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Eufy Entry Sensor vs Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
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Key differences between Eufy Entry Sensor and Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
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 — No; Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — Yes.
- Alexa (integrations): Eufy Entry Sensor — No (The eufy Security skill exposes cameras, doorbells, locks, floodlights and arming, not the individual HomeBase sensors); Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — Yes.
- Google Home (integrations): Eufy Entry Sensor — No; Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — Yes.
- SmartThings (integrations): Eufy Entry Sensor — No; Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Eufy Entry Sensor — HomeBase required (Sub-1G connection between the alarm and the base. WiFi connection on the base.); Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — No.
- Zigbee (connectivity): Eufy Entry Sensor — No; Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — Zigbee Hub required.
- Battery Life (power): Eufy Entry Sensor — 2 years; Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — 3 years.
- Battery Type (power): Eufy Entry Sensor — CR123A; Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 — 2x AAA.
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Battery Life
- Eufy Entry Sensor2 years
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen23 years
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Alerts
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Yes
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
Manufacturer source
Tamper detection can send an app alert.
Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Battery life depends on reporting and use.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
Connectivity
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- HomeBase required
Catalog note
Sub-1G connection between the alarm and the base. WiFi connection on the base.
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Zigbee Hub required
Features
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
eufySecurity Automation lets a device on the same HomeBase, such as the Entry Sensor, act as a trigger for other devices (for example, starting camera recording)
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- 90 days
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- 15mm
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Not recorded
Integrations
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
Catalog note
The eufy Security skill exposes cameras, doorbells, locks, floodlights and arming, not the individual HomeBase sensors
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Yes
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
Power
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- 2 years
Manufacturer source
The advertised battery life is up to two years.
Eufy Entry Sensor manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Model-specific product page summary
- Model
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- 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.
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- 3 years
Manufacturer source
The advertised battery life is up to three years.
Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Battery life depends on reporting and use.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- CR123A
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- 2x AAA
Sensors
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The sensor detects opening doors or windows.
Eufy Entry Sensor manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Model-specific product page summary
- Model
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- 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.
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- Yes
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
- Eufy Entry Sensor
- No
- Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2
- No
| Specification | Eufy Entry Sensor | Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | YesManufacturer sourceTamper detection can send an app alert. Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 manufacturer product page →
Battery life depends on reporting and use. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| No | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
HomeBase requiredCatalog noteSub-1G connection between the alarm and the base. WiFi connection on the base. | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
YesCatalog noteeufySecurity Automation lets a device on the same HomeBase, such as the Entry Sensor, act as a trigger for other devices (for example, starting camera recording) | Yes | |
| Not recorded | 90 days | |
| Not recorded | 15mm | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteThe eufy Security skill exposes cameras, doorbells, locks, floodlights and arming, not the individual HomeBase sensors | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
| Power | ||
2 yearsManufacturer sourceThe advertised battery life is up to two years. Eufy Entry Sensor manufacturer product page →
Battery life depends on usage. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 3 yearsManufacturer sourceThe advertised battery life is up to three years. Sonoff SenseGuard DW Gen2 manufacturer product page →
Battery life depends on reporting and use. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| CR123A | 2x AAA | |
| Sensors | ||
YesManufacturer sourceThe sensor detects opening doors or windows. Eufy Entry Sensor manufacturer product page →
Battery life depends on usage. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
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