The 10 Best Zigbee Motion and Presence Sensors

PIR motion and mmWave presence sensors on Zigbee, ranked.

We pulled the Zigbee motion and presence sensors selling on Amazon and scored them on rating, review volume, and features: presence detection, light sensing, and open Zigbee 3.0 pairing.

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

Our picks

Best Overall

SONOFF

SONOFF SNZB-03P

4.2 (848)

Fast 5-second detection, a 3-year battery, 848 reviews, and $16.50.

THIRDREALITY Zigbee motion sensor

3.9 (1,275)

$13.99, pet friendly, and pairs straight to Echo hubs. The most reviews here.

4.0 (454)

Radar presence detection that keeps the lights on while you sit still, for $17.90.

Aqara Presence Sensor FP300

3.7 (902)

PIR plus 60 GHz mmWave in a wireless 5-in-1 sensor that runs on Zigbee or Matter over Thread.

$49.99

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#	Sensor	Price	Rating	Reviews	Detection	Power	Light	Hub	Score
1	Aqara Presence Sensor FP300	$49.99	3.7	902	PIR + 60 GHz mmWave	Battery (wireless)	Yes	Zigbee hub or Thread border router	79
2	SONOFF SNZB-03P	$16.50	4.2	848	PIR motion	Battery, about 3 years	No	Zigbee hub	73
3	Aqara Motion Sensor P1	$20.99	4.2	828	PIR motion	Battery, up to 5 years	No	Aqara hub only	73
4	SONOFF SNZB-06P24	$24.90	3.8	181	Presence (24 GHz mmWave)	USB-C	Yes	Zigbee hub	73
5	Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E	$42.99	4.0	492	Presence (mmWave)	Wired	No	Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub	71
6	SONOFF SNZB-06P	$17.90	4.0	454	Presence (5.8 GHz radar)	Wired	No	Zigbee hub	71
7	Aeotec SmartThings Motion Sensor	$48.99	4.6	422	PIR motion	Battery	No	SmartThings or other Zigbee hubs	66
8	THIRDREALITY Zigbee motion sensor	$13.99	3.9	1,275	PIR motion	Battery	No	Echo with Zigbee, or any Zigbee hub	64
9	Shelly BLU Motion ZB	$26.99	4.5	43	PIR motion	Battery	Yes	Zigbee hub or Bluetooth gateway	64
10	THIRDREALITY Motion Sensor R1	$17.99	3.8	135	Motion (not heat-based)	Not listed	No	Echo with Zigbee, or any Zigbee 3.0 hub	54

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The full ranking

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

Most Capable

Aqara

Aqara Presence Sensor FP300 Wireless 5-in-1 Motion Sensor with mmWave

3.7 902 reviews

Score 79/100

$49.99

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1K+ bought in past month

A wireless presence sensor that combines PIR and mmWave, on Zigbee or Matter over Thread. Popular, with mixed ratings.

Detection: PIR + 60 GHz mmWave
Power: Battery (wireless)
Detects still people: Yes
Light sensor: Yes
Hub: Zigbee hub or Thread border router
Extras: 5-in-1, AI learning

Pros

PIR plus 60 GHz mmWave
Wireless, battery powered
Zigbee or Matter over Thread
1K+ bought in the past month

Cons

3.7 stars
$49.99
Adaptive AI features take time to learn the room

Best Overall

SONOFF

SONOFF SNZB-03P Zigbee Motion Sensor, 3-Year Battery Life, for Alert System and Automations Wireless Motion Detector, SONOFF Zigbee Bridge Required, Batteries Included (1 Pack)

4.2 848 reviews

Score 73/100

$16.50

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300+ bought in past month

The Zigbee motion sensor to buy: fast, cheap, and the battery lasts years.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery, about 3 years
Detects still people: No
Light sensor: No
Hub: Zigbee hub
Extras: 5-second retrigger

Pros

Retriggers in as little as 5 seconds
Rated for about 3 years on a battery
848 reviews, 300+ bought in the past month

Cons

The title says a SONOFF Zigbee Bridge is required; the bullets say any Zigbee hub
No light sensor
Sold by the brand, not Amazon

Aqara

Aqara Zigbee 3.0 Motion Sensor P1 1 Pack, for Alert System Automations

4.2 828 reviews

Score 73/100

$20.99

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200+ bought in past month

A long-lasting motion sensor for Aqara homes, with a 5-year battery rating.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery, up to 5 years
Detects still people: No
Light sensor: No
Hub: Aqara hub only
Extras: Works in low temperatures

Pros

Up to 5-year battery life
828 reviews, 200+ bought in the past month
Apple Home, Alexa, and Google through the Aqara hub

Cons

Needs an Aqara hub; not compatible with other Zigbee hubs, per the listing
No light sensor listed
$20.99

SONOFF

SONOFF SNZB-06P24 Zigbee Presence Sensor, 24GHz mmWave & Light Sensor, Zone Positioning, Self-Learning Calibration, USB-C Powered, Works with Home Assistant, Alexa, SmartThings, Hub Required

3.8 181 reviews

Score 73/100

$24.90

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200+ bought in past month

A 24 GHz mmWave presence sensor with zones and a light sensor, sensitive enough to pick up breathing.

Detection: Presence (24 GHz mmWave)
Power: USB-C
Detects still people: Yes
Light sensor: Yes
Hub: Zigbee hub
Extras: Zones, self-calibration

Pros

Detects micro-movements like breathing
Zone positioning
Light sensor built in
200+ bought in the past month

Cons

3.8 stars
Needs USB-C power
More setup than a PIR sensor

Aqara

Aqara Zigbee Presence Sensor FP1E, mmWave Radar Wired Motion Sensor

4.0 492 reviews

Score 71/100

$42.99

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50+ bought in past month

An mmWave presence sensor that reaches every Matter platform through Aqara's hub.

Detection: Presence (mmWave)
Power: Wired
Detects still people: Yes
Light sensor: No
Hub: Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub
Extras: Matter through the Aqara hub

Pros

mmWave presence detection
Matter bridging through the Aqara hub
492 reviews

Cons

Needs an Aqara hub
Wired power
4.0 stars

Best Presence Sensor

SONOFF

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor, SNZB-06P Zigbee Smart Motion Detector with 5.8GHZ cmWave Radar, Requires ZigBee Bridge (1-Pack)

4.0 454 reviews

Score 71/100

$17.90

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Cheap presence detection. It sees people sitting still, so lights don't switch off on you mid-book.

Detection: Presence (5.8 GHz radar)
Power: Wired
Detects still people: Yes
Light sensor: No
Hub: Zigbee hub
Extras: Detects still people

Pros

Detects stationary people
$17.90
454 reviews

Cons

Needs power, not a battery
Needs a Zigbee hub
4.0 stars

Aeotec

Aeotec SmartThings Motion Sensor, Zigbee, Magnetic Mounting, Works with Smart Home Hub and Compatible Zigbee Hubs

4.6 422 reviews

Score 66/100

$48.99

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50+ bought in past month

The official SmartThings motion sensor, with the best rating here.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery
Detects still people: No
Light sensor: No
Hub: SmartThings or other Zigbee hubs
Extras: Magnetic mount

Pros

4.6 stars from 422 reviews
Magnetic mount
Made for SmartThings, works with other Zigbee hubs

Cons

$48.99, several times the price of the SONOFF
No light sensor
Battery life isn't listed

Best Budget

THIRDREALITY

THIRDREALITY Zigbee Motion Sensor, Pet Friendly, Compatible with Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aeotec, Homey, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Built-in Zigbee Hub

3.9 1,275 reviews

Score 64/100

$13.99

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300+ bought in past month

The cheapest well-known Zigbee motion sensor, and it pairs straight to Echo hubs for Alexa routines.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery
Detects still people: No
Light sensor: No
Hub: Echo with Zigbee, or any Zigbee hub
Extras: Pet friendly

Pros

$13.99 with 1,275 reviews
Pairs directly with Echo devices that have Zigbee
Pet friendly
Lists Home Assistant, SmartThings, Hubitat, and Homey

Cons

3.9 stars
No light sensor
Battery life isn't listed

Shelly

Shelly BLU Motion ZB, Smart Bluetooth & Zigbee Motion & Light Sensor, Compatible with Alexa, Home Assistant, Google, SmartThings, PIR Motion Detection, Beacon Mode, AES encryption

4.5 43 reviews

Score 64/100

$26.99

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200+ bought in past month

A compact motion and light sensor that speaks Zigbee or Bluetooth.

Detection: PIR motion
Power: Battery
Detects still people: No
Light sensor: Yes
Hub: Zigbee hub or Bluetooth gateway
Extras: Light sensor

Pros

Motion plus light level
Zigbee or Bluetooth
4.5 stars, 200+ bought in the past month

Cons

Only 43 reviews
Battery life isn't in the bullets
$26.99

#10

THIRDREALITY

THIRDREALITY Zigbee Motion Sensor R1,Adjustable Sensitivity,Real-time Alerts,Zigbee Hub Required,Support Home Assistant,SmartThings, Homey, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Built-in Zigbee hub

3.8 135 reviews

Score 54/100

$17.99

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ThirdReality's newer sensor with adjustable sensitivity that isn't fooled by heat or sunlight, per the listing.

Detection: Motion (not heat-based)
Power: Not listed
Detects still people: No
Light sensor: No
Hub: Echo with Zigbee, or any Zigbee 3.0 hub
Extras: Adjustable sensitivity

Pros

Adjustable sensitivity
Not affected by heat or sunlight, per the listing
Zigbee 3.0, pairs with Echo hubs

Cons

3.8 stars
Power source isn't spelled out in the bullets
135 reviews

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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