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Eufy Entry Sensor E20 vs Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
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Key differences between Eufy Entry Sensor E20 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
- Tamper Alerts (alerts): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — Yes (eufy lists Tamper Protection as supported.); Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
- Alexa (integrations): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — No (The sensor is a HomeBase accessory: the eufy Security Alexa skill exposes cameras, doorbells, locks and arming, not the individual HomeBase sensors.); Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Yes.
- Apple Home (integrations): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Yes.
- Google Home (integrations): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — HomeBase required (Links wirelessly to a US version of the eufy HomeBase (Mini, 2, 3 or Pro), which provides the WiFi connection. Open-air range to the HomeBase is up to 656 ft (200 m).); Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — No.
- Zigbee (connectivity): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Zigbee Hub required.
- Matter (integrations): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — No; Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — Support on Hue Bridge.
- Battery Life (power): Eufy Entry Sensor E20 — 5 years (eufy rates the single CR123A battery at up to 5 years of use.); Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor — 2 years.
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Option 2 · Philips
Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
Last updated September 2026
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Apple Home
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact SensorYes
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Matter
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact SensorSupport on Hue Bridge
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Battery Life
- Eufy Entry Sensor E205 years
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor2 years
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Alerts
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Yes
Manufacturer source
Opening a door or window can trigger an alert.
Eufy Entry Sensor E20 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Model-specific product page summary
- Model
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Region
- US manufacturer page; other regional variants are not verified by this source
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Battery life depends on usage.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
Sends open/close alerts and can trigger HomeBase chimes, eufy camera recordings and automations when a door or window opens.
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Not recorded
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Yes
Catalog note
eufy lists Tamper Protection as supported.
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
Connectivity
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- HomeBase required
Catalog note
Links wirelessly to a US version of the eufy HomeBase (Mini, 2, 3 or Pro), which provides the WiFi connection. Open-air range to the HomeBase is up to 656 ft (200 m).
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Zigbee Hub required
Features
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Yes
Catalog note
Create automation rules in the eufy app (v6.0.00 or above) to activate eufy cameras or lights when the sensor triggers.
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Not recorded
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- 2 cm
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Not recorded
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Not recorded
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Not recorded
Integrations
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
Catalog note
The sensor is a HomeBase accessory: the eufy Security Alexa skill exposes cameras, doorbells, locks and arming, not the individual HomeBase sensors.
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Yes
Catalog note
The community eufy-security-client integration (installed through HACS) lists this exact model (T90E0, Entry Sensor E20).
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Support on Hue Bridge
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
Power
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- 5 years
Manufacturer source
The advertised battery life is up to five years.
Eufy Entry Sensor E20 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Model-specific product page summary
- Model
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Region
- US manufacturer page; other regional variants are not verified by this source
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Battery life depends on usage.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
eufy rates the single CR123A battery at up to 5 years of use.
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- 2 years
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- CR123A
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- CR2
Sensors
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- Yes
Catalog note
Magnetic contact sensor with dual-side detection: the magnet can sit on the left or right of the main unit, within about 0.8 inch (2 cm).
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor E20
- No
- Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor
- No
| Specification | Eufy Entry Sensor E20 | Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
YesManufacturer sourceOpening a door or window can trigger an alert. Eufy Entry Sensor E20 manufacturer product page →
Battery life depends on usage. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog noteSends open/close alerts and can trigger HomeBase chimes, eufy camera recordings and automations when a door or window opens. | Yes | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteeufy lists Tamper Protection as supported. | No | |
| No | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
HomeBase requiredCatalog noteLinks wirelessly to a US version of the eufy HomeBase (Mini, 2, 3 or Pro), which provides the WiFi connection. Open-air range to the HomeBase is up to 656 ft (200 m). | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
YesCatalog noteCreate automation rules in the eufy app (v6.0.00 or above) to activate eufy cameras or lights when the sensor triggers. | Yes | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 2 cm | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteThe sensor is a HomeBase accessory: the eufy Security Alexa skill exposes cameras, doorbells, locks and arming, not the individual HomeBase sensors. | Yes | |
| No | Yes | |
| No | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteThe community eufy-security-client integration (installed through HACS) lists this exact model (T90E0, Entry Sensor E20). | Yes | |
| No | Support on Hue Bridge | |
| No | Yes | |
| Power | ||
5 yearsManufacturer sourceThe advertised battery life is up to five years. Eufy Entry Sensor E20 manufacturer product page →
Battery life depends on usage. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog noteeufy rates the single CR123A battery at up to 5 years of use. | 2 years | |
| CR123A | CR2 | |
| Sensors | ||
YesCatalog noteMagnetic contact sensor with dual-side detection: the magnet can sit on the left or right of the main unit, within about 0.8 inch (2 cm). | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
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