LoRa Smart Vibration Sensor & Hub Starter Kit: Hub & Smart Shock, Glass Break, Tamper, Movement Detector, Generator Running, Email/SMS/Push Alerts, 1/4 Mile Open Air Range, Alexa, IFTTT

Amazing Product! I just jumped into the YoLink ecosystem and am pleasantly surprised. I purchased two vibration sensors for my clothes washer and dryer to notify me when they were done their cycles and they work flawlessly. I reached out to support because I originally didn't know how to set this up so I would get notified when the cycles stopped and they were quick to respond and guided me through how to setup an automation using the app. The app btw has an automation section resembling that of IFTTT and Samsung SmartThings. I also purchased the gate contact sensor, Power Failure Alarm, and hub products which I'm equally happy with. While some of the products advertised on Amazon don't mention a hub is required I found that having it was a must to take advantage of all the features, and the instructions recommend having one as well.

First off, I love the YoLink ecosystem...it just works. I added this to my system track how much and when my sump pump runs. Which is does great and I can set alerts if needed. I found you can export the history data, dump it into your AI of choice and create trend lines to see how much it runs over periods of time and eventually I'll include rain data. So if you are a paranoid sump owning tech nerd like me...get this!

I have experience with multiple IOT platforms, including YoLink, Aqara, Lutron, VOCOLink, etc… and countless sensors for each, but until now I never had or tested a vibration sensor. My use case is around the need to monitor a pool pump and ensure it comes on-line each day. As the pump is variable speed and internally computer controlled it has to be connected to power all the time so a high-power contactor is not going to work. I thought about installing a CT probe in the power panel to monitor power usage and while that would have worked there are issues with WiFi reaching inside the metal box as well as the lack of software logic to alert proactively when there is no power usage. Anyway, I tried to simplify solving the problem by just installing a vibration sensor on the pool pump, to be able to tell and be notified when the pump comes and goes off. To hedge my bets I ordered both a YoLInk and Aqara Vibration Sensors and attached both to the pump in the same location for testing. The YoLink sensor is about 3 times larger than the Aqara one but has the advantage of using 2 x AAA batteries that are easily replaceable and since they provide more power the YoLink sensor will last longer. The YoLink sensor also has a much more customized device configuration in the YoLink app with great options that allow me to setup an alert if the pump (vibration) does not occur in the AM when the pump starts! Lastly, the YoLink sensor proved to provide 10 levels of vibration sensitivity straight in their App, whereas the Aqara sensor only provides 3 levels and for changing each one you have to also press the button on the sensor. Not very practical on Aqara! Lastly, the YoLink sensor uses LoRa long range technology and has a much better connection all the way to my pool pump. I must say I am thrilled with the performance and features of the YoLink Vibration Sensor and it has solved a very frustrating problem for me which is why I wanted to recommend it.

This sensor has many uses - from detecting when the washing machine is done to seeing when the sump pump is running to detecting when a window is opened or broken and many many others. I actually use it in my car to see if the car has been turned on - it's that sensitive (adjustable though). Like all Yolink products, the range is incredible (several blocks away) and the quality is excellent. It uses a standard AAA battery and lasts for months which is a bonus. Many electronics these days use built in lithium batteries that eventually fail, essentially making the device a consumable. I appreciate that Yolink uses standard batteries. You can use a rechargeable NIMH if you'd like. Would absolutely recommend for any of the above uses.

1. Easy to add using the YoLink app. 2. Sensitivity level can be adjusted to avoid false alarms. 3. Can be integrated with Alexa to create routines, and the YoLink alarm can be added to trigger siren. 4. YoLink devices use standard IFTTT protocol, which makes it easy to integrate with other routines. For example, the YoLink alarm can be added as a bulb or switch that can even be triggered by other events, such as motion detected on a camera, in addition to being triggered by these sensors. 5. No subscription required to get notifications or trigger the alarm. 6. Exceptional range, as the use proprietary LoRA communication protocol between sensors and hub.