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Aqara Motion Sensor P1 vs YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT

Full Smart Motion Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and YoLink sites.
2026 verdict
Five years against two: that is the battery-life gap that puts the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 ahead of the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT.
Aqara Motion Sensor P1
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Aqara Motion Sensor P1
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It also plugs into more of an existing setup, the Aqara Hub or any generic Zigbee coordinator, with low battery alerts the YoLink sensor's spec sheet leaves undocumented, and it costs less to begin with. The YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT counters with the higher owner rating and a longer two-year warranty against Aqara's one, and it senses the room differently too, with radar rather than a passive-infrared reading, paired with an auxiliary temperature value the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 does not offer. Both reach the same six smart home platforms once their hub is in place, Aqara through the Aqara Hub, YoLink mostly through its separate Local Hub. Buyers already on a Zigbee network, or who want the longest possible time between battery changes, should pick the Aqara Motion Sensor P1; anyone who wants YoLink's radar sensing and a longer warranty, and does not mind a shorter battery life, should choose the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT.
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FeatureAqara Motion Sensor P1YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RTWinner
Price$20.99$27.99Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Rating4.24.5YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT
Warranty1 year2 yearsYoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT
Battery Life5 years2 yearsAqara Motion Sensor P1
ConnectivityZigbeeNoneAqara Motion Sensor P1
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
SensorsMotion, LightMotion, TemperatureTie
AlertsMotion Alerts, Low Battery AlertsMotion AlertsTie

What the differences mean

Battery life

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is rated for about five years on its coin cells, against roughly two years for the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT.

Sensing method

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 uses a passive infrared sensor and adds a light reading. The YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT uses microwave radar and adds an auxiliary temperature reading instead.

What each hub actually needs

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 pairs with the Aqara Hub or any generic Zigbee coordinator. The YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT only works over LoRa with a YoLink hub, and Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings and Matter specifically need the YoLink Local Hub.

Warranty

The YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT carries a two-year warranty against one year for the Aqara Motion Sensor P1.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Aqara Motion Sensor P1 owners consistently mention how well it pairs straight into Home Assistant over Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA, no Aqara hub required for that, and how configurable the detection timeout is next to sensors with a fixed delay. They also like the price and the long battery life, rated around five years. The complaints center on two things: the sensor is noticeably weaker at catching motion in corners than its 7m spec suggests, and a minority report it locking up and needing a reset. The battery door is a specific sore point too, there is no screw or slide cover, so replacing the cell means prying the case open and peeling off the mounting adhesive, with only one spare pad included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 or the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT?

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 wins overall, combining a lower price, a five-year battery life and Zigbee connectivity with low battery alerts the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT does not send. The YoLink sensor answers with a higher owner rating and a longer two-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 and the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT?

Battery life and sensing method. The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 runs about five years on its CR2450 cells and uses a conventional passive infrared sensor. The YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT runs about two years and uses radar instead, which senses movement directly rather than reading a heat signature.

Which sensor lasts longer on its battery?

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1, rated for about five years on two CR2450 cells, well ahead of the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT's roughly two years.

What hub does each sensor need?

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 works with the Aqara Hub or any generic Zigbee coordinator, Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA works without an Aqara hub at all. The YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT only works with a YoLink hub over its LoRa network.

Who should buy the Aqara Motion Sensor P1?

Anyone with an existing Zigbee network, or anyone who wants the longest possible battery life and a light sensor over a temperature reading.

Who should buy the YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT?

Anyone who wants radar-based detection with a temperature reading, values a longer two-year warranty, and does not mind a shorter battery life and a dedicated LoRa hub.

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