The Best Matter Motion and Presence Sensors

Motion and presence sensors that work with every major platform.

We pulled the Matter motion and presence sensors selling on Amazon and scored them on rating, review volume, and features. Most run Matter over Thread and need a Thread border router; the table shows which.

Prices, ratings, and review counts captured from Amazon on 2026-10-04.

Our picks

Best Overall

5-in-1 Presence Sensor LWR02, PIR + mmWave Radar, Matter Over Thread

GL Technologies

GL Technologies LWR02 5-in-1

4.4 (48)

Radar plus PIR presence with temperature, humidity, and light, on AAA batteries rated for up to 2 years.

Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2

3.5 (666)

A native Matter motion and light sensor for $31.99 with a 170° view.

3.7 (360)

IPX3 water resistance and a 9 m range, so it works on a covered porch too.

3.7 (121)

Radar, PIR, and light in one sensor over Matter Wi-Fi, so no Thread border router needed.

$33.99

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#	Sensor	Price	Rating	Reviews	Detection	Matter over	Power	Range	Score
1	GL Technologies LWR02 5-in-1	$49.99	4.4	48	Presence (24 GHz mmWave + PIR)	Thread	2 AAA, up to 2 years	Not listed	82
2	Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2	$31.99	3.5	666	PIR motion	Thread	Battery	Up to 23 ft (7 m), 170°	76
3	Eve Motion (Matter)	$43.95	3.7	360	PIR motion	Thread	Battery	Up to 9 m, 120°	75
4	meross MS600	$33.99	3.7	121	Presence (mmWave + PIR)	Wi-Fi	Wired (1.5 m cord)	Not listed	73
5	GL Technologies LWR01	$39.99	3.3	140	Presence (mmWave)	Thread	Battery	3.5 m still, 6 m moving	70
6	meross MS605	$24.99	3.1	88	Presence (static detection)	Thread	Battery	Not listed	66

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The full ranking

Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features.

Best Overall

GL Technologies

5-in-1 Presence Sensor LWR02, PIR + mmWave Radar, Matter Over Thread

4.4 48 reviews

Score 82/100

$49.99

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The most complete Matter sensor here: presence, motion, temperature, humidity, and light, on batteries.

Detection: Presence (24 GHz mmWave + PIR)
Matter over: Thread
Power: 2 AAA, up to 2 years
Range: Not listed
Light sensor: Yes
Extras: Temperature, humidity

Pros

Radar for stillness, PIR for movement
Temperature, humidity, and light too
AAA batteries rated up to 2 years, rechargeables supported
4.4 stars

Cons

Only 48 reviews
$49.99
Needs a Thread border router

Best Budget

Aqara

Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2, Motion Detector with Light Sensor

3.5 666 reviews

Score 76/100

$31.99

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100+ bought in past month

Aqara's native Matter motion sensor with a wide 170° view. Popular, with mixed ratings.

Detection: PIR motion
Matter over: Thread
Power: Battery
Range: Up to 23 ft (7 m), 170°
Light sensor: Yes
Extras: Separate light sensor

Pros

170° horizontal view, up to 23 ft
Separate light sensor
666 reviews

Cons

3.5 stars
PIR only, no presence detection
Needs a Thread border router

Best Indoor/Outdoor

Eve

Eve Motion (Matter) - Smart Motion Sensor with Light Sensor, IPX3 Water Resistance, Automatic Activation of Lights and Devices, Thread

3.7 360 reviews

Score 75/100

$43.95

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A local-only motion sensor that can go outdoors under cover, thanks to IPX3 water resistance.

Detection: PIR motion
Matter over: Thread
Power: Battery
Range: Up to 9 m, 120°
Light sensor: Yes
Extras: IPX3, light sensor

Pros

IPX3 water resistant, indoor or outdoor
Up to 9 m range
Light-based automations in the Eve app

Cons

3.7 stars
$43.95
Brightness refinements need the Eve app for iOS

Best Wi-Fi Presence

meross

meross Presence Sensor MS600, Matter Over Wi-Fi, 1.5m Corded Motion Sensor

3.7 121 reviews

Score 73/100

$33.99

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50+ bought in past month

A corded presence sensor over Matter Wi-Fi, so it works without a Thread border router.

Detection: Presence (mmWave + PIR)
Matter over: Wi-Fi
Power: Wired (1.5 m cord)
Range: Not listed
Light sensor: Yes
Extras: Light sensor

Pros

Radar, PIR, and light in one
Matter over Wi-Fi, no Thread router needed
Local control through Matter

Cons

Needs continuous power
3.7 stars
1.5 m cord limits placement

GL Technologies

Wireless Human Presence Sensor LWR01, mmWave Radar, Occupancy & Motion Sensor, Battery-Powered, IPX3 Water Resistant, Matter Over Thread, Requires Thread-Compatible Smart Home Hub/Router

3.3 140 reviews

Score 70/100

$39.99

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The earlier GL presence sensor, splashproof for bathrooms. The LWR02 has replaced it with more sensors.

Detection: Presence (mmWave)
Matter over: Thread
Power: Battery
Range: 3.5 m still, 6 m moving
Light sensor: No
Extras: IPX3

Pros

Battery mmWave presence
IPX3, fine for bathrooms
Detects stillness up to 3.5 m

Cons

3.3 stars
Shorter range for still people
Needs a Thread border router

meross

meross Presence Sensor MS605, IP67 Battery-Powered, Matter Over Thread

3.1 88 reviews

Score 66/100

$24.99

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A battery presence sensor with an IP67 rating and a flexible stand. Reviews are poor so far.

Detection: Presence (static detection)
Matter over: Thread
Power: Battery
Range: Not listed
Light sensor: No
Extras: IP67, foldable stand

Pros

Battery-powered presence detection
IP67 rating
Foldable, rotatable stand

Cons

3.1 stars from 88 reviews
16 left in stock at capture time
Needs a Thread border router

Buyer's guide

PIR motion or mmWave presence?

PIR sensors detect movement and are cheap with long battery life, but they think a room is empty when you sit still. mmWave presence sensors detect a person sitting still, so lights stay on while you read, but many need wired power.

How long do the batteries last?

Most battery sensors on these lists are rated for one to three years, depending on how often they report. Low-power radios like Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Thread last much longer than Wi-Fi.

Where should I put a motion sensor?

In a corner about 6 to 8 feet up, facing across the room rather than straight at the doorway. Keep PIR sensors away from heat vents and direct sun, which cause false triggers.

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