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Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 vs Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
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Key differences between Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 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
- Apple Home (integrations): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Google Home (integrations): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Matter (integrations): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- SmartThings (integrations): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Bluetooth (connectivity): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — For Pairing; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Thread (connectivity): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — Thread Border Router required; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Z Wave (connectivity): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — No; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Z-Wave Hub required.
- Angle Of Detection (features): Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 — 170º; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 90°.
Information still to confirm
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12differences with recorded values for every device
3rows with missing or unspecified information
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Apple Home
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
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Matter
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
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Alerts
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
The Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Connectivity
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- For Pairing
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Thread Border Router required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Z-Wave Hub required
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Features
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- 170º
Manufacturer source
The stated horizontal detection angle is up to 170 degrees.
Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 90°
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Customizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- 7 m
Manufacturer source
The stated range is up to seven metres.
Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 9.1 m
Integrations
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Ring Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Power
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- 2 years
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2 years
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- 2x CR2450
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2x AA
Sensors
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
Manufacturer source
An independent light sensor reports illumination.
Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Yes
Manufacturer source
A PIR sensor detects movement.
Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
| Specification | Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 | Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteThe Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| For Pairing | No | |
| Thread Border Router required | No | |
| No | Z-Wave Hub required | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
170ºManufacturer sourceThe stated horizontal detection angle is up to 170 degrees. Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 90° | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| Aqara Hub required | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Aqara Hub required | YesCatalog noteCustomizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs | |
7 mManufacturer sourceThe stated range is up to seven metres. Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 9.1 m | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteRing Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Power | ||
| 2 years | 2 years | |
| 2x CR2450 | 2x AA | |
| Sensors | ||
YesManufacturer sourceAn independent light sensor reports illumination. Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | No | |
YesManufacturer sourceA PIR sensor detects movement. Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 manufacturer product page →
Manufacturer lab conditions were 25°C. Detection changes with temperature and placement. The source says Alexa does not expose the light sensor. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | YesCatalog notePassive infrared (PIR) motion detection | |
| No | No | |
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