THIRDREALITY Zigbee Motion Sensor, Pet Friendly, Compatible with Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aeotec, Homey, Hubitat or Echo…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The THIRDREALITY Zigbee Motion Sensor is the budget pick, the cheapest unit in this pool at well under half the price of the name-brand alternatives, and it has accumulated roughly 1,794 verified-purchase ratings at a 4.0 average. Buyers like that it's pet-friendly and works directly with Home Assistant, SmartThings, Hubitat, Aeotec, Homey, and Echo devices with a built-in Zigbee hub, making it a flexible, low-cost way to expand coverage. The 4.0 average is the honest ceiling here: reviewers report more variability in reliability and build than they do with the pricier Aqara and Hue sensors, which is the expected trade-off at this price.
What reviewers liked
- Lowest price in the pool, ideal for adding multiple sensors cheaply
- Broad Zigbee compatibility (Home Assistant, SmartThings, Hubitat, Echo and more)
- Pet-friendly design with a large verified-purchase base (~1,794 ratings)
Where it falls short
- Modest 4.0 average suggests more reliability variability than premium rivals
- Requires a separate Zigbee hub/coordinator to function
- No independent testing available in our data to verify performance
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The THIRDREALITY Zigbee Motion Sensor is the budget pick, the cheapest unit in this pool at well under half the price of the name-brand alternatives, and it has accumulated roughly 1,794 verified-purchase ratings at a 4.0 average. Buyers like that it's pet-friendly and works directly with Home Assistant, SmartThings, Hubitat, Aeotec, Homey, and Echo devices with a built-in Zigbee hub, making it a flexible, low-cost way to expand coverage.
The 4.0 average is the honest ceiling here: reviewers report more variability in reliability and build than they do with the pricier Aqara and Hue sensors, which is the expected trade-off at this price. With no independent lab testing or specialist-community feedback in our data, the recommendation is value-driven, a sensible choice for DIY smart-home tinkerers who want quantity and tolerate some inconsistency, less so for those wanting set-and-forget polish.
- Zigbee Standard Compatible Motion Sensor
- A Zigbee Hub is required. Compatible with Zigbee hubs and Echo devices with built-in Zigbee hubs, including Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st & 2nd Gen), Echo Studio, Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), Echo Show 10 (2nd & 3rd Gen), Echo Hub, Eero 6, Eero Pro 6, Home Assistant, SmartThings (2015/2018), Aeotec, Hubitat, Homey Bridge, Homey Pro, and Third Reality Hub Gen2 Plus.
- Create Routines
- Using the Alexa app, create your own routines that are triggered when motion is detected. Customize Alexa messages like “Welcome Home” or “Motion Detected in Living Room” when motion is detected.
- Smart Light Control
- If you have a smart light or smart plug connected to the Alexa service, you can create a routine in the Alexa app that will enable it to automatically turn on when motion is detected (and off when no motion is detected for a period of time that you specify).
- Hassle-Free Setup
- Installs in a few seconds. Just make sure device in paring mode and compatible Echo device automatically discovers it by saying “Alexa, discover devices”. Only for indoor use.
- Great Range And Long Battery Life
- Capable of detecting motion up to 20 feet (6 meters) away. 2 AAA batteries can last for 2 years in typical usage.
- More Smart Assistant Supported
- Enabled by Smart Bridge MZ1 (Sold Separately), integrates with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa (Smart Speaker required) and SmartThings, to achieve easy control and monitoring. Additionally, it supports software OTA (Over-The-Air) updates, allowing for effortless firmware upgrades
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