The Smart Device Compare comparison

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) vs YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor

Understand the differences. Decide what matters to your home.

Before you compare every specification

Key differences between Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) and YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor

A summary of selected recorded differences between these motion sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Specifications to check side by side

Z Wave (connectivity): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — Z-Wave Hub required; YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor — No.
Angle Of Detection (features): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 90°; YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor — 360°.
Range Of Detection (features): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — 9.1 m; YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor — 20 ft.
Apple Home (integrations): Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) — No; YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor — YoLink Local Hub required (The YoLink Local Hub bridges YoLink devices to Matter, which is how they reach the Apple Home app. The older cloud-only YoLink hubs have no Apple Home path.).

Information still to confirm

5 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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Compare capabilities, compatibility and setup requirements.

Option 1 · Ring

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · YoLink

YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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These counts describe the available data, not a quality score. More features do not automatically make a better device.

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Consider your setup

Apple Home

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion SensorYoLink Local Hub required

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Matter

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion SensorYoLink Local Hub required

Confirm the exact device type and the features exposed in your chosen platform. Protocol support does not establish feature parity across apps.

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Battery Life

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)2 years
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor3 years

Compare the stated test conditions. Catalog battery figures alone do not predict runtime in your home.

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Reading layout

Alerts

Low Battery Alerts

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
The Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Yes

Motion Alerts

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Yes
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Yes

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

Bluetooth

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

Thread

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

Z Wave

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Z-Wave Hub required
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

Zigbee

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

Features

Angle Of Detection

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): 90°
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: 360°

Automations

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Not recorded
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Yes

Detection Timeout

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Not recorded
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Not recorded

History Records

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Not recorded
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Not recorded

Motion Sensitivity

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Customizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Not recorded

Range Of Detection

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): 9.1 m
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: 20 ft

Integrations

Alexa

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Yes
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Yes

Apple Home

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: YoLink Local Hub required
Catalog note
The YoLink Local Hub bridges YoLink devices to Matter, which is how they reach the Apple Home app. The older cloud-only YoLink hubs have no Apple Home path.

Google Home

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Not recorded

Home Assistant

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Ring Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Yes

Matter

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: YoLink Local Hub required

SmartThings

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: YoLink Local Hub required
Catalog note
Via Matter

Power

Battery Life

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): 2 years
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: 3 years

Battery Type

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): 2x AA
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: AAA

Sensors

Light

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

Motion

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
PIR motion, LoRa 1/4 mile range (YoLink hub required)

Temperature

Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen): No
YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor: No

Specifications for Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen) versus YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor
Specification	Ring Motion Detector (3rd Gen)	YoLink LoRa 1/4 Mile Motion Sensor
Alerts
Low Battery Alerts	Yes Catalog note The Ring app sends a low battery warning when the batteries need replacing	Yes
Motion Alerts	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	Z-Wave Hub required	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Angle Of Detection	90°	360°
Automations	Not recorded	Yes
Detection Timeout	Not recorded	Not recorded
History Records	Not recorded	Not recorded
Motion Sensitivity	Yes Catalog note Customizable sensitivity with pet-friendly settings that reduce false alerts from pets under 50 lbs	Not recorded
Range Of Detection	9.1 m	20 ft
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	No	YoLink Local Hub required Catalog note The YoLink Local Hub bridges YoLink devices to Matter, which is how they reach the Apple Home app. The older cloud-only YoLink hubs have no Apple Home path.
Google Home	No	Not recorded
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Ring Alarm motion sensors are exposed to Home Assistant through the ring-mqtt integration	Yes
Matter	No	YoLink Local Hub required
SmartThings	No	YoLink Local Hub required Catalog note Via Matter
Power
Battery Life	2 years	3 years
Battery Type	2x AA	AAA
Sensors
Light	No	No
Motion	Yes Catalog note Passive infrared (PIR) motion detection	Yes Catalog note PIR motion, LoRa 1/4 mile range (YoLink hub required)
Temperature	No	No

Know what’s behind the comparison.

The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.

Read our comparison methodology