THIRDREALITY Zigbee Contact Sensor, Door and Window Monitor, Home Automation, Works with Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aeotec, Homey, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Build-in Zigbee Hub,hub Required

THIRDREALITY Zigbee Contact Sensor, Door and Window Monitor, Home Automation, Works with Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aeotec, Homey, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Build-in Zigbee Hub,hub Required
Price: GBP14.95
(as of Dec 15,2025 11:51:08 UTC – Details)

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Customers say

Customers find the contact sensor works well with SmartThings and Alexa devices, runs on standard AAA batteries, and is easy to set up and install. They appreciate its nearly instant response time and consider it good value for money. The connectivity receives mixed feedback – while some report immediate connection, others experience frequent disconnections.

130 customers mention "Functionality"98 positive32 negative

Customers report that the sensor works well with various systems, including Smartthings, Alexa home devices, and the Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro hub, with one customer noting it has operated without issues for three years.

"Hasn't disconnected once. Battery life is amazing. Works with Smartthings, Home assistant, and alexa!" Read more
"…The picture is a bracket I made for my garage door. Works great." Read more
"…When it works, it works well. It just isn't consistently working." Read more
"Doesn’t work. Always incorrectly reports the door as “open.” AFAIK there is no way to troubleshoot it, so it will be returned…." Read more
55 customers mention "Battery life"45 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sensor's battery life, as it runs on standard AAA batteries, with one customer noting it can also use rechargeable ones.

"This product is very reliable with a long battery life, which sets it apart from the cheaper Chinese models I have tried…." Read more
"…Very happy with these. Uses standard AAA batteries :)" Read more
"Love these. They work well and use standard batteries" Read more
"…One notable advantage of this sensor is its use of regular batteries instead of coin batteries, providing both convenience and cost-effectiveness…." Read more
36 customers mention "Sensor quality"31 positive5 negative

Customers find the sensor to be of good quality, with one customer noting its solid construction and another mentioning its compatibility with Alexa.

"These are GREAT sensors so far. Had them installed for about two weeks now and zero issues…." Read more
"Functionally, these sensors are great. Just be aware they’re a bit fragile and really not designed to be removed once installed…." Read more
"Good product." Read more
"Good sensors, easy setup into my Smart Hub system." Read more
33 customers mention "Ease of setup"31 positive2 negative

Customers find the sensor easy to set up and use, with one mentioning it makes testing and adjusting a breeze.

"…To begin with, that magnet is large and powerful, which means it’s easy to set up, even if it’s a little far away from the sensor, and it will still…" Read more
"This was so easy to setup and best of all they don't have to be so close to work…." Read more
"…Pairing with Home Assistant was quick and easy, and they respond instantly when a door is opened…." Read more
"This appears to be a simple, easy to install contact. I had no problems connecting it to my Echo 4 and it seems to do what it is supposed to do…." Read more
21 customers mention "Response time"19 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the sensor's quick response time, with one customer noting it's nearly instant and another mentioning its fast state change reporting capability.

"…Alexa recognized the sensors immediately with no issues. The sensors are responsive and Alexa runs the related routines I set up very quickly…." Read more
"…In my testing it reports open/close instantly with little lag, and actually has a pretty wide open/close range with the magnet far apart and still…" Read more
"…The sensor is activated multiple times a day. They include double sided tape to attach it to the door and the door jamb…." Read more
"…I can't believe how fast it transmits a contact change to the controller. No complaints at all." Read more
19 customers mention "Ease of installation"16 positive3 negative

Customers find the sensor easy to install, with one mentioning successful physical installation on doors and another noting quick addition to the SmartThings hub.

"Easy to install and link to my Hubitat system. I can't believe how fast it transmits a contact change to the controller. No complaints at all." Read more
"Easy install and works well…" Read more
"Can be installed easily with a type of battery that is easy to obtain" Read more
"This one is neat sensor, and was installed in 5 minutes. Adding to my Aeotec SmartThings hub was a breeze…." Read more
16 customers mention "Value for money"12 positive4 negative

Customers find the sensor to be a fantastic value for money, describing it as an affordable door sensor.

"It doesn't seem to be power hungry and it runs on two AAA batteries. Inexpensive, linked to homeassistant without any issues and works reliably…." Read more
"Fantastic value for money! The connectivity is better than with the original Smartthings device…." Read more
"…so if you don’t have a hub, they end up being a waste of money because you have to spend another $60 for a hub…." Read more
"…We're immediately noticed by Habitat and joined easily. Also good price!" Read more
41 customers mention "Connectivity"26 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the sensor's connectivity, with some reporting immediate connection and better performance, while others mention issues with consistent connection and frequent disconnections.

"Using with Home Assistant and ZHA; paired quickly and has performed great since installing…." Read more
"…No range, disconnect frequently, and chews up battery life. They're all just useless products. I bought several different sensors…." Read more
"…These immediately connected and have been working perfectly." Read more
"It was easy to connect to the Homy Pro 2023 and it works well." Read more





Very Happy User

5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy User
These are GREAT sensors so far. Had them installed for about two weeks now and zero issues. The install and integration to my Smarthings environment was easy. In fact, these were the simplest devices to find and add to the n/w I’ve ever experienced – normally I have to stand on my head, face north and contact some spiritual being to add sensors 😜 One other functional item I’ll note is the distance between the two parts can be fairly large, like over an inch, and still work. There’s an embedded LED in the receiver that lights when the transmitter (magnet) is sensed, which is super helpful when installing and checking functionality. Anyhow, I’m planning to buy more!

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025

    Style: Door Sensor 4 PackVerified Purchase

    I set these up with home assistant and SLZB-06M with ZHA. Red light blinks on when closing or opening. The sensitivity is great so I can know if my door is cracked open even a tiny bit. Reliability has been great so far. I appreciate that this uses AAA batteries, which are cheaper and easier to find than button cells.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025

    Style: Door Sensor 4 PackVerified Purchase

    Functionally, these sensors are great. Just be aware they’re a bit fragile and really not designed to be removed once installed. The magnet portion, in particular, can crack if you take it off after mounting—I had to repaint my doors and removed three of them, and all three ended up with small cracks. Nothing a little super glue couldn’t fix, but still worth noting.

    After reinstalling, the gap between the magnets and the sensor ended up slightly too large, so the sensors occasionally reported the door as open even when it was fully shut. I resolved this by 3D-printing small risers shaped like the original magnet housing, and that fixed the issue.

    Despite these quirks, I’m still giving them five stars because I’ve had zero technical issues. They work reliably and do exactly what they should. Just know going in that they aren’t really meant to be reused. You’ve been warned.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Physically fragile technically great.

    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025


    Functionally, these sensors are great. Just be aware they’re a bit fragile and really not designed to be removed once installed. The magnet portion, in particular, can crack if you take it off after mounting—I had to repaint my doors and removed three of them, and all three ended up with small cracks. Nothing a little super glue couldn’t fix, but still worth noting.

    After reinstalling, the gap between the magnets and the sensor ended up slightly too large, so the sensors occasionally reported the door as open even when it was fully shut. I resolved this by 3D-printing small risers shaped like the original magnet housing, and that fixed the issue.

    Despite these quirks, I’m still giving them five stars because I’ve had zero technical issues. They work reliably and do exactly what they should. Just know going in that they aren’t really meant to be reused. You’ve been warned.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025

    Style: Door Sensor 2 PackVerified Purchase

    I love how the battery are AA batteries. Connect just fine to home assistant very responsive to home assistant.

  • Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023

    Style: Door SensorVerified Purchase

    I added this to my HomeSeer system using their free Zigbee Plus plugin. The sensor added easily without an issue. HomeSeer displays the contact value (whether the door is open or closed), the battery level, and the link quality. The link quality is handy as this lets you know if it has a good connection to the hub. I use this on my inside garage door. When I come home and open that door, I have an automation event that turns on the hallway lights. I only turn on the lights if I enter the home, not when I leave. I use a motion sensor in the hallway to detect that I am approaching the door from the inside. The automation will not turn on the lights if motion is detected. Pretty neat. I cannot comment on battery life yet, but it's been a few weeks and it still shows 100%. The sensor is activated multiple times a day. They include double sided tape to attach it to the door and the door jamb. Seems like its staying attached well.

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    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works excellent with my HomeSeer system!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023


    I added this to my HomeSeer system using their free Zigbee Plus plugin. The sensor added easily without an issue. HomeSeer displays the contact value (whether the door is open or closed), the battery level, and the link quality. The link quality is handy as this lets you know if it has a good connection to the hub. I use this on my inside garage door. When I come home and open that door, I have an automation event that turns on the hallway lights. I only turn on the lights if I enter the home, not when I leave. I use a motion sensor in the hallway to detect that I am approaching the door from the inside. The automation will not turn on the lights if motion is detected. Pretty neat. I cannot comment on battery life yet, but it's been a few weeks and it still shows 100%. The sensor is activated multiple times a day. They include double sided tape to attach it to the door and the door jamb. Seems like its staying attached well.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025

    Style: Door Sensor 2 PackVerified Purchase

    These are GREAT sensors so far. Had them installed for about two weeks now and zero issues.

    The install and integration to my Smarthings environment was easy. In fact, these were the simplest devices to find and add to the n/w I’ve ever experienced – normally I have to stand on my head, face north and contact some spiritual being to add sensors 😜

    One other functional item I’ll note is the distance between the two parts can be fairly large, like over an inch, and still work. There’s an embedded LED in the receiver that lights when the transmitter (magnet) is sensed, which is super helpful when installing and checking functionality.

    Anyhow, I’m planning to buy more!

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    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy User

    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025


    These are GREAT sensors so far. Had them installed for about two weeks now and zero issues.

    The install and integration to my Smarthings environment was easy. In fact, these were the simplest devices to find and add to the n/w I’ve ever experienced – normally I have to stand on my head, face north and contact some spiritual being to add sensors 😜

    One other functional item I’ll note is the distance between the two parts can be fairly large, like over an inch, and still work. There’s an embedded LED in the receiver that lights when the transmitter (magnet) is sensed, which is super helpful when installing and checking functionality.

    Anyhow, I’m planning to buy more!

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2025

    Style: Door Sensor 2 PackVerified Purchase

    Works as expected with an Abode Smart Security System. Pairing is a little finicky. It seems if you put the hub into 3rd party device pairing mode, put the sensor into pairing mode, wait for the blue light to stop flashing, then trigger the sensor, it pairs quickly. If you don’t trigger it, it seems to not want to pair. It may take a few tries but it pairs and works reliably with good range.

  • Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2025

    Style: Door Sensor 2 PackVerified Purchase

    I have various sensors that are similar from other manufacturers. All have been great, especially the original Smartthings devices. Tried this one. Like the AAA batteries and life. But it is far from working reliably with a 16mm or smaller gap between the switch and magnet! In general all my Thirdreality Zigbee devices are flakey.

  • Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025

    Style: Door SensorVerified Purchase

    This product is very reliable with a long battery life, which sets it apart from the cheaper Chinese models I have tried. It integrates smoothly with SmartThings, providing a hassle-free experience. Overall, it works consistently well without interruptions, making it a great choice for smart home setups.

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  • Degrieck R
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Deursensor Ring

    Reviewed in Belgium on April 29, 2025

    Style: Door SensorVerified Purchase

    Het item voldoet volledig aan de eisen



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  • Rix.Lumb
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Pairs and OTA upgrade directly with Hubitat C7/C8/C8 Pro – Batteries Included

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2025

    Style: Door Sensor 4 PackVerified Purchase

    I bought 12 of these to replace all of another brand (S*O*N*O*F*F) which uses 2032 button cells, they paired with any of the Hubitat models within about 10-15 seconds whether they were 1m or 10m away.
    The driver it picked up was the built in Generic Zigbee Contact Sensor (no temp)
    They all needed an upgrade from 0x30 to 0x3F which was easily done via Hubitat within about 10mins, about 60 secs per 10% block, the progress can only be seen in the live logs for the Hub.
    This gives you:
    Optimized the network joining and reconnecting algorithms
    Optimized the power detection logic
    Optimized the trigger filtering algorithm
    From what I have experienced, the upgrade procedure is well protected and never bricked any of them, each 10% block is transferred and checksumed, at 100% the upgrade is transferred to its flash memory.
    The device still has live operation during the upgrade process.
    I made a mistake on the first one by unpairing/re-pairing while it was upgrading, simply because I did not realise anything was happening viewing the device page. When I found where I could see the progress, it had stopped at 30%, after 2 mins I realised the upgrade had been cancelled by my actions without any harm. The upgrade was just started again and completed without error.
    The great thing about these 3rdReality devices is that they use a modern hall effect sensor to trigger via the magnet instead of an antique reed switch, so they can be mounted offset slightly on windows and doors, the max detection range is about 25mm so best to stick with 15mm or less if the magnet is not on the same plane.
    As long as you dont have any poor/ chatty/ proprietary Zigbee protocol devices on the Hub and have good plug in repeater mains sockets between far off devices to create a good Zigbee mesh they operate automations in Rule Manager within a second , no matter how far away they are from the Hub.
    I am very impressed with this brand and have purchased 8 Temperature/Humidity lite sensors, again uses 2 x AAA supplied and also a couple of the waterproof soil moisture/temperature sensors to assist in the automated garden watering .





  • noimele
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Affidabile

    Reviewed in Italy on November 25, 2025

    Style: Door SensorVerified Purchase

    Affidabilissimo





  • daniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars

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    Reviewed in Germany on August 23, 2025

    Style: Door SensorVerified Purchase

    Einrichtung mit homeassistant hat problemlos funktioniert. Verbindung zu Router ohne Probleme. Somit Aussage einer 2 Sterne Rezension dass kein mesh möglich ist schlicht falsch. Sendet Zustand permanent nicht nur wie Sensoren anderer hersteller beim Öffnen oder schließen. AAA Batterie kann leicht gewechselt werden. Einziger Nachteil ist dass er etwas größer ist wegen der Batterien aber das ist aufgrund dass Daten alle paar Minuten gesendet werden verständlich. Hab noch nichts besseres gefunden und schon viele Sensoren ausprobiert.





  • PG
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Top

    Reviewed in France on November 26, 2024

    Style: Door SensorVerified Purchase

    Distance d' ouverture : jusqu a 3cm – 2 piles AAA, toujours sur d avoir un capteur qui fonctionne, trés vite reconnu par HA




Product Summary: THIRDREALITY Zigbee Contact Sensor, Door and Window Monitor, Home Automation, Works with Home Assistant, SmartThings, Aeotec, Homey, Hubitat or Echo Devices with Build-in Zigbee Hub,hub Required

From THIRDREALITY
ZIGBEE STANDARD COMPATIBLE DOOR SENSOR: Works with compatible Zigbee hubs or Echo devices with Zigbee hub built-in. Such as Echo (4th Gen), Echo Plus (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), Echo Show 8 Gen3, Echo Show 10 (Gen2 and Gen3).Echo Studio, Eero 6, Eero Pro 6, Home Assistant, SmartThings 2015/2018, Aeotec, Hubitat, Homey Bridge, Homey Pro, Third reality Hub and Third Reality Smart Bridge.
HASSLE-FREE SETUP: Installs in a few seconds. Just make sure device in paring mode and compatible Echo device automatically discovers it by saying “Alexa, discover devices”.
SUIT FOR MOSTLY DOORS AND WINDOWS OF THE HOUSE AND 2-YEARS LONG BATTERY LIFE: Door Sensor uses two AAA 1.5V Alkaline batteries for power, the batteries can last for up to 2 years and it is very easy to replace them. Note: Indoor use only and do not install the Door Sensor on metal door or window.
MORE FUN WITH ALEXA ROUTINES: Using the Alexa app, create your own routines that are triggered When door or window is open, turn on a light, send an alert to your phone, let Alexa make a voice alarm or make a joke, etc.
UPGRADED THIRD REALITY APP AND SKILL FUNCTIONS: Connected with Third Reality Hub/Speaker, you can check the battery level in the APP, then replace the batteries in time; history record is also open to the users, so you can know when the state of the movement has been detected and deal with it in time. Enabled Third Reality Skill in the Alexa APP, you will have a low battery warning by emails.
More Smart Assistant Supported: Enabled by Smart Bridge MZ1 (Sold Separately), integrates with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa (Smart Speaker required) and SmartThings, to achieve easy control and monitoring. Additionally, it supports software OTA (Over-The-Air) updates, allowing for effortless firmware upgrades

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