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Apollo MSR-2 vs SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
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Key differences between Apollo MSR-2 and SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
A summary of selected recorded differences between these presence sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Apollo MSR-2 — Yes; SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — No.
- Alexa (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No (Apollo ships ESPHome firmware aimed at Home Assistant and publishes no Alexa skill); SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — Yes.
- Google Home (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No; SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — Yes.
- SmartThings (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No; SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- Zigbee (connectivity): Apollo MSR-2 — No; SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — Zigbee Hub required.
- Apple Home (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No; SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — SONOFF Hub required (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.).
- Matter (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No; SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — SONOFF Hub required (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.).
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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Option 2 · Sonoff
SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
Catalog update date not recorded
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Apple Home
- Apollo MSR-2No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence SensorSONOFF Hub required
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Matter
- Apollo MSR-2No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence SensorSONOFF Hub required
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Mark the specifications you care about. Open manufacturer sources for verification scope; fields without citations remain catalog data. Expand notes for other qualifications.
Showing 25 of 25 rows. “Not recorded” does not mean “No”.
Alerts
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
5.8GHz Microwave Radar
Connectivity
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Zigbee Hub required
Features
- Apollo MSR-2
- Not recorded
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- 110°
- Apollo MSR-2
- Not recorded
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Not recorded
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- Not recorded
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- 6m / 19ft
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
Integrations
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
Catalog note
Apollo ships ESPHome firmware aimed at Home Assistant and publishes no Alexa skill
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence 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.
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence 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.
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
Power
- Apollo MSR-2
- USB-C
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- USB-C
Sensors
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
Manufacturer source
An ambient-light sensor supports lighting automations.
Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product sensor description
- Model
- Apollo MSR-2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The MSR-2 uses an LD2410B millimetre-wave sensor.
Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product sensor description
- Model
- Apollo MSR-2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
| Specification | Apollo MSR-2 | SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog note5.8GHz Microwave Radar | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
| Not recorded | 110° | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | 6m / 19ft | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteApollo ships ESPHome firmware aimed at Home Assistant and publishes no Alexa skill | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Yes | 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 | Yes | |
| Power | ||
| USB-C | USB-C | |
| Sensors | ||
YesManufacturer sourceAn ambient-light sensor supports lighting automations. Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Yes | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe MSR-2 uses an LD2410B millimetre-wave sensor. Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Yes | |
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