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Meross Presence Sensor MS605
Meross · Presence Sensors · Model MS605
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- Meross Presence Sensor MS605 lists Range Of Detection: 6m / 19ft; Presence; Matter.
- Check the detection angle, placement and test conditions; the recorded range is not a measured result in your room.
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- Recorded year
- 2025
- Recorded warranty
- 2 years
- Dimensions
- 77 x 35 x 48.5 mm
- Weight
- 85g
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Meross Presence Sensor MS605 Quick Features
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Meross Presence Sensor MS605: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
Matter support is listed, making it a candidate for a compatible Matter setup after model and feature checks. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity. Certified under the Matter 1.4 specification, with both the occupancy sensor and the light sensor exposed to Matter platforms.
View Matter details →A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Via Matter. Home Assistant is a certified Matter controller, and Meross names it as a supported platform for this sensor.
View Home Assistant details →Apple Home support is listed as an integration option. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements. Via Matter, with a HomePod or Apple TV acting as the Thread border router.
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What to consider
Multi-person detection is listed as unavailable; check the supported occupancy events. The sensor splits its range into distance zones and reports each one as its own occupancy sensor. It does not count people or track individuals inside a zone.
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Questions About Meross Presence Sensor MS605
What is the detection range of Meross Presence Sensor MS605?
Range Of Detection: 6m / 19ft. Check the detection angle, placement and test conditions; the recorded range is not a measured result in your room. Meross specifies motion detection up to 6m and precise static presence within 4m.
View Range Of Detection specifications →Does Meross Presence Sensor MS605 support multi-person detection?
No, according to the listed specifications. Verify the occupancy limit and zone behavior; a capability flag is not an accuracy measurement. The sensor splits its range into distance zones and reports each one as its own occupancy sensor. It does not count people or track individuals inside a zone.
View Multi Person Detection specifications →What is the presence-detection capability of Meross Presence Sensor MS605?
Radar and infrared sensing detect people. Matter-over-Thread use requires a compatible controller and Thread border router. Light-sensor exposure depends on the ecosystem. Check the sensing method, placement and limits for still occupants.
Source: Meross Presence Sensor MS605 manufacturer product page · Checked 2026-10-04
View Presence specifications →Does Meross Presence Sensor MS605 support Matter?
The sensor supports Matter over Thread. Matter-over-Thread use requires a compatible controller and Thread border router. Light-sensor exposure depends on the ecosystem. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity.
Source: Meross Presence Sensor MS605 manufacturer product page · Checked 2026-10-04
View Matter specifications →Does Meross Presence Sensor MS605 work with Home Assistant?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Via Matter. Home Assistant is a certified Matter controller, and Meross names it as a supported platform for this sensor.
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Meross Presence Sensor MS605 Specifications
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3 of 25 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Features8 fields
| Multi Person Detection | NoDetails & conditionsThe sensor splits its range into distance zones and reports each one as its own occupancy sensor. It does not count people or track individuals inside a zone. |
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| Area Of Detection | Not recorded |
| Angle Of Detection | Not recorded |
| Range Of Detection | 6m / 19ftDetails & conditionsMeross specifies motion detection up to 6m and precise static presence within 4m. |
| Automations | YesDetails & conditionsThe 6m range can be split into three zones in the Meross app, each with its own presence and absence conditions, and each appears as a separate sensor on third-party platforms so automations can key off distance. An AI auto-adjust pass filters interference from fans and air conditioners. | Automations built inside the Meross app itself need a Meross hub, which Meross says is still in development. |
| Zigbee Router | NoDetails & conditionsA battery-powered Thread end device, so it neither speaks Zigbee nor repeats traffic for other devices. |
| History Records | Not recorded |
| Sleep Monitoring | No |
Sensors2 fields
| Presence | YesManufacturer sourceRadar and infrared sensing detect people. Meross Presence Sensor MS605 manufacturer product page →
Matter-over-Thread use requires a compatible controller and Thread border router. Light-sensor exposure depends on the ecosystem. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Details & conditions24GHz mmWave Doppler radar paired with a PIR infrared sensor, so it holds a room occupied on breathing-level movement while the infrared side filters heatless motion such as curtains or a robot vacuum. |
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| Light | YesManufacturer sourceA light sensor is included. Meross Presence Sensor MS605 manufacturer product page →
Matter-over-Thread use requires a compatible controller and Thread border router. Light-sensor exposure depends on the ecosystem. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Details & conditionsBuilt-in ambient light sensor, reported live to the Matter platform as an illuminance reading for lux-aware lighting automations. |
Alerts2 fields
| Presence Alerts | YesDetails & conditionsPresence and absence state changes are pushed to the Matter platform, which is what raises the alert or runs the automation. |
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| Fall Alerts | No |
Connectivity6 fields
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | NoDetails & conditionsMeross states the sensor needs no 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: it runs on Matter over Thread and the spec sheet lists Bluetooth as its only other radio. The word Wi-Fi in some marketplace titles is keyword stuffing, not a radio this model has. |
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| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | For PairingDetails & conditionsBluetooth 4.3, used only to pair and configure the sensor from the Meross app; the device then reports over Thread. |
| Z Wave | No |
| Zigbee | No |
| Thread | Thread Border Router requiredDetails & conditionsMatter over Thread on a Nordic chipset. Meross states a hub that supports both Matter and Thread is required to add it to a third-party platform. |
Integrations6 fields
| Google Home | YesDetails & conditionsVia Matter. Meross lists Google Home among the platforms the sensor connects to directly over Matter. |
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| Alexa | YesDetails & conditionsVia Matter, through an Echo that acts as a Matter and Thread border router. Meross notes Alexa does not currently surface the sensor's light reading, only its presence state. |
| Apple Home | YesDetails & conditionsVia Matter, with a HomePod or Apple TV acting as the Thread border router. |
| SmartThings | YesDetails & conditionsVia Matter. Meross lists SmartThings, and notes that it exposes a single presence sensor there rather than the three zones other platforms see. |
| Home Assistant | YesDetails & conditionsVia Matter. Home Assistant is a certified Matter controller, and Meross names it as a supported platform for this sensor. |
| Matter | YesManufacturer sourceThe sensor supports Matter over Thread. Meross Presence Sensor MS605 manufacturer product page →
Matter-over-Thread use requires a compatible controller and Thread border router. Light-sensor exposure depends on the ecosystem. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Details & conditionsCertified under the Matter 1.4 specification, with both the occupancy sensor and the light sensor exposed to Matter platforms. |
Power1 fields
| Wired | NoDetails & conditionsBattery powered by a single CR123A lithium cell (included), rated by Meross for 3 years. There is no wired or USB power option. |
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How this device compares
Meross Presence Sensor MS605 vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 15 presence sensors in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
Light: 12 of 15 known answers are Yes
Sensors: 80% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 15 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Automations: 15 of 15 known answers are Yes
Features: 100% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 15 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Home Assistant: 15 of 15 known answers are Yes
Integrations: 100% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 15 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
2 of 15 models are from Meross
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