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Aeotec Motion Sensor vs Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor

Full Smart Motion Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Both of these are hub-based Zigbee motion sensors, but the Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor takes the overall win over the Aeotec Motion Sensor on price, integrations, sensor count, alerts and range. It is a budget favorite that adds a light sensor, history records, low-battery alerts and a longer 6m/20ft reach, works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and lasts about 3 years on a CR2477. The Aeotec Motion Sensor answers with a higher owner rating and a wider 120-degree detection angle, plus a bundled temperature sensor and a strong reputation as a fast trigger for SmartThings and Hubitat. Both are indoor Zigbee sensors that need a hub. Choose the Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor for the cheaper, more feature-rich, wider-reaching sensor across more platforms; pick the Aeotec Motion Sensor if you value its higher rating, wider angle and temperature reading.
FeatureAeotec Motion SensorSonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion SensorWinner
Price$48.99$14.85Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor
Rating4.64.2Aeotec Motion Sensor
IntegrationsSamsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTSonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor
SensorsMotionMotion, LightSonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor
AlertsMotion AlertsMotion Alerts, Low Battery AlertsSonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor
Angle of Detection120º110ºAeotec Motion Sensor
Range of Detection4.5m / 15ft6m / 20ftSonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor
ConnectivityZigbeeZigbeeTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aeotec Motion Sensor or Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor?

The Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor wins overall. It is more affordable, adds a light sensor, history records and low-battery alerts, reaches a longer 6m/20ft, and works with Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Aeotec Motion Sensor keeps a higher owner rating, a wider 120-degree angle and a temperature sensor.

What is the biggest difference between the Aeotec Motion Sensor and the Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor?

Feature breadth for the price. The Sonoff SNZB-03P bundles a light sensor, history records, low-battery alerts and a detection timeout at a low cost, while the Aeotec Motion Sensor focuses on fast, reliable triggering with a temperature sensor and a wider detection angle. Both are Zigbee and hub-dependent.

Which sensor works with more smart-home platforms?

The Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor lists broader support, including Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and IFTTT. The Aeotec Motion Sensor centers on SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant and Alexa, so Sonoff covers the wider set of ecosystems here.

Which sensor has the wider detection angle?

The Aeotec Motion Sensor is wider at 120 degrees versus the Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor's 110 degrees, but the Sonoff reaches farther at 6m/20ft compared with Aeotec's 4.5m/15ft. So Aeotec trades a bit of range for a slightly broader field.

Who should buy the Aeotec Motion Sensor?

Buy the Aeotec Motion Sensor if you want the higher-rated sensor with a wider detection angle and a temperature reading for SmartThings, Hubitat or Home Assistant. It is a fast, dependable trigger for hub-based lighting.

Who should buy the Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor?

Buy the Sonoff SNZB-03P ZigBee Motion Sensor if you want the cheapest, most feature-packed Zigbee sensor here, with a light sensor, history records, low-battery alerts and wide platform support. It is ideal for budget-minded Zigbee, SmartThings or Home Assistant setups.

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