Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 vs Ecobee SmartSensor for Doors & Windows

The Ecobee SmartSensor for Doors & Windows is better overall. It carries a higher owner rating, supports more integrations, adds occupancy sensing and more alert types, and pauses HVAC on an open door. The Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 wins on price and on its hidden recessed install.

Ecosystem and features. The Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 is a Z-Wave contact sensor built for a hidden install, while the Ecobee SmartSensor for Doors & Windows is an ecobee-ecosystem sensor that also detects occupancy and can pause your HVAC, reaching Google, Alexa and HomeKit through an ecobee thermostat.

The Ecobee SmartSensor for Doors & Windows does. Beyond contact detection it adds occupancy sensing, event history and HVAC-pausing when paired with an ecobee thermostat. The Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 is a contact-only device focused on a hidden install.

Buy the Aeotec Recessed Door Sensor 7 if a hidden, flush install is your priority, you run a Z-Wave hub such as SmartThings, Hubitat or Home Assistant, and you want the cheaper option. It offers a nearly invisible look on wooden doors.

Buy the Ecobee sensor if you own an ecobee thermostat and want to pause heating or cooling on an open door, plus occupancy alerts and long battery life. Note that its full security features require an ecobee Smart Security subscription.