Eve Door & Window (EU) vs IKEA BADRING (EU)

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FactEve Door & Window (EU)IKEA BADRING (EU)
MatterYes, over Thread[1],[3],[4]Unconfirmed[5]
Apple HomeVia Matter[1],[2]Unconfirmed
Google HomeVia Matter[1],[2]Unconfirmed
Amazon AlexaVia Matter[1],[2]Unconfirmed
SmartThingsVia Matter[1],[2]Unconfirmed
Home AssistantVia Matter[5],[6]Unconfirmed
RadioThread, Bluetooth[1],[4]Zigbee[3]
Hub requiredNo[1],[2]Yes[1],[4]
Local controlYes[1],[4]Unconfirmed
SensesContact[1],[4]Water leak[1]
Power1 × ½ AA (ER14250)[1]1 × AAA (not 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.

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Eve Door & Window (EU) or IKEA BADRING (EU): which works with Apple Home?
Confirmed only for the Eve Door & Window (EU). The Eve Door & Window (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the IKEA BADRING (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart sensors for Apple Home
Eve Door & Window (EU) or IKEA BADRING (EU): which works with Google Home?
Confirmed only for the Eve Door & Window (EU). The Eve Door & Window (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the IKEA BADRING (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart sensors for Google Home
Eve Door & Window (EU) or IKEA BADRING (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Confirmed only for the Eve Door & Window (EU). The Eve Door & Window (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the IKEA BADRING (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart sensors for Amazon Alexa
Eve Door & Window (EU) or IKEA BADRING (EU): which works with SmartThings?
Confirmed only for the Eve Door & Window (EU). The Eve Door & Window (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the IKEA BADRING (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart sensors for SmartThings
Eve Door & Window (EU) or IKEA BADRING (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
Confirmed only for the Eve Door & Window (EU). The Eve Door & Window (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the IKEA BADRING (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart sensors for Home Assistant

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