Sonoff SNZB-06P Presence Sensor Review

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Sonoff SNZB-06P $14-20
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Sonoff took the opposite approach to the Tuya chaos: one product, one variant, sold by their own official store on AliExpress. The SNZB-06P pairs with Zigbee2MQTT in seconds and reports a single occupancy state. There is no variant lottery and firmware behaves the same on every unit, which counts for a lot in this category.

Technically it uses 5.8GHz microwave radar rather than 24GHz mmWave. In practice that means it is less sensitive to the micro-movements of a person sitting still, and its reliable range ends around 4 meters. It also sees through thin drywall more than you would like, so placement matters. Point it away from doorways and neighboring rooms.

Where it shines is small enclosed spaces. In a bathroom or a laundry room the range limit is irrelevant, fans are predictable, and the thing simply works day after day. It needs USB-C power, so plan for a cable. For small rooms it is the path of least friction at the lowest price for a brand-name unit.

Pros

  • Cheap and sold by the official ITEAD store on AliExpress
  • Pairs with Zigbee2MQTT in seconds
  • Compact and easy to hide on a shelf
  • Consistent quality, no variant lottery

Cons

  • 5.8GHz radar, not true mmWave, so stationary detection is weaker
  • Reliable range only reaches about 4 meters
  • Triggers on fans and larger pets
  • Needs constant USB-C power
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The verdict

Fine for bathrooms, laundry rooms and other small spaces. Do not expect FP2 performance, but at this price it does not need it.

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