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SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor vs Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2

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Key differences between SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor and Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2

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

Google Home (integrations): SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — Yes; Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2 — No.
Light (sensors): SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — Yes; Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2 — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Range Of Detection (features): SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — 6m / 19ft; Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2 — 5m / 16ft.
Apple Home (integrations): 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.); Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2 — No.
Matter (integrations): 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.); Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2 — No (A Zigbee 3.0 device. Model 3RPS01083Z returns no result in the CSA certified products database and the manufacturer does not claim Matter support.).
Wired (power): SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — USB-C; Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2 — No (Powered by three standard AA batteries (included), rated for up to 3 years in typical usage, so it needs no outlet or wiring.).

Information still to confirm

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Option 1 · Sonoff

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor

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Option 2 · Third Reality

Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2

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What the catalog tells us

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Consider your setup

Apple Home

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence SensorSONOFF Hub required
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2No

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Consider your setup

Matter

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence SensorSONOFF Hub required
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2No

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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Reading layout

Alerts

Fall Alerts

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Presence Alerts

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Catalog note
5.8GHz Microwave Radar
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Yes
Catalog note
Presence and absence can trigger lights, thermostats, curtains, security cameras or a phone notification in a compatible smart home system.

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Bluetooth

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Thread

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Z Wave

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Zigbee

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Zigbee Hub required
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 end device. A compatible Zigbee hub or coordinator is required: Home Assistant (ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT), SmartThings, Aeotec, Homey, Hubitat, and Echo devices with a built-in Zigbee hub.

Features

Angle Of Detection

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: 110°
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Not recorded

Area Of Detection

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Not recorded
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Not recorded

Automations

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Yes
Catalog note
Five adjustable sensitivity levels plus AI-enhanced environment learning to cut false triggers from airflow or moving curtains.

History Records

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Not recorded

Multi Person Detection

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No
Catalog note
Reports a single binary occupancy state, with no person count or zone tracking.

Range Of Detection

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: 6m / 19ft
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: 5m / 16ft

Sleep Monitoring

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Zigbee Router

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: No
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No
Catalog note
Battery-powered Zigbee end device, so it does not repeat traffic for other devices.

Integrations

Alexa

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Yes
Catalog note
Works with Echo devices that have a built-in Zigbee hub, including Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st and 2nd Gen), Echo Studio, Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), Echo Show 10 (2nd and 3rd Gen), Echo Hub, Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6.

Apple Home

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.
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Google Home

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Home Assistant

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Yes
Catalog note
Supported through both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT. Zigbee2MQTT documents model 3RPS01083Z and exposes battery, occupancy, sensor calibration and sensor sensitivity.

Matter

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.
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No
Catalog note
A Zigbee 3.0 device. Model 3RPS01083Z returns no result in the CSA certified products database and the manufacturer does not claim Matter support.

SmartThings

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Yes
Catalog note
Listed by the manufacturer as compatible with SmartThings (2015/2018 hubs) and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub.

Power

Wired

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: USB-C
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No
Catalog note
Powered by three standard AA batteries (included), rated for up to 3 years in typical usage, so it needs no outlet or wiring.

Sensors

Light

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: No

Presence

SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor: Yes
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2: Yes
Catalog note
24 GHz mmWave radar that detects stationary people and micro-motion, and reads through non-metallic materials such as wood and glass.

Specifications for SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor versus Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2
Specification	SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor	Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R2
Alerts
Fall Alerts	No	No
Presence Alerts	Yes Catalog note 5.8GHz Microwave Radar	Yes Catalog note Presence and absence can trigger lights, thermostats, curtains, security cameras or a phone notification in a compatible smart home system.
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 end device. A compatible Zigbee hub or coordinator is required: Home Assistant (ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT), SmartThings, Aeotec, Homey, Hubitat, and Echo devices with a built-in Zigbee hub.
Features
Angle Of Detection	110°	Not recorded
Area Of Detection	Not recorded	Not recorded
Automations	Yes	Yes Catalog note Five adjustable sensitivity levels plus AI-enhanced environment learning to cut false triggers from airflow or moving curtains.
History Records	Yes	Not recorded
Multi Person Detection	No	No Catalog note Reports a single binary occupancy state, with no person count or zone tracking.
Range Of Detection	6m / 19ft	5m / 16ft
Sleep Monitoring	No	No
Zigbee Router	No	No Catalog note Battery-powered Zigbee end device, so it does not repeat traffic for other devices.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes Catalog note Works with Echo devices that have a built-in Zigbee hub, including Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st and 2nd Gen), Echo Studio, Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), Echo Show 10 (2nd and 3rd Gen), Echo Hub, Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6.
Apple Home	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.	No
Google Home	Yes	No
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes Catalog note Supported through both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT. Zigbee2MQTT documents model 3RPS01083Z and exposes battery, occupancy, sensor calibration and sensor sensitivity.
Matter	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.	No Catalog note A Zigbee 3.0 device. Model 3RPS01083Z returns no result in the CSA certified products database and the manufacturer does not claim Matter support.
SmartThings	Yes	Yes Catalog note Listed by the manufacturer as compatible with SmartThings (2015/2018 hubs) and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub.
Power
Wired	USB-C	No Catalog note Powered by three standard AA batteries (included), rated for up to 3 years in typical usage, so it needs no outlet or wiring.
Sensors
Light	Yes	No
Presence	Yes	Yes Catalog note 24 GHz mmWave radar that detects stationary people and micro-motion, and reads through non-metallic materials such as wood and glass.

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.

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