Aqara Motion Sensor P1 vs YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 wins overall for typical homes, with a lower price, a light sensor, low-battery alerts and support for Google, Alexa, HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter. The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor carries a higher owner rating and unmatched LoRa range, making it the pick for large properties.

Range and radio. The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor uses LoRa radio (via a YoLink Hub) to reach up to about a quarter mile through walls without WiFi, while the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is a Zigbee sensor rated for indoor 7m/23ft coverage but adds a light sensor and broader integrations.

The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor is far better for that, reaching hundreds of feet from its hub for garages, barns and driveways. The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is a room-scale indoor sensor, so it is not suited to distant outbuildings.

The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 has more on-board features, including a light sensor, low-battery alerts and a configurable timeout. The YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor focuses on motion and long range, with no light or temperature sensor.

Buy the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 if you want an affordable, feature-rich indoor sensor with a light sensor, long battery life and support for Google, Alexa, HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter. It suits standard room-scale lighting automations.

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.