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Quick verdict
Stick it on your washing machine to know when the cycle ends, or on the mailbox to know when the mail arrives. It's a simple vibration and tilt sensor at a price low enough that you'll find creative uses for it. Zigbee means no cloud, no subscription, just local automations.
Standout: Cheap vibration and tilt detection for creative home automations.
Notes last checked Mar 22, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantgoodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
Google HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
AlexanoneNo official support on this platform.
Works offlineyes
Setupeasy
Extra hub neededyes
Powerbattery
Local control facts
Home Assistant: zha integration, Local Polling (home-assistant.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
detects vibration and tilt, useful for creative automations
very affordable
small enough to stick on appliances, mailboxes, or doors
fully local Zigbee operation
Reasons to hesitate
sensitivity tuning may require some experimentation
requires a Zigbee coordinator
not as feature-rich as the Aqara vibration sensor
Best for
detecting when the washer or dryer finishes running
mailbox alerts, appliance monitoring, or tamper detection
Avoid if
you need precise acceleration or orientation data
you have no Zigbee coordinator
Privacy and local-control notes
Pure Zigbee sensor with no cloud dependency. Fully local operation through ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Budget-friendly vibration sensor. Hard to justify not buying one at this price.
Verified price reads: lowest seen $19.99, latest $19.99 on Sep 13, 2026.