Motion sensors can trigger lights, scenes, Flows and security alerts in a Homey-powered home. Choosing between them means balancing coverage, compatibility, size, extra sensors and cost—especially when equipping several rooms.
What to compare
- Compatibility: Check support for your Homey Cloud, Homey Bridge or Homey Pro platform.
- Detection area: A wide viewing angle covers open spaces, while a narrow field can suit a specific passage or entry point.
- Installation: Consider the device’s dimensions, shape and appearance where you plan to mount it.
- Value: Compare the price with the features you actually need.
The source guide’s team vetted its selections for reliability, capabilities, additional features and affordability.
| Brand | Model | Protocol | Detection Range/Angle | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aeotec | Multisensor 7 |  Z-Wave | 10 m/120° | €74.76 |
 Aqara | P2 Motion and Light Sensor |  Thread | 7 m/150° | €33.99 |
 Eve | Motion Sensor | Thread | 9 m/120° | €49.95 |
 Fibaro | Motion Sensor | Z-Wave | 7 m/150° | €49.50 |
 Frient | Motion Sensor Pro |  Zigbee | 9 m/45° | €29.95 |
 IKEA | MYGGSPRAY Motion Sensor | Thread | 10 m/120° | €9.99 |
 KlikAanKlikUit | Outdoor Motion Sensor |  433MHz | 10 m/110° | €38.99 |
 Shelly | BLU Motion Sensor |  Bluetooth | 9 m/120° | €19.90 |
 Sonoff | Motion Sensor SNZB-03P | Zigbee | 6 m/110° | €15.99 |
 SwitchBot | Motion Sensor | Bluetooth | 9 m/110° | €29.99 |
 ThirdReality | Motion Sensor | Zigbee | 9 m/120° | €20.00 |
 Zooz | Q Sensor | Z-Wave | 6 m/120° | €35.95 |
Aeotec Multisensor 7
Strengths: Six additional sensors, premium construction, compact dimensions and battery or USB power. Drawback: The most expensive option in the selection.
Platform support includes Homey Pro, plus Homey Pro mini, Homey Cloud and Homey Self-Hosted Server with Homey Bridge required for those last three.
The Aeotec Multisensor 7 combines seven sensors: motion, temperature, humidity, light levels, UV index, vibration and anti-tamper detection. Its motion coverage reaches 10 meters across a 100-degree angle.
At 45 x 45 millimeters, it is small enough to conceal. Power comes from two CR123A batteries or a USB cable, giving it flexible installation options. Z-Wave Plus provides dependable communication with Homey Bridge or Homey Pro. Its build quality and broad monitoring capabilities place it at the premium end of this comparison.
Aqara P2 Motion Sensor
Strengths: Very long battery life, a 360° rotating stand, broad coverage and illuminance readings. Drawback: Bulky with the stand attached. Homey Pro mini is listed among its supported platforms.
The Aqara P2 Motion Sensor updates Aqara’s established range with up to five years of battery life. Using two CR2430 batteries rather than one makes it larger than the first-generation sensor; with its stand, it measures 7 centimeters long.
The 360-degree swivel makes aiming flexible. Detection reaches 7 meters at 150 degrees, widening to 170 degrees at closer distances. The guide describes this as the widest field of view among comparable devices, useful for promptly triggering Homey flow sequences.
The P2 connects to Homey Pro through Thread and reports motion, battery status and light levels. Thread, the mesh communication protocol used with Matter, supports reliable connections and long end-device battery life.
Eve Motion Sensor
Strengths: Matter support, common batteries, illuminance sensing, premium construction and weatherproofing (IPX3). Drawbacks: A high price and no mounting stand.
Eve’s latest motion sensor integrates with Homey Pro through Matter over Thread, with setup handled from a smartphone. Its 9-meter range and 120-degree field of view suit large rooms. The IPX3 rating also allows outdoor installation where it may encounter spraying water or light rain.
A lux sensor on the front of the square body measures light levels. However, the absence of a stand can restrict positioning. Power comes from two widely available AAA batteries. This premium Thread model costs more than most options here, so installing several can become expensive.
Fibaro Motion Sensor
Strengths: Premium construction, a visual LED indicator, wide coverage and a highly sensitive accelerometer. Drawback: Relatively expensive.
The Fibaro Motion Sensor resembles a cat’s eye, with a lens that also acts as a multicolor LED indicator. Its spherical design supports a 150-degree detection angle and a maximum range of 7 meters.
This Z-Wave model includes an accelerometer sensitive to small vibrations. Connected to Homey, it can alert you to movement or shaking nearby, including for early earthquake detection. It also measures temperature and illuminance, and its indicator can display ambient temperature through different colors.
Fibaro states that a single CR123A battery should provide up to two years of operation, with Z-Wave’s low power consumption contributing to that longevity.
Frient Motion Sensor Pro
Strengths: A thin profile, temperature and illuminance sensing, and common AA batteries. Drawback: Greater width and height than many alternatives.
The Zigbee-based Frient Motion Sensor Pro adds temperature and light readings for use in Flows. Its 9-meter detection range is among the longest here, but its 45-degree field of view is among the narrowest. That combination suits entry points, hallways, garage doors and other confined spaces.
It uses two inexpensive, readily available AA batteries and includes a mounting stand for corners or flat surfaces. Its 70 x 70 millimeters footprint is relatively large, although the 21 millimeters thickness keeps it unobtrusive on a wall.
The non-pro Frient Motion Sensor has the same shape, dimensions, connectivity and battery arrangement, but omits temperature and illuminance readings.
IKEA MYGGSPRAY
Strengths: Low cost, weatherproofing (IP67) and common AAA batteries.
The IKEA MYGGSPRAY is a budget option suited to installing multiple sensors. It uses Matter over Thread natively and pairs directly with Homey Pro, without an IKEA bridge or a dedicated app.
Its IP67 rating makes it fully waterproof and suitable for harsh weather, an improvement over many IP44 outdoor sensors. It takes two AAA batteries; IKEA recommends its rechargeable LADDAs.
Placement determines coverage: the sensor can detect movement at up to 10 meters with a focused 60° angle, or up to 5 meters across a broader 120° field. These options suit driveway lighting, garden paths and busy indoor hallways.
Trust (KlikAanKlikUit) APIR-2150 Motion Sensor
Strengths: Wide detection coverage, long sensing range, weatherproofing (IP64) and long-range connectivity. Drawback: An unappealing design.
The Trust (KlikAanKlikUit) APIR-2150 Motion Sensor is an outdoor option that communicates with Homey Bridge or Homey Pro over 433 MHz, at a maximum distance of 30 meters. That can cover most yards, driveways or gardens.
Motion detection spans 110 degrees, reaching 10 meters straight ahead and 6 meters to the sides. Correct positioning can cover the entire area in front of a house.
Two AAA batteries can power it for years. Its IP64 rating is described as allowing it to withstand wind, dust, rain and high moisture. Although bulkier and more expensive than comparable sensors, it provides outdoor waterproofing.
Shelly BLU Motion Sensor
Strengths: Low price, compact size, long detection range, wide coverage and long battery life. Drawbacks: An uncommon battery and potentially unreliable connectivity.
At €19.90, the Shelly BLU Motion Sensor is a budget choice with detection specifications comparable to much pricier models: a 120-degree angle and a maximum range of 9 meters. It connects directly to Homey Pro through Bluetooth, reaching up to 10 meters indoors or 30 meters in open spaces.
Measuring 32 millimeters high and 42 millimeters wide, it is the smallest sensor in this selection and can be inconspicuous when properly installed.
Its CR2477 button cell may be difficult to source when replacement is needed. However, it enables up to five years of operation—a duration the guide describes as tied with the Aqara P1 for the longest battery life in the selection.
Sonoff SNZB-03P
Strengths: Quick detection, a magnetic base and long battery life. Drawback: An uncommon battery type.
The Zigbee Sonoff SNZB-03P improves on its predecessor with an emphasis on durability and longevity. A specialized low-power mode allows a single CR2477 battery to last up to three years, reducing replacement work.
The model’s “P” denotes performance. A 5-second detection cooldown lets it reset and register motion again faster than standard budget sensors, helping lights stay responsive in busy corridors or kitchens.
A magnetic swivel stand supports flexible attachment and precise aiming across its 6-meter, 110° detection zone. It connects to Homey Pro and Homey Bridge via Zigbee to trigger daily flows. The larger CR2477 coin cell is less commonly kept at home than AAAs or CR2032s.
SwitchBot Motion Sensor
Strengths: Quality construction, long detection range, wide coverage, long battery life and a rotating stand. Drawback: Slower response times. Homey Cloud and Homey Self-Hosted Server are also listed as supported platforms.
The SwitchBot Motion Sensor combines an attractive body with a mounting stand for shelf placement or attachment to a flat surface such as a wall. Without the stand, it is among the smallest sensors available. Its opaque white front lens gives it a clean, modern appearance.
A dedicated light sensor above the lens measures illuminance for day/night automations. Bluetooth Low Energy connects it to Homey Bridge or Homey Pro, with a maximum range of 80 meters.
The guide attributes its higher price relative to similar models to SwitchBot’s reputation for product quality.
ThirdReality Motion Sensor
Strengths: Affordability, long detection range, broad coverage, a slender body and common AAA batteries. Drawback: No additional sensing features.
This Zigbee sensor has a long, narrow body measuring 9 centimeters in length and 2.7 centimeters in width. Its shape suits discreet mounting on door frames, window frames or bookshelf edges.
It lacks temperature and illuminance monitoring, but detects movement at up to 9 meters across a 120-degree angle, enough for most room sizes. Pricing is €20 per unit, with lower prices possible in bulk. Standard AAA batteries provide up to two years of use.
Zooz Q Sensor
Strengths: Multiple sensors, wired or battery power and anti-tamper detection. Drawback: Modest battery life.
The Z-Wave Zooz Q Sensor, model ZSE11, combines motion, temperature, humidity and light-level monitoring. It runs on two CR123A batteries or a USB cable, allowing different installation arrangements.
Motion coverage reaches 6 meters across a 120-degree angle. The 58 x 58 x 56 millimeters body can be placed discreetly around the home.
With Homey, its readings can drive Advanced Flows based on movement, light, temperature or humidity. An anti-tamper sensor adds alerts if the unit is moved or interfered with. The broad sensor set comes at the expense of relatively short battery life.
Matching a sensor to your needs
Detection range, viewing angle, accuracy, price and extra environmental readings distinguish these choices. Motion sensors can support simple lighting triggers or more extensive security automation, with Zigbee, Z-Wave and Bluetooth options available for Homey Bridge or Homey Pro. The source guide’s closing comparison also names the budget-friendly IKEA VALLHORN alongside the feature-rich Aeotec Multisensor 7.
