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SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee)
- Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA
- Local control
- Zigbee
Prices verified November 2026
See more sensors picks on our Amazon storefront →Our verdict
A Zigbee contact sensor that also reports temperature and vibration or orientation, at about £30. It is a decent pick if you want more than open/closed, but plain Zigbee contact sensors cost a third as much. Treat it as a Zigbee device first, not a SmartThings one.
What can Home Assistant control on the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Contact | Binary sensor | Open or closed state |
| Temperature | Sensor | Temperature reading |
| Vibration | Binary sensor | Motion or knock detection where the firmware reports it |
| Battery | Sensor (%) | Battery level |
Pairs directly to a Zigbee coordinator with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT with no SmartThings hub or account involved. Runs locally. Exact entity support depends on the hardware revision; check the Zigbee2MQTT supported-devices page for your variant before buying several.
Specs
| battery | 1x CR2450 |
|---|---|
| connectivity | Zigbee |
How does the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) (this product) | £29.5 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aico Ei3016 (Mains Optical Smoke Alarm) | £53.89 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | HACS |
| Airthings View Plus | £259 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Cloud | Native |
| Apollo Automation MSR-2 mmWave Multisensor | £38.7 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA (ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the SmartThings (Aeotec) cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) use, and do I need a hub?
- The SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) uses Zigbee. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host. SmartThings (Aeotec)'s own hub is not required when you integrate through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA (ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT).
- How much does the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee) is £29.50 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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SmartThings (Aeotec)
SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (Aeotec Zigbee)
£29.50 at Amazon UK