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Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor vs Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor

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Key differences between Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor and Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor

A summary of selected recorded differences between these door & window sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Temperature Alerts (alerts): Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor — Yes; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
Apple Home (integrations): Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Yes.
Temperature (sensors): Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor — Yes; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Matter (integrations): Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Support on Hue Bridge.
Battery Life (power): Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor — 1 year; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — 2 years.
Battery Type (power): Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor — CR2450; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — CR2.

Information still to confirm

20 of 44 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
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These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.

Compare capabilities, compatibility and setup requirements.

Option 1 · Aeotec

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Philips

Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor

Last updated September 2026

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What the catalog tells us

Understand the tradeoffs.

These counts describe the available data, not a quality score. More features do not automatically make a better device.

6differences with recorded values for every device

20rows with missing or unspecified information

Consider your setup

Apple Home

Aeotec Multipurpose SensorNo
Philips Hue Secure Contact SensorYes

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Matter

Aeotec Multipurpose SensorNo
Philips Hue Secure Contact SensorSupport on Hue Bridge

Confirm the exact device type and the features exposed in your chosen platform. Protocol support does not establish feature parity across apps.

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Consider your setup

Battery Life

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor1 year
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor2 years

Compare the stated test conditions. Catalog battery figures alone do not predict runtime in your home.

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Reading layout

Alerts

Air Quality Alerts

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Door Window Alerts

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Humidity Alerts

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Low Battery Alerts

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Motion Alerts

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Tamper Alerts

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Temperature Alerts

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Bluetooth

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Other

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Thread

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Z Wave

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Zigbee

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Zigbee Hub required
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Zigbee Hub required

Display

Color Screen

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Date

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Screen

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Screen Resolution

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Screen Size

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Screen Type

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Time

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Touch Screen

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Weather Forecast

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Features

Automations

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Detects open/close, vibration and tilt
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

History Records

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Minimum Detection Distance

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Ota

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Sensitivity

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Apple Home

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Google Home

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Home Assistant

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Matter

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Support on Hue Bridge

SmartThings

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Power

Battery Life

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: 1 year
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: 2 years

Battery Type

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: CR2450
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: CR2

Sensors

Air Quality

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Atmospheric Pressure

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Door Window

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Humidity

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Light

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Motion

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Occupancy

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Temperature

Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Specifications for Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor versus Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
Specification	Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor	Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
Alerts
Air Quality Alerts	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Door Window Alerts	Yes	Yes
Humidity Alerts	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Low Battery Alerts	Not recorded	Not recorded
Motion Alerts	No	No
Tamper Alerts	Not recorded	No
Temperature Alerts	Yes	No
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Other	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required	Zigbee Hub required
Display
Color Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Date	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Screen	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Screen Resolution	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Screen Size	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Screen Type	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Time	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Touch Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Weather Forecast	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note Detects open/close, vibration and tilt	Yes
History Records	Not recorded	Not recorded
Minimum Detection Distance	Not recorded	Not recorded
Ota	Not recorded	Not recorded
Sensitivity	Not recorded	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	No	Yes
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes
Matter	No	Support on Hue Bridge
SmartThings	Yes	Yes
Power
Battery Life	1 year	2 years
Battery Type	CR2450	CR2
Sensors
Air Quality	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Atmospheric Pressure	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Door Window	Yes	Yes
Humidity	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the temperature-humidity-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Light	No	No
Motion	No	No
Occupancy	No	No
Temperature	Yes	No

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