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Shelly BLU Motion ZB vs X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor

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Key differences between Shelly BLU Motion ZB 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): Shelly BLU Motion ZB — No; X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — Yes.
Bluetooth (connectivity): Shelly BLU Motion ZB — Yes (Bluetooth 5 (LE) broadcasting in the BTHome format, running simultaneously with Zigbee. Remote control needs a Shelly BLU Gateway or a Shelly Plus, Pro, Gen3 or Gen4 device as the bridge.); X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — No.
Automations (features): Shelly BLU Motion ZB — Yes (Motion and light-level events trigger scenes and automations from the Shelly Smart Control app, and scripting is available through a gateway.); X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Zigbee (connectivity): Shelly BLU Motion ZB — Zigbee Hub required (Zigbee 3.0 end device (IAS Zone 0x000D, profile 0x104, 802.15.4), so it joins an existing Zigbee coordinator.); X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — No.
Alexa (integrations): Shelly BLU Motion ZB — Shelly gateway required (Reaches Amazon Alexa through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.); 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).
Google Home (integrations): Shelly BLU Motion ZB — Shelly gateway required (Reaches Google Home through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.); X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — No.
SmartThings (integrations): Shelly BLU Motion ZB — Shelly gateway required (Reaches SmartThings through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.); X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor — No.

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Option 1 · Shelly

Shelly BLU Motion ZB

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · X-Sense

X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor

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Battery Life

Shelly BLU Motion ZB5 years
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor3+ years

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Alerts

Low Battery Alerts

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
IAS Zone status bit 3 flags a battery at or below 15 percent, and the battery percentage is also broadcast over BTHome.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Yes

Motion Alerts

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
Every motion detection is broadcast as an event over BTHome and sent over Zigbee to the bound devices, and the app can push a notification when movement is detected.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Yes

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: No
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: No
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Bluetooth

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
Bluetooth 5 (LE) broadcasting in the BTHome format, running simultaneously with Zigbee. Remote control needs a Shelly BLU Gateway or a Shelly Plus, Pro, Gen3 or Gen4 device as the bridge.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Thread

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: No
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Z Wave

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: No
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Zigbee

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 end device (IAS Zone 0x000D, profile 0x104, 802.15.4), so it joins an existing Zigbee coordinator.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Features

Angle Of Detection

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Not recorded
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: 120º

Automations

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
Motion and light-level events trigger scenes and automations from the Shelly Smart Control app, and scripting is available through a gateway.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Detection Timeout

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
Motion hold time is configurable in seconds (60 by default): while movement continues the timer restarts, and a motion clear event is emitted once it expires.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Yes

History Records

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Not recorded
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Not recorded

Motion Sensitivity

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
Three PIR sensitivity levels (low, medium, high), adjustable to cut false triggers from pets or distant movement.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Yes

Range Of Detection

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Not recorded
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: 6 m

Integrations

Alexa

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Shelly gateway required
Catalog note
Reaches Amazon Alexa through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.
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

Apple Home

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: No
Catalog note
The device documentation lists only Bluetooth 5 LE and Zigbee 3.0, with no Matter or HomeKit profile, and Shelly's compatibility page names only Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Google Home

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Shelly gateway required
Catalog note
Reaches Google Home through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Home Assistant

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee2MQTT supports this exact model (SBMO-103Z), exposing occupancy, battery, battery low, light level, the dark and bright thresholds and motion sensitivity. Over Bluetooth it also broadcasts BTHome, which Home Assistant reads natively.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Not recorded

Matter

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: No
Catalog note
Not in the CSA certified-product database under Shelly Europe Ltd., and the device documentation lists only Bluetooth 5 LE and Zigbee 3.0.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

SmartThings

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Shelly gateway required
Catalog note
Reaches SmartThings through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Power

Battery Life

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: 5 years
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: 3+ years
Catalog note
Battery Life: 6-12 hours (depending on battery level and usage)

Battery Type

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: 1x CR2477
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

Light

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: Yes
Catalog note
Built-in lux sensor reporting three levels (dark, twilight, bright) with configurable thresholds, 50 lx dark and 500 lx bright by default.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: Yes

Motion

Shelly BLU Motion ZB

Yes

Manufacturer source

The ZB variant detects movement.

Shelly BLU Motion ZB manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Shelly BLU Motion ZB
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

This evidence is specific to BLU Motion ZB, not the earlier Bluetooth-only model.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

PYD1698 passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor.

X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor

Yes

Temperature

Shelly BLU Motion ZB: No
Catalog note
The specifications list only a PIR and a light sensor.
X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor: No

Specifications for Shelly BLU Motion ZB versus X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
Specification	Shelly BLU Motion ZB	X-Sense Solar Outdoor Spotlight - Motion-Sensor
Alerts
Low Battery Alerts	Yes Catalog note IAS Zone status bit 3 flags a battery at or below 15 percent, and the battery percentage is also broadcast over BTHome.	Yes
Motion Alerts	Yes Catalog note Every motion detection is broadcast as an event over BTHome and sent over Zigbee to the bound devices, and the app can push a notification when movement is detected.	Yes
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note Bluetooth 5 (LE) broadcasting in the BTHome format, running simultaneously with Zigbee. Remote control needs a Shelly BLU Gateway or a Shelly Plus, Pro, Gen3 or Gen4 device as the bridge.	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 end device (IAS Zone 0x000D, profile 0x104, 802.15.4), so it joins an existing Zigbee coordinator.	No
Features
Angle Of Detection	Not recorded	120º
Automations	Yes Catalog note Motion and light-level events trigger scenes and automations from the Shelly Smart Control app, and scripting is available through a gateway.	No
Detection Timeout	Yes Catalog note Motion hold time is configurable in seconds (60 by default): while movement continues the timer restarts, and a motion clear event is emitted once it expires.	Yes
History Records	Not recorded	Not recorded
Motion Sensitivity	Yes Catalog note Three PIR sensitivity levels (low, medium, high), adjustable to cut false triggers from pets or distant movement.	Yes
Range Of Detection	Not recorded	6 m
Integrations
Alexa	Shelly gateway required Catalog note Reaches Amazon Alexa through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.	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
Apple Home	No Catalog note The device documentation lists only Bluetooth 5 LE and Zigbee 3.0, with no Matter or HomeKit profile, and Shelly's compatibility page names only Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.	No
Google Home	Shelly gateway required Catalog note Reaches Google Home through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.	No
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Zigbee2MQTT supports this exact model (SBMO-103Z), exposing occupancy, battery, battery low, light level, the dark and bright thresholds and motion sensitivity. Over Bluetooth it also broadcasts BTHome, which Home Assistant reads natively.	Not recorded
Matter	No Catalog note Not in the CSA certified-product database under Shelly Europe Ltd., and the device documentation lists only Bluetooth 5 LE and Zigbee 3.0.	No
SmartThings	Shelly gateway required Catalog note Reaches SmartThings through the Shelly Smart Control account, and the product page states that a compatible Bluetooth or Zigbee gateway is required for automations and app control.	No
Power
Battery Life	5 years	3+ years Catalog note Battery Life: 6-12 hours (depending on battery level and usage)
Battery Type	1x CR2477	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
Light	Yes Catalog note Built-in lux sensor reporting three levels (dark, twilight, bright) with configurable thresholds, 50 lx dark and 500 lx bright by default.	Yes
Motion	Yes Manufacturer source The ZB variant detects movement. Shelly BLU Motion ZB manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Shelly BLU Motion ZB Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 This evidence is specific to BLU Motion ZB, not the earlier Bluetooth-only model. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note PYD1698 passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor.	Yes
Temperature	No Catalog note The specifications list only a PIR and a light sensor.	No

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