Motion Sensor reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 196 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Motion Sensor brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homeassistant, r/HomeKit, r/homeautomation, r/SmartThings, r/homebridge. Top-rated brands include Aqara (4.2/5), Philips Hue (4.7/5), Eve (4.7/5).

Stats
Reviews196
Subreddits17
Posts50
Brands50
Products82
Top communities
r/homeassistant76r/HomeKit44r/homeautomation27r/SmartThings10r/homebridge9
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#1

Aqara

4.2
(46)
"I have Aqara throughout the house. I use the light and motion ones which gives me light level sensors I can use for automations."
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"My original Aqara Motion sensor cost me £4-5 on Ali Express. Original battery still in after ages and it works great with my SLZB06."
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"The Aqara FP2 is killer for actual presence."
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"The aqara fp2 is pretty awesome"
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"Easy automation of lights on when motion detected, lights off when motion no longer detected."
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"The light goes on when the door is opened and stays on for 15 minutes."
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"At medium sensibility the false positive are quite rare, and the first one is still on its original battery after ~18 months."
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"I advice the Aqara one with build in lux sensor."
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"I use aqara. For this exact use case."
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"Works flawlessly."
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#2

Philips Hue

4.7
(38)
"+1 for Hue motion sensors. Quick detection, quick cooldown, long battery life."
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"I am using the Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor and it has been great."
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"I like both the Hue and Aeotec motion sensors. No hub required, I just connect through zigbee (ZHA) on my HA Green."
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"They are hands-down the best smart bulbs I've used, and they sell outdoor motion sensors."
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"Love the Hue sensors as they are rock solid."
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"The Hue ones are by far my favourite."
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"The hue one is super solid."
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"I'd go hue too but with their outdoor sensor."
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"Hue, if you can afford it tbh."
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"Depending on the size of your garage look at the Hue outdoor sensor."
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#3

Eve

4.7
(18)
"As above, I use Eve motion, very good!"
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"Love my Eve Motion also. You can customize the sensor timing, customize the sensitivity."
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"If you specifically want a motion sensor, and not a presence sensor, I’d go with the Eve Motion."
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"It works great."
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"Eve motion are great."
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"Works like a champ."
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"It’s been rock solid."
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"I generally encourage users to use Eve Motion because that product has a hardware timer."
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"For me Eve, no cloud crap, for me it have just worked."
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"EVE, it is great Thread Motion Sensor, no need extra hub."
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#4

IKEA

4.0
(8)
"Give the IKEA motion sensors a try. I have a few and they work flawlessly."
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"I have the ikea one in my laundry room- works great to turn on the light when it’s needed."
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"I have used the IKEA ones before which worked well."
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"IKEA Zigbee Vallhorn for me, Motion and Lux sensor in 1."
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"Ikea has one, idk if it's too big though."
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"IKEA ones are so cheap so good aqara are also cheap hue is best but pricey."
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"The Vallhorn has had a high fail."
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"Cheap: Ikea"
#5

Onvis

4.4
(7)
"I've had almost zero problems with my Onvis sensors."
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"I have an Onvis motion sensor in the bathroom looking across the toilet to the door to turn on the bathroom light automatically."
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"I've had almost zero problems with my Onvis sensors."
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"Because you can disable the sensor and enable it again via Homekit automations."
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"I have a few “Onvis Smart” HomeKit motion sensors and they’ve worked great."
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"Onvis if I also want temperature and don’t need a light sensors our outdoor properties, otherwise Eve."
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"Onvis has one. It tends to run from $20-$25 on Amazon."
#6

Aeotec

4.6
(5)
"Aeotec multi sensor."
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"I just like the trisensor since they just work."
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"Aeotec Multisensor 6 or 7 if you can go zwave, which I recommend."
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"I would highly recommend the Aeotec devices but they're expensive."
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"I have had great luck with the Aeotec multi sensor as well."
#7

Ikea

3.6
(5)
"I haven't had any issues with Vallhorn."
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"Ikeas PIR sensor is quite responsive and it’s cheap too."
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"Thing is cheap and effective."
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"They seem to be very responsive."
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"I have unfortunately several IKEA vallhorn motion sensors."
#8

Third Reality

4.5
(4)
"Third reality have been by FAR the most reliable."
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"I like the third reality outlet ones, they have an RGB light and lux sensor on them."
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"Makes one that’s pretty small and works well with ST."
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"Thirdreality ones work well, plus they take AAAs."
#10

Sonoff

4.0
(4)
"The one I have is indoors to trigger my kitchen lights when someone wanders into the dining area."
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"I have several Sonoff SNZB-03 motion sensors which work well."
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"I have been running a combination of Sonoff and Aqara motion sensors for a few years."
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"Very cheap and has been very reliable."
#11

Philips

3.5
(4)
"I’ve had hue sensors in multiple rooms and rate them 10/10 in reliability."
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"It has a possibility to adjust its range, so you can adjust it to your needing."
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"Aqara and Hue seem to be the most reliable."
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"I would avoid Philips at all costs."
#12

Lutron

4.7
(3)
"Totally reliable, no smarts needed."
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"Lutron is hands down the best on the market now."
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"They are harder to find and more expensive but contrary to popular belief, they do exist."
#13

Kasa

4.3
(3)
"Get Kasa Motion Sensor light switch."
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"I’ve had good luck with Kasa censors."
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"Kasa makes a motion activated light switch."
#14

Zooz

4.3
(3)
"I would spend Twice as much as they are worth."
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"Zooz ZSE41 is tiny and has a decent range."
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"I buy Zooz sensors when they're on sale below $30."
#15

IKEA Tradfri

3.7
(3)
"IKEA Tradfri one works great for me."
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"For cheap: IKEA Tradfri."
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"I got some IKEA Tradfri and SONOFF SNZB-03 sensors."
#16

Centralite

5.0
(2)
"I use those. As well as other sensors they make."
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"I have a few of these Centralite Micros and their older cousins and they work great in my setup."
#17

Everything

5.0
(2)
"100% the everything Lite sensor used these to replace nearly aqura p1."
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"Many people swear by the Everything Presence One."
#18

Enbrighten

4.5
(2)
"I’ve been using the Enbrighten motion switches with one in each room I automate."
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"Work great... configurable via settings on how quickly it will reset motion activation."
#20

Tapo

4.0
(2)
"Tapo does have a motion sensor you could use."
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"If you want wireless stuff, the Tapo T100 with the H100 hub works with Kasa products."
#21

Honeywell

4.0
(2)
"Any of the Honeywell or Bosch models work well."
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"Is the Honeywell/Resideo is335 basically *the* option here?"
#22

Dome

5.0
(1)
"I love these Dome motion sensors.. if you can still find them for sale."
#23

Inovelli

5.0
(1)
"If you can get them: inovelli mmWave."
#24

Caseta

5.0
(1)
"The Caseta occupancy sensors are the best."
#25

Amazon Echo

5.0
(1)
"Many of the more recent echoes have motion sensors built in."
#26

Ubiquiti

5.0
(1)
"If you have Ubiquiti gear this sensor has been pretty good so far."
#27

Ecobee

5.0
(1)
"If you have an ecobee thermostat, their sensors work great for motion too."
#28

Ring

5.0
(1)
"Ring has been great for me."
#29

Qingping

5.0
(1)
"Very responsive and in your price range, I have 4 of them, they all work perfectly."
#30

ThirdReality

5.0
(1)
"Zigbee's been solid and batteries last a long time."
#31

Dakota Alert

4.0
(1)
"Dakota Alert might be an option for you."
#32

PIR Motion Sensors

4.0
(1)
"Check PIR motion sensors, they might work."
#33

Sonoff SNZB-06P

4.0
(1)
"Something like Sonoff SNZB-06P or similar."
#34

Zigbee

4.0
(1)
"Zigbee motion sensor will work if you have at least 1 Zigbee-radio-equipped Echo device."
#35

LifeBouy

4.0
(1)
"I ended up buying what others recommended: LifeBouy BCone."
#36

Treatlife

4.0
(1)
"I don't think they are Matter devices, but Treatlife's WiFi presence sensors work with both Google Home automations and the script editor."
#37

GoveeLife

4.0
(1)
"Amazon is your friend... [GoveeLife Motion Sensor, Group Control Unlimited Devices, Wireless Mini Contact Sensor for Smart Home Automation, Battery Powered, Supports Most GoveeHome Smart Products]"
#38

Leviton

4.0
(1)
"This is the motion switch I'm planning on using: Leviton DOS05-1LZ Motion Sensor."
#39

CROW

4.0
(1)
"I recommend CROW sensors."
#40

Meross

4.0
(1)
"Just launched a Presence Sensor for $29."
#41

Fibaro

4.0
(1)
"It’s small and you can disable the eyeball if you want."
#42

HomeSeer

4.0
(1)
"Take a look at this product from HomeSeer meant to make standard floodlights smart."
#43

Hue

4.0
(1)
"I have liked my Hues and aqara sensors."
#45

Bee Motion

4.0
(1)
"You might like the “Bee Motion” board which has an integrated PIR sensor."
#46

Lutron Caseta

4.0
(1)
"Caseta are likely the fastest, if that matters."
#47

Tuya

4.0
(1)
"I’ve gotten some tuya zigbee Mm wave motion sensors from Ali express and they are great at sensing occupancy."
#48

Bosch

4.0
(1)
"Bosch, honeywell,dual tech sensor"
#50

VOCOlinc

4.0
(1)
"I use VOCOlinc based on a Reddit recommendation. Works great via HomeKit."

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