YoLink LoRa Smart Vibration Sensor; Smart Shock, Glass Breakage, Tamper, Motion Detector, Generator Running, Email/SMS/Push Alerts, 1/4 Mile Open Air Range, Alexa, Hub Not Included

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.

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.

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.

I was struggling to come up with a way to automatically turn on/off a sanitizing UVC light I installed on my HVAC ducting. I had installed the "REKO Lighting R2000 Air Purifier Whole House Uv uvc Light" (purchased on Amazon) but the unit itself has no switch. The way the unit comes, once it's plugged in, it's always on, which shortens the life of the bulbs and wastes electricity. The light itself isn't serving any purpose if it's on while the furnace/AC is not running (since no air circulation means no air is being sanitized). I had looked high and low for a smart vibration sensor that works with Alexa but didn't find much. I finally came across this YoLink unit and purchased it right away. I've been super impressed with Yolink's products, and this vibration sensor certainly didn't disappoint. If you already have a YoLink hub, adding this unit takes about a minute, and can then run off the YoLink App or Alexa (including routine trigger). If you don't have their hub, you'll need another 5 minutes or so to set one up. Once I added the unite to the App, I simply set it on top of my furnace, and now when the furnace turns on, an Alexa routine triggers a smart outlet to turn the UVC light on. When the furnace is not running, the routine triggers the outlet/light to turn off. It could hardly work more perfectly. I'm now dreaming up what else I could with these units. I have since bought several other YoLink products and they all work wonderfully, and they have some of the easiest setup I've experienced from any smart products. I called their tech support a few times to run a few different scenarios by them, and I always reached a person within 5 minutes. I hope they keep it up. Yolink products have excellent range and low power consumption due to the type of wireless tech they use (LoRa). Read up on it. YoLink, if you read this, please give your tech support person a raise. I spoke to the same person each time (which is amazing) and he really knew his stuff. Message me if you want to know who it was.

Most alarm systems are problematic because of short range, limited sensing devices and expensive monitoring services. YoLink is a great product Line if you’re looking for a dependable device that works over fairly long range and easy set up. They have many types of sensors to work with the system. This is a great deal for the money and extremely reliable. I recommend it over anything else I’ve tried in the past, including alarm systems that are well known and broadly advertised on television.