Aeotec Motion Sensor vs Philips Hue Motion Sensor

The Philips Hue Motion Sensor is the stronger overall sensor. It supports more integrations (HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant), adds light and temperature sensors alongside motion, and reaches a longer 7m/23ft. The Aeotec Motion Sensor keeps a wider 120-degree angle and is a proven fast trigger for SmartThings and Hubitat users.

Sensor set and customization. The Philips Hue Motion Sensor combines motion, light and temperature with deep in-app control (schedules, dark-only triggers, timers, sensitivity), while the Aeotec Motion Sensor is a fast, trigger-style motion sensor with a temperature reading and no sensitivity adjustment. Hue also spans more ecosystems.

The Aeotec Motion Sensor has the wider angle at 120 degrees, versus the Philips Hue Motion Sensor's 100 degrees. However, the Hue sensor reaches farther at 7m/23ft compared with Aeotec's 4.5m/15ft, so Aeotec trades range for a slightly broader field.

Yes to both. The Philips Hue Motion Sensor requires a Hue Bridge and the Aeotec Motion Sensor requires a Zigbee hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat. Neither is weather-rated, so both are intended for indoor use.

Buy the Aeotec Motion Sensor if you run SmartThings, Hubitat or Home Assistant and want a fast, reliable Zigbee trigger with a wider detection angle and a temperature sensor. It is a strong, no-frills choice for hub-based lighting automation.

Buy the Philips Hue Motion Sensor if you want the most capable indoor sensor here, with motion, light and temperature sensing, broad ecosystem support, a longer range, a 2-year warranty and detailed automation control. It is ideal for Hue owners wanting hands-free lighting.