Option 1 · Sonoff
SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
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SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor vs Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
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Key differences between SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor and Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
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
- Zigbee Router (features): SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — No; Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 — Yes (Mains powered over USB-C and always on, so it also acts as a Zigbee repeater and strengthens the mesh for other devices.).
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- 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 R3 — Smart Bridge MZ1 required (Not a HomeKit or Matter endpoint on its own. Apple Home reaches it through Third Reality's Smart Bridge MZ1, the manufacturer's Zigbee to Matter bridge, which the R3 listing names as a supported system.).
- Google Home (integrations): SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor — Yes; Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 — Smart Bridge MZ1 required (No direct path: Google Home has no Zigbee radio. Third Reality's own Smart Bridge MZ1 republishes its Zigbee devices over Matter, and the manufacturer names the MZ1 as one of the three systems that read this sensor's data.).
- 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 R3 — No (A Zigbee 3.0 device. Neither model 3RPL01084Z nor a Third Reality presence sensor appears in the CSA certified products database, and the manufacturer claims no Matter support. Matter platforms reach it only through the separate Smart Bridge MZ1.).
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Option 2 · Third Reality
Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
Last updated October 2026
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Apple Home
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence SensorSONOFF Hub required
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3Smart Bridge MZ1 required
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Matter
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence SensorSONOFF Hub required
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3No
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Alerts
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
5.8GHz Microwave Radar
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Yes
Catalog note
Presence and absence can trigger lights, notifications or any other automation in a compatible smart home system, and the built-in RGB light doubles as a local status indicator.
Connectivity
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Zigbee Hub required
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 end device. It needs a Zigbee hub or coordinator: Home Assistant (ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT), SmartThings (2015/2018), Aeotec, or an Echo device with a built-in Zigbee hub.
Features
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- 110°
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Not recorded
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Not recorded
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Not recorded
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Yes
Catalog note
Six adjustable detection levels (1 to 6 m), a configurable presence hold time and a TVOC alert threshold, so presence, illuminance and air quality can all drive automations on the hub.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Not recorded
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
Catalog note
Reports a single binary occupancy state, with no person count and no zone or position tracking.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- 6m / 19ft
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- 6m / 19ft
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- No
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- No
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Yes
Catalog note
Mains powered over USB-C and always on, so it also acts as a Zigbee repeater and strengthens the mesh for other devices.
Integrations
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- 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.
- 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 R3
- Smart Bridge MZ1 required
Catalog note
Not a HomeKit or Matter endpoint on its own. Apple Home reaches it through Third Reality's Smart Bridge MZ1, the manufacturer's Zigbee to Matter bridge, which the R3 listing names as a supported system.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Smart Bridge MZ1 required
Catalog note
No direct path: Google Home has no Zigbee radio. Third Reality's own Smart Bridge MZ1 republishes its Zigbee devices over Matter, and the manufacturer names the MZ1 as one of the three systems that read this sensor's data.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Yes
Catalog note
Supported through both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT. Zigbee2MQTT documents model 3RPL01084Z and exposes occupancy, illuminance, TVOC, the RGB light, presence sensitivity and presence hold time.
- 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 R3
- No
Catalog note
A Zigbee 3.0 device. Neither model 3RPL01084Z nor a Third Reality presence sensor appears in the CSA certified products database, and the manufacturer claims no Matter support. Matter platforms reach it only through the separate Smart Bridge MZ1.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Yes
Catalog note
Pairs as a standard Zigbee device with SmartThings (2015/2018) hubs and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub, per the manufacturer's compatibility list.
Power
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- USB-C
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- USB-C
Catalog note
Powered over USB-C at 5V/1A for continuous always-on operation, with no batteries involved.
Sensors
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Yes
Catalog note
Built-in ambient light (Lux) sensor. Zigbee2MQTT exposes illuminance and an illuminance calibration setting.
- SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
- Yes
Catalog note
60 GHz mmWave radar that holds detection on a person who is sitting still, reading the micro-movements of breathing.
| Specification | SONOFF Zigbee Human Presence Sensor | Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| No | No | |
YesCatalog note5.8GHz Microwave Radar | YesCatalog notePresence and absence can trigger lights, notifications or any other automation in a compatible smart home system, and the built-in RGB light doubles as a local status indicator. | |
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Zigbee Hub required | Zigbee Hub requiredCatalog noteZigbee 3.0 end device. It needs a Zigbee hub or coordinator: Home Assistant (ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT), SmartThings (2015/2018), Aeotec, or an Echo device with a built-in Zigbee hub. | |
| Features | ||
| 110° | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteSix adjustable detection levels (1 to 6 m), a configurable presence hold time and a TVOC alert threshold, so presence, illuminance and air quality can all drive automations on the hub. | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| No | NoCatalog noteReports a single binary occupancy state, with no person count and no zone or position tracking. | |
| 6m / 19ft | 6m / 19ft | |
| No | No | |
| No | YesCatalog noteMains powered over USB-C and always on, so it also acts as a Zigbee repeater and strengthens the mesh for other devices. | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteWorks 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. | |
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. | Smart Bridge MZ1 requiredCatalog noteNot a HomeKit or Matter endpoint on its own. Apple Home reaches it through Third Reality's Smart Bridge MZ1, the manufacturer's Zigbee to Matter bridge, which the R3 listing names as a supported system. | |
| Yes | Smart Bridge MZ1 requiredCatalog noteNo direct path: Google Home has no Zigbee radio. Third Reality's own Smart Bridge MZ1 republishes its Zigbee devices over Matter, and the manufacturer names the MZ1 as one of the three systems that read this sensor's data. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteSupported through both ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT. Zigbee2MQTT documents model 3RPL01084Z and exposes occupancy, illuminance, TVOC, the RGB light, presence sensitivity and presence hold time. | |
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. | NoCatalog noteA Zigbee 3.0 device. Neither model 3RPL01084Z nor a Third Reality presence sensor appears in the CSA certified products database, and the manufacturer claims no Matter support. Matter platforms reach it only through the separate Smart Bridge MZ1. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog notePairs as a standard Zigbee device with SmartThings (2015/2018) hubs and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub, per the manufacturer's compatibility list. | |
| Power | ||
| USB-C | USB-CCatalog notePowered over USB-C at 5V/1A for continuous always-on operation, with no batteries involved. | |
| Sensors | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteBuilt-in ambient light (Lux) sensor. Zigbee2MQTT exposes illuminance and an illuminance calibration setting. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog note60 GHz mmWave radar that holds detection on a person who is sitting still, reading the micro-movements of breathing. | |
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