Smart Sensor Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Motion Sensor vs Aqara Motion Sensor P1

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Motion Sensor and the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 are battery-powered motion sensors. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first; Aqara specs come from Aqara’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Pick it for: Different Hue scenes at up to ten times of day (not listed for the P1) · The Hue app shows the expected life of its batteries (not listed for the P1)

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Aqara Motion Sensor P1

Pick it for: 170° up to 2 m and 150° up to 7 m (the Hue Motion Sensor: 0-5 m; angle not listed) · Detection timeout from 1 to 200 seconds, set in the Aqara Home app (Hue says the Hue Motion Sensor can act after a set time since motion was last detected, but gives no range) · Two CR2450 batteries rated for up to 5 years with the LED off and a timeout of 30 seconds or more (Hue’s spec sheet gives the Hue Motion Sensor a minimal battery lifetime of 2, with no unit)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Motion Sensor Aqara Motion Sensor P1
Detects Motion (0-5 m) and daylight level PIR motion 170°/150° up to 7 metres, light
Connection Zigbee and Bluetooth; Hue Bridge required Zigbee 3.0; Aqara hub required
Power 2 x AAA batteries (included) Two CR2450, up to 5 years (LED off, timeout of 30 seconds or more)
Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Pros

  • Daylight sensor keeps lights off when the room is bright enough
  • Different scenes at up to ten times of day

Cons

  • Needs a Hue Bridge
  • Indoor use; Hue points to its outdoor sensor for outdoor areas
Aqara Motion Sensor P1

Pros

  • Adjustable timeout, from 1 to 200 seconds
  • Long battery life
  • Light sensor for smarter lighting

Cons

  • Needs an Aqara Zigbee hub
  • Shorter timeouts reduce battery life

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Motion Sensor

  • Different Hue scenes at up to ten times of day (not listed for the P1)
  • The Hue app shows the expected life of its batteries (not listed for the P1)
Why choose the Aqara Motion Sensor P1

  • 170° up to 2 m and 150° up to 7 m (the Hue Motion Sensor: 0-5 m; angle not listed)
  • Detection timeout from 1 to 200 seconds, set in the Aqara Home app (Hue says the Hue Motion Sensor can act after a set time since motion was last detected, but gives no range)
  • Two CR2450 batteries rated for up to 5 years with the LED off and a timeout of 30 seconds or more (Hue’s spec sheet gives the Hue Motion Sensor a minimal battery lifetime of 2, with no unit)

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