Best Motion Sensors for Samsung SmartThings

This highly-rated detector from Ecolink offers a 5-year battery life (the best of the bunch) and flush or corner mount options. It can be set to ignore pets up to 55lbs and is the best option of quality and price.

Samsung's own offering is also one of the cheapest on our list. With motion detection up to 15 feet and a 120-degree view range, this sensor can be set to monitor nearly any area in your home.

If you're looking for a ceiling-mount option, BeSense has you covered. Unlike other options that affix to a corner or flush to the wall, the detector attaches to a ceiling for broader coverage.

This portable sensor from GE can be placed on a table, shelf, or anywhere you need to monitor — and then easily moved to another location. It covers a 180-degree view range and can be placed up to 150 feet away from your SmartThings hub.

This option from Dome features a 110-degree detection range, built-in light sensor, and is compact enough to be placed nearly anywhere without prying eyes even knowing it's there.

This feature-packed option from Aeotec offers not only motion detection, but also tempearture, humidity, light, UV, and vibration. Don't use six separate hardware devices when the Multisensor 6 has them all.