| Feature | Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series | Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.90 | $17.99 | Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series |
| Integrations | Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Home Assistant | Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series |
| Sensors | Vibration | Vibration, Tilt, Drop | Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor |
| Alerts | Vibration Alerts, Low Battery Alerts | Vibration Alerts, Tilt Alerts, Drop Alerts, Low Battery Alerts | Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor |
| Connectivity | Zigbee | Zigbee | Tie |
| On Device Alert Sound | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Price: $14.90
- + Integrations: Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- - Sensors: Vibration vs Vibration, Tilt, Drop
- - Alerts: Vibration Alerts, Low Battery Alerts vs Vibration Alerts, Tilt Alerts, Drop Alerts, Low Battery Alerts
- + Sensors: Vibration, Tilt, Drop
- + Alerts: Vibration Alerts, Tilt Alerts, Drop Alerts, Low Battery Alerts
- - Price: $17.99 vs $14.90
- - Integrations: Home Assistant vs Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series or Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor?
The Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor comes out ahead, adding tilt and drop detection with alerts for each on top of the vibration and low-battery alerts it shares with the Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series. The Heiman only wins on price.
What is the biggest difference between the Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series and the Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor?
Sensor coverage. The Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor detects vibration, tilt and drop with a dedicated alert for each. The Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series only detects and alerts on vibration, though both also send a low-battery warning.
Do both sensors need a Zigbee hub?
Yes. Both the Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series and the Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor are Zigbee-only devices, and in this comparison both list integration with Home Assistant only.
Which is the more affordable option?
The Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series is the cheaper of the two, though it comes with a narrower feature set limited to vibration detection.
Who should buy the Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor?
Choose the Moes Zigbee Smart Vibration Sensor if you want to track tilt and drop events, not just vibration, useful for monitoring doors, drawers, packages or equipment that could be knocked over or tipped.
Who should buy the Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series?
Choose the Heiman Smart Vibration Sensor HS1VS series if you just need a low-cost, straightforward vibration trip wire for a Home Assistant setup and do not need tilt or drop detection.
