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Aeotec Motion Sensor vs Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
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Key differences between Aeotec Motion Sensor and Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
A summary of selected recorded differences between these motion sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- SmartThings (integrations): Aeotec Motion Sensor — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Temperature (sensors): Aeotec Motion Sensor — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Z Wave (connectivity): Aeotec Motion Sensor — No; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Z-Wave Hub required.
- Zigbee (connectivity): Aeotec Motion Sensor — Zigbee Hub required; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Angle Of Detection (features): Aeotec Motion Sensor — 120º; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 90°.
- Range Of Detection (features): Aeotec Motion Sensor — 4.5 m; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 9.1 m.
Information still to confirm
- 6 of 25 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.
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What the catalog tells us
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These counts describe the available data, not a quality score. More features do not automatically make a better device.
8differences with recorded values for every device
6rows with missing or unspecified information
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Battery Life
- Aeotec Motion Sensor1 year
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)2 years
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Alerts
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
The Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Connectivity
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Z-Wave Hub required
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Zigbee Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Features
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- 120º
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 90°
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Customizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- 4.5 m
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 9.1 m
Integrations
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee sensor: an Echo with a built-in Zigbee hub pairs it directly, and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub or SmartThings publish it to Alexa as a motion sensor
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Ring Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Power
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- 1 year
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2 years
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- CR2
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2x AA
Sensors
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection
- Aeotec Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
| Specification | Aeotec Motion Sensor | Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteThe Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Z-Wave Hub required | |
| Zigbee Hub required | No | |
| Features | ||
| 120º | 90° | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteCustomizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs | |
| 4.5 m | 9.1 m | |
| Integrations | ||
YesCatalog noteZigbee sensor: an Echo with a built-in Zigbee hub pairs it directly, and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub or SmartThings publish it to Alexa as a motion sensor | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteRing Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Power | ||
| 1 year | 2 years | |
| CR2 | 2x AA | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog notePassive infrared (PIR) motion detection | |
| Yes | No | |
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The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.
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