Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) vs Hue Motion Sensor (EU)
Smart sensors · For Europe
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, hub required, senses and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) | Hue Motion Sensor (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[4] | Unconfirmed[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[2],[3] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[2] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[2] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[4],[5] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[4] |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[2],[4] | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[2],[3] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Senses | Motion, Light[2],[3] | Motion, Temperature, Light[2],[4] |
| Power | 2 × CR2450[2] | 2 × AAA (included)[1],[2] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) or Hue Motion Sensor (EU): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue Motion Sensor (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart sensors for Apple Home
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) or Hue Motion Sensor (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue Motion Sensor (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart sensors for Google Home
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) or Hue Motion Sensor (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue Motion Sensor (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart sensors for Amazon Alexa
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) or Hue Motion Sensor (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue Motion Sensor (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart sensors for SmartThings
- Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) or Hue Motion Sensor (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue Motion Sensor (EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart sensors for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) · Hue Motion Sensor (EU)