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Zigbee motion sensors - recommendation?

Hi there!

I recently purchased a ThirdReality Zigbee motion sensor (https://www.amazon.ca/THIRDREALITY-Friendly-Required-SmartThings-Devices/dp/B08RRRWK6B) tied into zigbee2mqtt and I'm pretty disappointed in the time it takes for the sensor to register motion; it's just about a full second which isn't great when I'm using it to turn lights on in a dark room. I don't see any settings to tweak in Z2M so I'm considering other options.

Claude suggested either the Aqara P1 or the Sonoff SNZB-03P for battery operated Zigbee motion sensor alternatives. Anyone have any experience with either of these devices, specifically with respect to how long it takes them to detect motion?

Thanks!

Posted Apr 6, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC

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