Aeotec Motion Sensor vs YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor

The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor wins overall, mainly for its unmatched LoRa range and lower price, plus Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter support. The Aeotec Motion Sensor carries a higher owner rating and richer built-in connectivity options, and it is a fast, reliable Zigbee trigger with a temperature sensor.

Radio and range. The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor uses long-range LoRa radio (via a YoLink Hub) to reach up to about a quarter mile through walls without WiFi, while the Aeotec Motion Sensor is a Zigbee sensor with a 4.5m/15ft range built for indoor lighting triggers.

The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor is far better for that, reaching hundreds of feet from its hub for garages, barns, driveways and mailboxes. The Aeotec Motion Sensor is a short-range indoor sensor, so it is not suited to covering distant outbuildings.

Yes. The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor requires a YoLink Hub, and the Aeotec Motion Sensor requires a Zigbee hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat. Both are specified as indoor sensors, though YoLink owners often run theirs outdoors under cover.

Buy the Aeotec Motion Sensor if you want a higher-rated, fast indoor Zigbee trigger for SmartThings, Hubitat or Home Assistant with a built-in temperature sensor and a wide detection angle. It suits standard room-scale lighting automation.

Buy the YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor if you need motion detection far beyond WiFi range, for large properties, detached garages, barns or driveways. It is reliable and easy to set up, with Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter support via a YoLink Hub.