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Smart home tech, weighed fairly.
Thread motion sensors that work through Matter with every major smart home system, ranked.
We pulled the motion sensors on Amazon whose listings name Thread and scored them on rating, review volume, and features.
Updated · Amazon prices checked
Aqara's FP300 combines mmWave presence and PIR motion with Thread or Zigbee, 2K+ bought last month.
A Matter-over-Thread motion and light sensor for $31.99.
An IP67 battery-powered presence sensor on Matter over Thread.
Presence, motion, temperature, humidity, and light in one battery sensor.
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| # | Sensor | Price | Rating | Reviews | Works with | Type | Senses | Power | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqara Presence Sensor FP300 | $49.99 | 3.7 | 912 | Presence sensor, battery | mmWave presence, PIR motion, and more (5-in-1) | Battery | 80 | |
| 2 | GL Technologies 5-in-1 Presence Sensor LWR02 | $49.99 | 4.4 | 70 | Presence sensor, battery | mmWave presence, PIR motion, temperature, humidity, light | 2 AAA, about 2 years | 76 | |
| 3 | Eve Motion (Matter) | $31.99 | 3.7 | 360 | Motion sensor | PIR motion, light level | Battery | 74 | |
| 4 | Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 | $31.99 | 3.5 | 669 | Motion sensor | PIR motion, light level | Battery | 70 | |
| 5 | meross Presence Sensor MS605 | $24.99 | 3.1 | 88 | Presence sensor, battery | AI-driven presence | Battery | 64 | |
| 6 | THIRDREALITY Smart Night Light-T | $23.99 | 3.8 | 48 | Plug-in night light | Motion, light level | Plug-in | 62 | |
| 7 | mirsz Matter Motion Sensor (PIR) | $29.99 | 4.5 | 7 | Motion sensor | PIR motion | Battery | 55 | |
| 8 | Onvis Smart Motion Sensor | $31.99 | 3.5 | 24 | Motion sensor | PIR motion, temperature, humidity, light | Battery | 50 |
Works with: hover or tap an icon for the system name. A system is shown when it supports the product directly or through the hub the listing requires. Every sensor here runs on Thread and, except Onvis, joins your system through Matter. You need a Thread border router such as a recent Apple TV, HomePod, Nest Hub, or Echo.
Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features. How we rank
Knows you're still in the room, not just that you walked in, without a power cord.
Five sensors in one small box for a room you want fully automated.
Eve's water-resistant sensor for porches and covered outdoor spots.
A basic Thread motion sensor that also reports light level.
A weatherproof presence sensor that runs on batteries.
A night light that also works as a motion sensor and Thread repeater.
A plain, cheap Thread motion sensor.
A HomeKit Thread sensor that also logs temperature and humidity.
A Thread border router, which is built into recent Apple TVs and HomePods, Nest Hubs, some Echo models, and SmartThings and Aqara hubs. With Matter, the device then shows up in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, or Home Assistant.
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.
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.
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.