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Shelly BLU Motion ZB vs YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT

Full Smart Motion Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Shelly and YoLink sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Shelly BLU Motion ZB over YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT, driven by price, battery life, and connectivity.
The main reason it wins is price, battery life, and connectivity, and its broader overall balance strengthens that case. YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT remains a niche alternative if integrations matter more than the rest of the comparison. That is why the final call still favors Shelly BLU Motion ZB.
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FeatureShelly BLU Motion ZBYoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RTWinner
Price$26.99$27.99Shelly BLU Motion ZB
Battery Life5 years2 yearsShelly BLU Motion ZB
ConnectivityBluetooth, ZigbeeNoneShelly BLU Motion ZB
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterYoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT
Rating4.44.4Tie
Warranty2 years2 yearsTie
SensorsMotion, LightMotion, TemperatureTie
AlertsMotion Alerts, Low Battery AlertsMotion AlertsTie
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$26.99
  • + Price: $26.99
  • + Battery Life: 5 years
  • + Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly BLU Motion ZB or YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT?

Shelly BLU Motion ZB has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, battery life, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly BLU Motion ZB and YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly BLU Motion ZB lists $26.99, while YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT lists $27.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly BLU Motion ZB is listed at $26.99, while YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT is listed at $27.99. Shelly BLU Motion ZB (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly BLU Motion ZB?

Choose Shelly BLU Motion ZB if your priority is price and battery life and that matters more than integrations.

Who should buy YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT?

Choose YoLink Indoor Motion Sensor RT if your priority is integrations and that matters more than price.

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