Aqara Motion Sensor P1 vs SwitchBot Motion Sensor

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is the stronger overall choice. Its biggest wins come from rating, battery life, and alerts, and angle of detection adds more confidence to the verdict. SwitchBot Motion Sensor remains a niche alternative if price and range of detection matters more than the rest of the comparison. For the average buyer, Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is the safer choice.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Motion Sensor P1

17% OFF

$23.99

$19.99

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SwitchBot

SwitchBot Motion Sensor

50% OFF

$24.99

$12.49

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Feature	Aqara Motion Sensor P1	SwitchBot Motion Sensor	Winner
Price	$19.99	$12.49	SwitchBot Motion Sensor
Rating	4.3	4.0	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Battery Life	5 years	3 years	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Alerts	Motion Alerts, Low Battery Alerts	Motion Alerts	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Angle of Detection	170º	110º Horizontal / 55º Vertical	Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Range of Detection	7m / 23ft	9m / 30ft	SwitchBot Motion Sensor
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Connectivity	Zigbee	Bluetooth	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Tie
Sensors	Motion, Light	Motion, Light	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Motion Sensor P1

17% OFF

$23.99

$19.99

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.3
+ Battery Life: 5 years
+ Alerts: Motion Alerts, Low Battery Alerts
- Price: $19.99 vs $12.49
- Range of Detection: 7m / 23ft vs 9m / 30ft

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Motion Sensor

50% OFF

$24.99

$12.49

BUY NOW

+ Price: $12.49
+ Range of Detection: 9m / 30ft
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.3
- Battery Life: 3 years vs 5 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aqara Motion Sensor P1 or SwitchBot Motion Sensor?: Aqara Motion Sensor P1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, battery life, and alerts.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Motion Sensor P1 and SwitchBot Motion Sensor?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Motion Sensor P1 lists $19.99, while SwitchBot Motion Sensor lists $12.49.
Which one looks better on price?: Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is listed at $19.99, while SwitchBot Motion Sensor is listed at $12.49. SwitchBot Motion Sensor (better spec).
Who should buy Aqara Motion Sensor P1?: Choose Aqara Motion Sensor P1 if your priority is rating and battery life and that matters more than price.
Who should buy SwitchBot Motion Sensor?: Choose SwitchBot Motion Sensor if your priority is price and range of detection and that matters more than rating.