of a cat's eye, whose lens doubles as a multicolor visual LED indicator. This design goes beyond aesthetics since the spherical shape widens the sensor's field of view, allowing it to detect motion across a 150° angle with a maximum reach of 7 meters.

This Z-Wave motion sensor by Fibaro has a highly sensitive accelerometer that detects even the slightest vibrations. Paired with your Homey, it can alert you whenever it senses things moving or shaking nearby, which is very useful for the early detection of earthquakes.

It can also measure temperature and illuminance and use the built-in indicator to visually announce the ambient temperature in different colors. According to the company, the device runs on a single CR123A battery, which should last up to 2 years, considering Z-Wave is a low-power communication protocol.

If you prefer installing Zigbee devices in your smart home, the Frient Motion Sensor Pro is an excellent choice. This model has a temperature and light sensor, enhancing its functionality and usefulness for creating Flows.

With a range of 9m, it has one of the largest detection distances on our list. However, it also has one of the most confined fields of view at 45°. In other words, this makes the sensor particularly effective for monitoring motion at entry points, hallways, garage doors, and smaller, more narrow spaces.

The Frient Motion Sensor Pro runs on a set of AA batteries, which are extremely affordable and available in your nearest convenience store. It ships with a special mounting stand, offering a way of installing the sensor in a corner or a flat surface.

Measuring 70x70mm, this motion sensor isn't the smallest in width and height, but its slim 21mm thickness ensures an attractive and unobtrusive look when wall-mounted.

If you don't need temperature and illuminance readings, then the Frient Motion Sensor's non-pro version is identical in shape, size, connectivity, and battery.

The VALLHORN is the newest release by IKEA, part of a trio of smart sensors released to detect water leaks, monitor doors and windows, and detect motion. The other two are PARASOLL and BADRING, which reflect Scandinavian culture.

The Ikea Vallhorn is a Zigbee sensor that runs on two AAA batteries. It measures 70mm in width and height with a 39mm thickness, making it the bulkiest square-shaped motion sensor on our list.

With its IP44 rating for water and dust resistance, the Vallhorn is suitable for outdoor installation under your porch roof or garage cover. It can withstand water splashes from all directions but not heavy rain.

Unlike others in our selection, this motion sensor lacks temperature and illuminance sensors, making it highly cost-effective and perfectly suited for widespread use within your Homey-powered smart home.

If you are looking for a capable outdoor sensor with a long-range connection, then the Trust (KlikAanKlikUit) APIR-2150 Motion Sensor is an excellent pick.

This device relies on 433 MHz to communicate with your Homey Bridge or Homey Pro at a maximum range of 30 meters, enough to cover most yards, driveways, or gardens.

Regarding motion detection capabilities, the APIR-2150 outperforms similar sensors with a wide detection angle of 110° and a very long range of 10m at its front and 6m on its sides. If installed correctly, you can detect motion in the entire front area of your house.

Powered by two AAA batteries, the Trust APIR-2150 can last years without a battery change. However, where this sensor really shines is its IP64 rating, which makes it capable of withstanding any weather conditions like strong winds, dust, rain, or high moisture.

The APIR-2150 is bulkier and pricier than similar sensors. This is forgivable when you consider it a waterproof outdoor motion sensor.

The Philips Hue Motion Sensor is a top choice among smart home fans for its high-quality build and easy integration into Homey setups. It runs on AAA batteries that last at least two years, and you can install it anywhere with the included screws or magnetic stand.

Philips describes the detection range of the Hue sensor as "optimal at 5 meters", but many users report it performs perfectly fine at distances of up to 9m, which is also in line with our tests. Equipped with an illuminance sensor, it's ideal for triggering light-level conditioned Flows in Homey.

The Hue Motion Sensor resembles the Eve Motion Sensor in appearance but is more compact, with dimensions of 55x55mm. It also stands out as the slimmest option in our Best Buy Guide, with a thickness of only 20mm.

As part of their Hue product line-up, Phillips also produces a very popular IP44-rated Outdoor Motion Sensor. This sensor works with the Hue Bridge in Homey or connects directly to your Homey Bridge or Homey Pro.

Compared to others on our list, consider the Shelly BLU Motion Sensor as a budget pick with a price tag of €19.90. However, the BLU is a very capable motion sensor offering great value.

It can detect motion at a very wide angle of 120° and a maximum distance of 9m, on par with much more expensive motion sensors. The Shelly BLU uses Bluetooth to connect to your Homey Bridge or Homey Pro, a direct connection that can span up to 10m indoors or 30m in open spaces.

The Shelly BLU is also the smallest motion sensor on our list, measuring 32mm in height and 42mm in width, making it unnoticeable when installed correctly.

The main drawback of the Shelly BLU Motion Sensor is its use of a CR2477 button cell battery, which might be difficult to find when it needs replacing. However, this uncommon battery type enables the Shelly BLU to last up to 5 years, a tie with the Aqara P1 for the longest battery life on our list.

If you're a fan of SwitchBot products, their Motion Sensor is worth considering for monitoring movement in your smart home. It has an attractive design and an elegant mounting stand, making it easy to set up on a shelf or mount on a flat surface like a wall.

The SwitchBot Motion Sensor's compact size, especially without the stand, makes it one of the smallest motion sensors you can get. The front's white and non-transparent lens gives off a modern and aesthetically pleasing look.

This motion sensor also measures illuminance with a dedicated light sensor installed above the lens, which you can use to set up day/night automation. It connects to your Homey Bridge or Homey Pro hubs over Bluetooth Low Energy, with a maximum range of 80 meters.

SwitchBot's justified reputation for high-quality products is why their Motion Sensor carries a higher price tag than similar models.

If you prefer adding Zigbee devices to your smart home, the ThirdReality motion sensor is highly functional and affordable. Its unique design stands out from others on our list, with a long and slender body measuring 9cm in length and 2.7cm in width. This sleek form factor makes it ideal for discreet installation on door frames, window frames, or the edges of bookshelves.

The ThirdReality Motion Sensor has no extra features like temperature or illuminance monitoring; however, it can detect motion of up to 9 meters at a wide angle of 120 degrees, which is great for covering most room sizes.

This motion sensor is a budget-friendly pick, with a price of €20.00 per piece, or even lower if you get it in bulk. Powered by standard AAA batteries, it lasts up to two years.

Final thoughts

Motion sensors are essential for any modern smart home, whether you are looking to trigger simple lights or beef up security.

Hopefully, our list helps clarify your buying options for motion sensors, steering you toward a more specific and suitable choice. We meticulously chose each model featured in our guide for its standout qualities. This includes detection range, field of view, accuracy, price, and extra features like temperature and illuminance monitoring.

From the budget-friendly Ikea VALLHORN to the feature-packed Aeotec Multisensor 7, whether it's Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Bluetooth, your Homey Bridge or Homey Pro is compatible with all of them.