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Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) vs X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
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Key differences between Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) and X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - 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
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — Yes.
- Alexa (integrations): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Yes; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — No (X-Sense advertises Alexa for the AS05 and AS08 security kits; the solar spotlight is driven from the X-Sense app through its base station, with no Alexa entry of its own).
- Light (sensors): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- Z Wave (connectivity): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Z-Wave Hub required; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — No.
- Angle Of Detection (features): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 90°; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — 120º.
- Range Of Detection (features): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 9.1 m; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — 6 m.
- Battery Life (power): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 2 years; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — 3+ years (Battery Life: 6-12 hours (depending on battery level and usage)).
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- 4 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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X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
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Battery Life
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)2 years
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor3+ years
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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
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Yes
Connectivity
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Z-Wave Hub required
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
Features
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 90°
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- 120º
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Not recorded
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - 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
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 9.1 m
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- 6 m
Integrations
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
Catalog note
X-Sense advertises Alexa for the AS05 and AS08 security kits; the solar spotlight is driven from the X-Sense app through its base station, with no Alexa entry of its own
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - 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
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Not recorded
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
Power
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2 years
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- 3+ years
Catalog note
Battery Life: 6-12 hours (depending on battery level and usage)
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- 2x AA
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Internal / Solar-powered
Catalog note
Harness the power of the sun with high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels, making the SSL21 a truly eco-friendly solution. The built-in rechargeable battery ensures 6-12 hours of continuous operation, reducing your carbon footprint while providing reliable outdoor lighting all night long.
Sensors
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- Yes
Catalog note
Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- Yes
- Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)
- No
- X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
- No
| Specification | Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) | X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
YesCatalog noteThe Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| No | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Z-Wave Hub required | No | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
| 90° | 120º | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
YesCatalog noteCustomizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs | Yes | |
| 9.1 m | 6 m | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | NoCatalog noteX-Sense advertises Alexa for the AS05 and AS08 security kits; the solar spotlight is driven from the X-Sense app through its base station, with no Alexa entry of its own | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteRing Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration | Not recorded | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| 2 years | 3+ yearsCatalog noteBattery Life: 6-12 hours (depending on battery level and usage) | |
| 2x AA | Internal / Solar-poweredCatalog noteHarness the power of the sun with high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels, making the SSL21 a truly eco-friendly solution. The built-in rechargeable battery ensures 6-12 hours of continuous operation, reducing your carbon footprint while providing reliable outdoor lighting all night long. | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | Yes | |
YesCatalog notePassive infrared (PIR) motion detection | Yes | |
| No | No | |
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