SONOFF SNZB-03P Zigbee Motion Sensor
📘 Setup / Configuration Guide: Setting up the Sonoff Zigbee Motion Sensor
Overview
The SONOFF SNZB-03P is a Zigbee 3.0 PIR motion sensor designed for lighting automation, occupancy detection, and basic home security. It includes built-in ambient light detection for smarter lighting control and operates on a long-lasting CR2477 battery.
Compatible with Home Assistant (ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT), SONOFF hubs, Echo Plus, and SmartThings.
Key Features
• Fast PIR motion detection (triggers in under 5 seconds)
• Built-in ambient light sensor for conditional lighting
• Adjustable detection duration (minimum 5 seconds)
• Works with local Zigbee scenes even when Wi-Fi is offline
• Up to 3-year battery life with CR2477 cell
• Supports Home Assistant (ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT) via Zigbee dongles
• Compatible with SONOFF NSPanel Pro, iHost, ZBBridge-P, Echo Plus, SmartThings
• Multiple mounting options: magnetic base, adhesive pad, or screw mount
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | SNZB-03P |
| Wireless | Zigbee 3.0 |
| Detection Type | PIR motion + ambient light |
| Minimum Detection Duration | 5 seconds |
| Battery | CR2477 |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 60°C |
| Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Mounting Options | Magnetic base, adhesive pad, screw mount |
Installation Notes
Place the sensor in a clear line of sight for reliable PIR detection.
Avoid direct sunlight, hot air vents, or reflective surfaces, which may cause false triggers.
Requires a Zigbee hub such as SONOFF ZBDongle-P/E, NSPanel Pro, iHost, Echo Plus, or a Home Assistant Zigbee coordinator.
Ambient light detection can be used to prevent lights from triggering when the room is already bright.
In the Box
• SONOFF SNZB-03P Motion Sensor × 1
• Magnetic base × 1
• 3M adhesive pad × 1
• 2 × Screws
• 2 × Wall anchors (plastic screw inserts)
• User manual × 1