Updated May 2026
Data from the official Apollo Automation and Meross sites.
2026 verdict
Wi-Fi with native Matter beats Wi-Fi alone here: the Meross Smart Presence Sensor wins this presence sensor comparison on price, connectivity and integrations, joining Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant natively over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. The Apollo MSR-2 answers only with its LD2410 radar module and a direct Wi-Fi connection, but stays Home Assistant-only with no other ecosystem support and no published rating yet. Both are wired, include a light sensor, and skip multi-person tracking and fall alerts. Buyers wanting mainstream platform support should take the Meross; Home Assistant purists wanting a bare-bones direct-connect sensor still have the Apollo MSR-2.
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| Feature | Apollo MSR-2 | Meross Smart Presence Sensor | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.69 | $33.99 | Meross Smart Presence Sensor |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Meross Smart Presence Sensor |
| Integrations | Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Meross Smart Presence Sensor |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Sensors | Presence, Light | Presence, Light | Tie |
| Alerts | Presence Alerts | Presence Alerts | Tie |
| Multi-Person Detection | NO | NO | Tie |
$35.69
- - Price: $35.69 vs $33.99
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
Winner
$33.99
- + Price: $33.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Apollo MSR-2 or Meross Smart Presence Sensor?
Meross Smart Presence Sensor wins clearly: a lower price, native Matter over Wi-Fi, and integrations with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Apollo MSR-2 stays a narrower, Home Assistant-only alternative.
What is the biggest difference between Apollo MSR-2 and Meross Smart Presence Sensor?
Platform reach. The Meross speaks Matter natively over Wi-Fi, so every major platform sees it without extra hardware. The Apollo MSR-2 also joins Wi-Fi directly with no hub, but it was built for Home Assistant only, with no Matter, HomeKit, Alexa or Google Home path.
Does the Apollo MSR-2 have an owner rating like the Meross?
No. The Apollo MSR-2 is sold directly from Apollo Automation and has no public rating history yet. The Meross Smart Presence Sensor has an established, strong owner rating.
Do both include a light sensor?
Yes, both the Apollo MSR-2 and the Meross Smart Presence Sensor pair radar-based presence detection with a built-in light sensor, and neither supports multi-person detection or fall alerts.
Who should buy Apollo MSR-2?
Choose Apollo MSR-2 if you run Home Assistant exclusively and want a simple, wired, direct Wi-Fi radar sensor built around the LD2410 module, without needing Matter or any other platform.
Who should buy Meross Smart Presence Sensor?
Choose Meross Smart Presence Sensor if you want the better-rated, more broadly compatible option, with native Matter making it a first-class citizen in HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant.
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