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Fibaro FGBHMS-001 vs Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
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Key differences between Fibaro FGBHMS-001 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
- Bluetooth (connectivity): Fibaro FGBHMS-001 — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Alexa (integrations): Fibaro FGBHMS-001 — No (The Fibaro Alexa skill covers switches, dimmers, blinds, gates, thermostats and scenes; Fibaro states Alexa is not allowed to reach devices tied to security, which is where its motion sensors sit); Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Yes.
- Apple Home (integrations): Fibaro FGBHMS-001 — Yes (HomeKit-enabled, control via Siri); Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
- Light (sensors): Fibaro FGBHMS-001 — Yes; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Z Wave (connectivity): Fibaro FGBHMS-001 — No; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Z-Wave Hub required.
- Battery Type (power): Fibaro FGBHMS-001 — CR123A; Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 2x AA.
Information still to confirm
- 8 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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Apple Home
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
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Alerts
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
The Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Connectivity
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Z-Wave Hub required
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Features
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 90°
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- 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
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 9.1 m
Integrations
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
Catalog note
The Fibaro Alexa skill covers switches, dimmers, blinds, gates, thermostats and scenes; Fibaro states Alexa is not allowed to reach devices tied to security, which is where its motion sensors sit
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
Catalog note
HomeKit-enabled, control via Siri
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
Catalog note
HomeKit accessory, so Home Assistant pairs with it locally through the HomeKit Device integration, no iCloud involved
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Ring Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
Power
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2 years
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- CR123A
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2x AA
Sensors
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection
- Fibaro FGBHMS-001
- Yes
Catalog note
Also has an accelerometer for tamper detection
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
| Specification | Fibaro FGBHMS-001 | 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 | |
| Yes | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Z-Wave Hub required | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
| Not recorded | 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 | |
| Not recorded | 9.1 m | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteThe Fibaro Alexa skill covers switches, dimmers, blinds, gates, thermostats and scenes; Fibaro states Alexa is not allowed to reach devices tied to security, which is where its motion sensors sit | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteHomeKit-enabled, control via Siri | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteHomeKit accessory, so Home Assistant pairs with it locally through the HomeKit Device integration, no iCloud involved | YesCatalog noteRing Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| Not recorded | 2 years | |
| CR123A | 2x AA | |
| Sensors | ||
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog notePassive infrared (PIR) motion detection | |
YesCatalog noteAlso has an accelerometer for tamper detection | No | |
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