The Smart Device Compare comparison

Arlo All-in-One Sensor vs Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor

Understand the differences. Decide what matters to your home.

Before you compare every specification

Key differences between Arlo All-in-One 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

Motion Alerts (alerts): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — Yes; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
Apple Home (integrations): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Yes.
Light (sensors): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — Yes; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
Motion (sensors): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — Yes; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Temperature Alerts (alerts): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — Low Temperatures; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
Other (connectivity): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — Arlo Security System required; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
Zigbee (connectivity): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Zigbee Hub required.
Matter (integrations): Arlo All-in-One Sensor — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Support on Hue Bridge.

Information still to confirm

34 of 56 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 · Arlo

Arlo All-in-One 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.

10differences with recorded values for every device

34rows with missing or unspecified information

Consider your setup

Apple Home

Arlo All-in-One SensorNo
Philips Hue Secure Contact SensorYes

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Matter

Arlo All-in-One 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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Reading layout

Alerts

Air Quality Alerts

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Freeze Temperature Alerts

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Humidity Alerts

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Motion Alerts

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Tamper Alerts

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Temperature Alerts

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Low Temperatures
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Water Leak Alerts

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Bluetooth

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Other

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Arlo Security System required
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Thread

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Z Wave

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Zigbee

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Zigbee Hub required

Display

Color Screen

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Angle Of Detection

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Automations

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Detection Timeout

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

History Records

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Minimum Detection Distance

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Motion Sensitivity

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

On Device Alert Light

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

On Device Alert Sound

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Ota

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Range Of Detection

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: 6 m
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Sensitivity

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Included Accessories

Sensor Cable

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Apple Home

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Google Home

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Home Assistant

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Matter

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Support on Hue Bridge

SmartThings

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Via the official Arlo cloud-to-cloud integration
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Power

Battery Life

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Not recorded
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: 2 years

Battery Type

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: CR2477
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: CR2

Wired

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Sensors

Air Quality

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One 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

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Yes

Humidity

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

Light

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Motion

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Occupancy

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: No
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Temperature

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: No

Tilt

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Water Leak

Arlo All-in-One Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor: Not recorded

Specifications for Arlo All-in-One Sensor versus Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
Specification	Arlo All-in-One 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
Freeze Temperature Alerts	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
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	Yes	No
Tamper Alerts	Not recorded	No
Temperature Alerts	Low Temperatures	No
Water Leak Alerts	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Other	Arlo Security System required	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	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
Angle Of Detection	Not recorded Catalog note Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Automations	Yes	Yes
Detection Timeout	Not recorded Catalog note Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
History Records	Not recorded	Not recorded
Minimum Detection Distance	Not recorded	Not recorded
Motion Sensitivity	Not recorded Catalog note Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
On Device Alert Light	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
On Device Alert Sound	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Ota	Not recorded	Not recorded
Range Of Detection	6 m Catalog note Additional catalog field from the motion-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Sensitivity	Not recorded	Not recorded
Included Accessories
Sensor Cable	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	No	Yes
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Not recorded	Yes
Matter	No	Support on Hue Bridge
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via the official Arlo cloud-to-cloud integration	Yes
Power
Battery Life	Not recorded	2 years
Battery Type	CR2477	CR2
Wired	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
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	Yes	No
Motion	Yes	No
Occupancy	No	No
Temperature	Yes	No
Tilt	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded
Water Leak	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the water-leak-sensors listing of this model.	Not recorded

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