Description
The Ecobee Smart motion sensor is a unique device in the Home Kit world. It is a motion and contact sensor built into the same device. It is great for telling when doors or windows are open.
The sensor works with the Ecobee Security Haven to send notifications to your phone when a door or window opens or movement is detected. However, you need a Haven subscription to access this feature. Nonetheless, you can leverage your Apple Home Kit by using the contact sensor for things like when a door is opened, the light is turned on, announcements are made, and these kinds of things, which is great.
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Features and Performance of the Ecobee Motion Sensor
- The Ecobee smart sensor is an RF915Mhz frequency sensor, which means you will get a little more distance out of it
- You will be required to pair your Ecobee Motion with either an Ecobee camera or an Ecobee thermostat. This is a combination of contact and motion sensor
- It uses CR2477 batteries and comes with a three-year battery life. So, this should last a long time
- It has an operating range of between 0-40°C, which also means you can put it on or outside a window, and you shouldn’t have too much trouble with that
- The Ecobee smart sensor is right in the mid-range size. It is definitely larger than the Aqara motion sensor but it is smaller than the Koogeek or at least much less chunky
- The advertised maximum range of the sensors is 45 feet while the open-air range is at least 100 feet. However, Ecobee reports 45 feet range because of the inevitable obstructions in homes
- The Ecobee sensors have a horizontal range of about 120 degrees and a vertical range of about 25-30 degrees. They can detect motion up to 15 feet. The sensor on the main unit has the same 120-degree angle but only a 2-6 feet range
Pros of the Ecobee Motion sensor
- In terms of functionality, the Ecobee SmartSensor offers twice more functions than the Aqara for the same device
- The setup process is straightforward, and it tells you exactly where you should put it, which is a good thing. If you are not in any way a tech nerd, the app takes you through a step-by-step process of what you should do. So, from the UX viewpoint, the manufacturer did a great job
- The device is advertised as being eco-friendly as it automatically heats or cools when electricity is cheaper and cleaner and will also adjust the humidity for comfort
- It has both a motion sensor and temperature sensor built into one. Whereas others usually have these as separate products, Ecobee has done well to put them together
Cons of the Ecobee Motion sensor
- In comparison with the Aqara motion sensor, the Ecobee Smart Sensor is significantly bigger in size
- If placed far from the Ecobee thermostat, the sensor becomes unreliable or not work altogether
- It is significantly pricey. Considering that you would need the Ecobee thermostat and a Haven subscription to enjoy its full functionality, the cost to fully install it is on the high side
Read our reviews of the Aqara motion sensor and the Philips Hue motion sensor
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