YoLink LoRa Smart Vibration Sensor; Smart Shock, Glass Break, Tamper, Movement Detector, Generator Running, Email/SMS/Push Alerts, 1/4 Mile Open Air Range, Alexa, Hub is 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.

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.

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.

I have several YoLink sensors. They are easy to set up and use with the app. I love that you can adjust the level of sensitivity. I put them on my windows to help detect potential intruders, whether they are trying to open the window or using a window cutter. Highly recommended.

These sensors are a little hit or miss. It's confusing sometimes what will set them off and what won't set them off. Dog bark (their loud bark, not their normal bark), check. Lawnmower, check (less often after decreasing sensitivity). Air force fighter jet, check. Hitting the window with the side of you hand...usually. Opening the window, usually. I am very confident that if someone broke the window it would break. You may think, the sensitivity is set too high if the dog bark and mower set it off. I have adjusted the sensitivity down as low as it will go and still hitting the window (firmly) with the side of my fist and opening the window will usually set off the alarm. Decreasing the sensitivity below this will not set off the sensor with fist bump or opening the window. Overall, I would buy them again. Contact sensors on a window make no sense. Break the glass- no alert and the sensor can be disabled from their or the person can crawl through the window without an alert.

I have many YoLink devices, and the YoLink Vibration Sensor is my latest addition. The device is fantastic and very easy to use. I am using the YoLink Vibration Sensor with the YoLink Bulldog Valve Shutoff (with Wireless Controller) to turn the water off in case of an earthquake. When away from home, if a vibration is detected by any of the YoLink vibration sensors, the water is shut off by the YoLink Bulldog Valve Shutoff. This gives the house full protection in case of an earthquake (I live in California).

This works very well for vibration and loud noise in proximity of a window...if my dogs bark loudly near the window, it can trigger!

Constantly exceeding my expectations. I own a lot of Yolink hardware and am deep into Home Automation with Home Assistant. All work seamlessly. After using a lot of the devices for a long time, I had one failure. The App on my phone let me know there was an issue. Therefore, the system (includes all of the components) are monitored for health. A rare and complete level of Systems Engineering. On the one failure, I emailed Yolink with the results of the very simple and straight forward troubleshooting. Boom. They were sending me a replacement in minutes. Absolutely outstanding. I have not seen a company at this level in a while. It brings tears of joy to my eyes to find a company like this one. I can only hope that other companies take notes and follow this outstanding example.