Aeotec Motion Sensor vs Ring Alarm Motion Detector

The Aeotec Motion Sensor wins overall here, with a built-in temperature sensor, a wider detection angle and broader platform support including Samsung SmartThings. The Ring Alarm Motion Detector counters with a lower price, the higher owner rating, a longer range and pet-tuned sensitivity.

Their radio and what they sense. The Ring Alarm Motion Detector is a Z-Wave sensor built for Ring Alarm and other Z-Wave hubs, with genuine pet-friendly detection. The Aeotec Motion Sensor is a Zigbee sensor for SmartThings, Hubitat and Home Assistant that adds a temperature reading.

The Ring Alarm Motion Detector is the pet-focused option, tuned to ignore pets up to about 50 pounds with three sensitivity levels. The Aeotec Motion Sensor is a fast trigger-style sensor with no sensitivity adjustment, so the Ring detector is the better fit for pet-heavy homes.

Yes. The Aeotec Motion Sensor needs a Zigbee hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat, and the Ring Alarm Motion Detector needs a Ring Alarm base station or another Z-Wave hub. Both are indoor sensors with no weather rating.

Buy the Aeotec Motion Sensor if you want a fast, reliable Zigbee trigger for SmartThings, Hubitat or Home Assistant with a built-in temperature sensor and a wide detection angle. It is best for hub-based lighting and automation rather than pet-tolerant security.

Buy the Ring Alarm Motion Detector if you have a Ring Alarm system, or another Z-Wave hub, and want an affordable, well-rated, pet-friendly sensor with adjustable sensitivity and the longer detection range of the two.