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Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) vs Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
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Key differences between Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) and Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
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
- Motion Sensitivity (features): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Yes (Customizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs); Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor — No.
- SmartThings (integrations): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No; Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor — Yes (Pairs with a SmartThings hub as a standard Zigbee device using the SONOFF driver).
Specifications to check side by side
- Z Wave (connectivity): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Z-Wave Hub required; Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor — No.
- Zigbee (connectivity): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No; Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor — Zigbee Hub required.
- Angle Of Detection (features): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 90°; Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor — 110º.
- Range Of Detection (features): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 9.1 m; Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor — 6 m.
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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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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Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
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Apple Home
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion SensorSONOFF Hub required
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Matter
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion SensorSONOFF Hub required
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Battery Life
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)2 years
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor1 year
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Alerts
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
The Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
Connectivity
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Z-Wave Hub required
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Zigbee Hub required
Features
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 90°
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- 110º
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Customizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 9.1 m
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- 6 m
Integrations
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
eWeLink publishes it to Alexa and an Echo with a built-in Zigbee hub pairs it directly, the same route the SNZB-03P uses
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Ring Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
Pairs with a SmartThings hub as a standard Zigbee device using the SONOFF driver
Power
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2 years
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- 1 year
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2x AA
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- CR2450
Sensors
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor
- No
| Specification | Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) | Sonoff SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
YesCatalog noteThe Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Z-Wave Hub required | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
| 90° | 110º | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteCustomizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs | No | |
| 9.1 m | 6 m | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteeWeLink publishes it to Alexa and an Echo with a built-in Zigbee hub pairs it directly, the same route the SNZB-03P uses | |
| No | SONOFF Hub requiredCatalog noteSONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own. | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteRing Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration | Yes | |
| No | SONOFF Hub requiredCatalog noteThe device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter. | |
| No | YesCatalog notePairs with a SmartThings hub as a standard Zigbee device using the SONOFF driver | |
| Power | ||
| 2 years | 1 year | |
| 2x AA | CR2450 | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | No | |
YesCatalog notePassive infrared (PIR) motion detection | Yes | |
| No | No | |
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