Apollo MSR-2 vs Moes Human Presence Detector (Ceiling Mount)

Moes Human Presence Detector (Ceiling Mount) wins on the fundamentals: built-in Google Home and Alexa support, a dual Wi-Fi/Zigbee-hub connection path, and the longer detection range of the pair. Apollo MSR-2 counters only with a lower price.

Platform support. The Apollo MSR-2 is built for Home Assistant only, with no Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings or IFTTT integration listed. The Moes Human Presence Detector (Ceiling Mount) reaches Google Home and Alexa alongside Home Assistant, and connects over either 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or a Zigbee hub instead of Wi-Fi alone.

Only the Moes Human Presence Detector (Ceiling Mount). The Apollo MSR-2's integration list stops at Home Assistant, so voice assistant users need the Moes.

The Moes Human Presence Detector (Ceiling Mount) covers roughly 9.5 meters (31 feet), the longer reach of the two. The Apollo MSR-2 does not publish a detection range figure.

Choose Apollo MSR-2 if you run Home Assistant exclusively, want open DIY-friendly hardware, and are comfortable without any Alexa, Google Home or HomeKit support, in exchange for a lower price.

Choose Moes Human Presence Detector (Ceiling Mount) if you want Alexa or Google Home working right away, prefer flexible Wi-Fi or Zigbee-hub connectivity, and want the longer detection range for overhead ceiling coverage.