The Best Wi-Fi Motion Sensors

No-hub motion and presence sensors that connect to your router.

We pulled the Wi-Fi motion and presence sensors selling on Amazon and scored them on rating, review volume, and features. Battery Wi-Fi motion sensors tend to react slower than Zigbee or Z-Wave ones, because they sleep between events to save power.

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

Our picks

Best Overall

WiFi Motion Sensor, Smart PIR Motion Detector with Instant App Alerts

Cotinse

Cotinse Wi-Fi PIR motion sensor

3.9 (266)

Battery or USB power, Bluetooth-assisted pairing, and Alexa, Google, and SmartThings triggers.

Gaoducash Wi-Fi PIR motion sensor

3.7 (94)

$12.99 with Alexa routine support and Tuya automations.

GoveeLife Human Presence Sensor

3.9 (259)

mmWave plus PIR presence detection with Alexa, Google, and IFTTT, 100+ bought last month.

$39.99

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Best for Home Assistant

Akamatis

Akamatis Litos v3

4.4 (36)

A local ESP32 mmWave presence and light sensor built for Home Assistant, rated 4.4 stars.

$24.99

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#	Sensor	Price	Rating	Reviews	Works with	Detection	Power	App	Pack	Score
1	GoveeLife Human Presence Sensor	$39.99	3.9	259		Presence (mmWave + PIR)	Wired	Govee Home	1 sensor	77
2	Cotinse Wi-Fi PIR motion sensor	$16.99	3.9	266		PIR motion	2 AA or 5 V USB	Smart Life / Tuya	1 sensor	74
3	Jiestar Wi-Fi motion sensor	$13.99	3.5	972		PIR motion	Battery	Smart Life / Tuya	1 sensor	69
4	Jiestar Wi-Fi motion sensor (4-pack)	$39.99	3.5	972		PIR motion	Battery	Smart Life / Tuya	4 sensors	69
5	Akamatis Litos v3	$24.99	4.4	36		Presence (24 GHz mmWave)	Wired	Home Assistant	1 sensor	65
6	GoveeLife Wireless motion sensor	$14.99	4.1	443	Govee Home app only	PIR motion	Battery	Govee Home	1 sensor	63
7	Gaoducash Wi-Fi PIR motion sensor	$12.99	3.7	94		PIR motion	Battery	Smart Life / Tuya	1 sensor	61
8	Gaoducash Smart PIR motion sensor	$22.99	3.5	128		PIR motion	2 AAA (included)	Smart Life / Tuya	1 sensor	60

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The full ranking

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

Best Presence Sensor

GoveeLife

GoveeLife Human Presence Sensor, mmWave Radar & PIR Wired Motion Sensor

3.9 259 reviews

Score 77/100

$39.99

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100+ bought in past month

A wired presence sensor that combines radar and infrared to tell the difference between people and moving appliances.

Detection: Presence (mmWave + PIR)
Power: Wired
Range: Not listed
App: Govee Home
Detects still people: Yes
In the box: 1 sensor

Pros

Detects people sitting still
Filters out appliances and plants
Alexa, Google, and IFTTT

Cons

Wired power
3.9 stars
$39.99

Best Overall

Cotinse

WiFi Motion Sensor, Smart PIR Motion Detector with Instant App Alerts

3.9 266 reviews

Score 74/100

$16.99

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A flexible no-hub motion sensor that runs on batteries or USB and triggers Alexa, Google, and SmartThings routines.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: 2 AA or 5 V USB
Range: Not listed
App: Smart Life / Tuya
Detects still people: No
In the box: 1 sensor

Pros

AA batteries or USB power
Bluetooth-assisted pairing
Triggers Alexa, Google, and SmartThings routines

Cons

No Home Assistant support, per the listing
3.9 stars
Cloud-based Smart Life app

Jiestar

WiFi Motion Sensor, Smart Motion Detector for Home Security, Wireless Motion Sensor App Remote Monitor, Voice Command Compatible with Alexa. 1 Pack

3.5 972 reviews

Score 69/100

$13.99

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A mini Tuya sensor with a rotating bracket and Alexa routines.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery
Range: About 20 ft (6 m), 128°
App: Smart Life / Tuya
Detects still people: No
In the box: 1 sensor

Pros

Mini size with rotating bracket
Alexa routines
972 reviews

Cons

3.5 stars
Only 16 left in stock at capture time
Cloud-based app

Jiestar

WiFi Motion Sensor, Smart Motion Detector for Home Security, Wireless Motion Sensor App Remote Monitor, Voice Command Compatible with Alexa. 4 Pack

3.5 972 reviews

Score 69/100

$39.99

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Four Jiestar sensors for about $10 each.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery
Range: About 20 ft, 128° x 55°
App: Smart Life / Tuya
Detects still people: No
In the box: 4 sensors

Pros

About $10 per sensor
Rotatable bracket
Alexa routines

Cons

3.5 stars
Shares its review count with the single
Cloud-based app

Best for Home Assistant

Akamatis

Akamatis Human Presence & Light Sensor Litos v3, mmWave Smart Motion Sensor, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Adjustable Sensitivity, Requires Home Assistant (White, 1 Pack)

4.4 36 reviews

Score 65/100

$24.99

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100+ bought in past month

A small ESP32 presence and light sensor made only for Home Assistant, fully local.

Detection: Presence (24 GHz mmWave)
Power: Wired
Range: Up to 20 ft (6 m)
App: Home Assistant
Detects still people: Yes
In the box: 1 sensor

Pros

24 GHz mmWave presence and a light sensor
Local control in Home Assistant
4.4 stars, 100+ bought in the past month

Cons

Works only with Home Assistant
Only 36 reviews
Needs an existing Home Assistant setup

GoveeLife

GoveeLife Wireless Smart Motion Sensor, Group Control Multiple Devices

4.1 443 reviews

Score 63/100

$14.99

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300+ bought in past month

A cheap motion trigger for Govee lights. It needs another Govee Wi-Fi product as a gateway and doesn't work with voice assistants.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery
Range: 16-19 ft, ±60°
App: Govee Home
Detects still people: No
In the box: 1 sensor

Pros

$14.99, 4.1 stars from 443 reviews
Controls Govee lights directly
Adjustable trigger interval

Cons

Can't connect to Alexa or Google, per the listing
Needs at least one Govee Wi-Fi device as a gateway
Only useful in a Govee setup

Best Budget

Gaoducash

WiFi Smart Motion Sensor: Wireless PIR Motion Detector for Home Security, Infrared Motion Sensor with App Notification Alert, Support Voice Command Via Alexa (1-Pack)

3.7 94 reviews

Score 61/100

$12.99

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The cheapest Tuya motion sensor with Alexa support.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery
Range: About 23 ft (7 m), 128°
App: Smart Life / Tuya
Detects still people: No
In the box: 1 sensor

Pros

$12.99
Controls other Tuya devices directly
Alexa routines

Cons

3.7 stars
Battery only
Cloud-based app

Gaoducash

Smart PIR Motion Sensor: WiFi Motion Detector with App Notification Alerts, Wireless Contact Sensor for Home Security and Smart Home Automation, No Hub Required, Compatible with Alexa(2-Pack)

3.5 128 reviews

Score 60/100

$22.99

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A Tuya sensor with an alarm history log and batteries in the box.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: 2 AAA (included)
Range: 6-40 ft, 128°
App: Smart Life / Tuya
Detects still people: No
In the box: 1 sensor

Pros

Batteries included
Alarm history in the app
Low-battery alerts

Cons

3.5 stars
$22.99, more than similar sensors
Cloud-based app

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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