Aqara Motion Sensor P1 vs Shelly Blu Motion comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is the overall pick over the Shelly Blu Motion, leading on price, owner rating, integrations and alerts. Both are compact, affordable indoor sensors with a built-in light (lux) sensor, but the P1 is cheaper, better rated, adds low-battery alerts, and reaches broadly across Google, Alexa, HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter, while the Shelly is a Bluetooth sensor that leans on Home Assistant, Alexa and Google and needs another Shelly device or a BLU Gateway to reach WiFi. The Shelly Blu Motion answers with a longer rated range at 9m/30ft (versus 7m/23ft) and very fast, low-latency detection with configurable sensitivity. Both are indoor and need extra hardware. Choose the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 for the cheaper, higher-rated, more widely compatible sensor; pick the Shelly Blu Motion if you already run Shelly hardware and want its longer reach in a Home Assistant setup.

Feature	Aqara Motion Sensor P1	Shelly Blu Motion	Winner
Price	$20.48	$25.99	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Rating	4.3	4.0	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Alerts	Motion Alerts, Low Battery Alerts	Motion Alerts	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Range of Detection	7m / 23ft	9m / 30ft	Shelly Blu Motion
Connectivity	Zigbee	Bluetooth	Tie
Sensors	Motion, Light	Motion, Light	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Motion Sensor P1

15% OFF

$20.48

$23.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $20.48
+ Rating: 4.3
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter
- Range of Detection: 7m / 23ft vs 9m / 30ft

Shelly

Shelly Blu Motion

$25.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Range of Detection: 9m / 30ft
- Price: $25.99 vs $20.48
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Motion Sensor P1 or Shelly Blu Motion?

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 wins overall, with a lower price, a higher owner rating, low-battery alerts and broad support for Google, Alexa, HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter. The Shelly Blu Motion counters with a longer 9m/30ft range and fast, configurable detection, making it a good fit for Shelly households.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 and the Shelly Blu Motion?

Radio and platform reach. The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is Zigbee with wide ecosystem support (Google, Alexa, HomeKit, Home Assistant, Matter), while the Shelly Blu Motion is Bluetooth, needs another Shelly device or a BLU Gateway to bridge to WiFi, and centers on Home Assistant, Alexa and Google.

Do both sensors have a light sensor?

Yes, both the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 and the Shelly Blu Motion include a built-in light (lux) sensor for dark-only lighting triggers. They differ more in connectivity, integrations and range than in on-board sensors.

Which sensor detects motion over a longer distance?

The Shelly Blu Motion is rated to 9m/30ft, longer than the Aqara Motion Sensor P1's 7m/23ft. The P1 lists a wide 170-degree detection angle, while Shelly does not publish an angle, so compare based on your room layout.

Who should buy the Aqara Motion Sensor P1?

Buy the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 if you want the cheaper, higher-rated sensor with a light sensor, low-battery alerts and support for Google, Alexa, HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter. It is a strong, flexible choice across many ecosystems.

Who should buy the Shelly Blu Motion?

Buy the Shelly Blu Motion if you already run Shelly hardware and want a tiny, fast, configurable sensor with a longer rated range for Home Assistant lighting automations. You will need another Shelly device or a BLU Gateway to bridge it.

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