Eve Motion vs Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 for Matter over Thread: batteries, what each senses, packs, CSA certificates and the platforms each maker names.
Two battery Thread motion and light sensors: AAA cells and a three-pack, or coin cells and a stated range
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Both are Matter-over-Thread motion and light sensors with a CSA certificate on file, and both makers name Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings; each needs a Thread border router and a Matter controller. Eve Motion runs on 2 × AAA batteries and is linked as a three-pack; the Aqara P2 runs on two CR2450 coin cells and its record gives a 7 m range.
You want to cover several rooms at once: Eve Motion
The Eve Motion offer we link on Amazon is a three-pack.
You prefer AAA batteries: Eve Motion
Eve Motion uses 2 × AAA batteries; the Aqara P2 uses two CR2450 coin cells.
You want a stated detection range: Aqara Motion P2
The Aqara P2’s record gives a detection range of up to 7 m; we hold no range figure for Eve Motion.
You use Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings: either one
Eve and Aqara each name all four for their sensor.
Eve
A motion and light sensor for movement-triggered routines, such as lighting a hallway. Choose it for motion detection rather than a promise to detect someone sitting still. The…
Certification proof: CSA23595MAT41108-24 on the CSA registry
Aqara
Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (AS057) is a battery-powered motion and light sensor that works natively over Matter-over-Thread, so it needs a Thread border router. Aqara lists…
Certification proof: CSA22084MAT40084-24 on the CSA registry
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| What | Eve Motion | Aqara Motion P2 |
|---|---|---|
| Current price | See price at Amazon | See price at Amazon |
| CSA Matter certificate | CSA23595MAT41108-24 (Jun 7, 2023) | CSA22084MAT40084-24 (Nov 3, 2022) |
| Matter network (its record) | Thread | Thread |
| Needs a Thread border router? | Yes, plus a Matter controller | Yes, plus a Matter controller |
| Platforms the maker names | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings |
| Stores we link | Amazon, Apple | Amazon, Aqara |
| Batteries | 2 × AAA. Source | Two CR2450 batteries (included). Its catalog record |
| What it senses | Motion and light level. Source | Motion and light, with a detection range of up to 7 m. Its catalog record |
| Pack we link | Three-pack on Amazon. Source | Not stated on its record; check the pack at the store. Its catalog record |
Choose Eve Motion when you want to cover several rooms at once: the Amazon offer we link is a three-pack. It runs on 2 × AAA batteries, senses motion and light level, joins Matter over Thread and carries CSA certificate CSA23595MAT41108-24 (June 2023). Eve names Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.
Choose the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 when you want a stated detection range: its record gives up to 7 m. It runs on two included CR2450 batteries, joins Matter over Thread and carries CSA certificate CSA22084MAT40084-24 (November 2022). Aqara names Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings.
The same answers each product page gives, from its catalog record and verified store links; a platform is named as confirmed only where the maker’s own site names it.
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