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Aqara Motion Sensor P1 vs Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
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Key differences between Aqara Motion Sensor P1 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): Aqara Motion Sensor P1 — Yes (Pairs directly with a SmartThings hub over Zigbee through SmartThings' own zigbee-motion-sensor Edge driver (fingerprint lumi.motion.ac02), no Aqara hub needed; also via Matter through an Aqara hub.); Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Light (sensors): Aqara Motion Sensor P1 — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Z Wave (connectivity): Aqara Motion Sensor P1 — No; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Z-Wave Hub required.
- Zigbee (connectivity): Aqara Motion Sensor P1 — Zigbee Hub required; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Angle Of Detection (features): Aqara Motion Sensor P1 — 170º; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 90°.
- Motion Sensitivity (features): Aqara Motion Sensor P1 — Aqara Hub required; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Yes (Customizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs).
Information still to confirm
- 3 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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What the catalog tells us
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Apple Home
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
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Matter
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
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Battery Life
- Aqara Motion Sensor P15 years
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)2 years
Compare the stated test conditions. Catalog battery figures alone do not predict runtime in your home.
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Alerts
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
The Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Connectivity
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Z-Wave Hub required
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Zigbee Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Features
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- 170º
Manufacturer source
Detection spans up to 170 degrees within four metres.
Aqara Motion Sensor P1 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
The widest angle and longest range are different operating conditions. Battery life depends on use.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 90°
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- 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 Sensor P1
- 7 m
Manufacturer source
Detection extends to seven metres with a narrower 150-degree angle.
Aqara Motion Sensor P1 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
The widest angle and longest range are different operating conditions. Battery life depends on use.
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 Sensor P1
- Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- 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 Sensor P1
- Aqara Hub required
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Yes
Catalog note
Pairs directly with a SmartThings hub over Zigbee through SmartThings' own zigbee-motion-sensor Edge driver (fingerprint lumi.motion.ac02), no Aqara hub needed; also via Matter through an Aqara hub.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Power
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- 5 years
Manufacturer source
The advertised battery life is up to five years.
Aqara Motion Sensor P1 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
The widest angle and longest range are different operating conditions. Battery life depends on use.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2 years
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- 2x CR2450
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2x AA
Sensors
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection
- Aqara Motion Sensor P1
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
| Specification | Aqara Motion Sensor P1 | 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 | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Z-Wave Hub required | |
| Zigbee Hub required | No | |
| Features | ||
170ºManufacturer sourceDetection spans up to 170 degrees within four metres. Aqara Motion Sensor P1 manufacturer product page →
The widest angle and longest range are different operating conditions. Battery life depends on use. 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 sourceDetection extends to seven metres with a narrower 150-degree angle. Aqara Motion Sensor P1 manufacturer product page →
The widest angle and longest range are different operating conditions. Battery life depends on use. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 9.1 m | |
| Integrations | ||
| Aqara Hub required | Yes | |
| Aqara Hub required | No | |
| Aqara Hub required | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteRing Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration | |
| Aqara Hub required | No | |
YesCatalog notePairs directly with a SmartThings hub over Zigbee through SmartThings' own zigbee-motion-sensor Edge driver (fingerprint lumi.motion.ac02), no Aqara hub needed; also via Matter through an Aqara hub. | No | |
| Power | ||
5 yearsManufacturer sourceThe advertised battery life is up to five years. Aqara Motion Sensor P1 manufacturer product page →
The widest angle and longest range are different operating conditions. Battery life depends on use. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 2 years | |
| 2x CR2450 | 2x AA | |
| Sensors | ||
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog notePassive infrared (PIR) motion detection | |
| No | No | |
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