YoLink LoRa Outdoor Motion Detector — 1/4 Mile Range, Battery-Powered Driveway & Perimeter Alerts

A battery-powered YoLink LoRa outdoor motion detector that delivers long-range driveway and perimeter alerts up to a quarter mile, with email/SMS/push notifications and smart home integrations (hub required).

Designed for remote gates, long driveways, barns, and fence lines, the YoLink LoRa Smart Outdoor Motion Detector uses low-power LoRa radio to extend monitoring far beyond typical Wi‑Fi limits. It runs on two included AA batteries for years of standby life, pairs directly with other YoLink devices or your YoLink Hub for cloud notifications, and works with Alexa, IFTTT, and Home Assistant when connected through the Hub.

How far will this sensor reliably detect motion and send alerts?

The detector uses LoRa radio to report events up to approximately 1/4 mile in open air, making it suitable for remote perimeter coverage where Wi‑Fi can't reach. Actual range depends on terrain, obstacles, and antenna orientation, so placement and line of sight matter.

• Up to 1/4 mile open-air LoRa range under ideal conditions
• Effective for driveways, fence lines, sheds, and outbuildings
• Performance varies with hills, trees, structures, and interference

What notifications and integrations are available when something moves?

When paired with a YoLink Hub, the sensor can trigger instant push notifications, SMS, and email alerts via the YoLink cloud. You can also create automations and link the sensor to Alexa, Home Assistant, or IFTTT for alarms, lights, or camera recordings.

• Push, SMS, and email notifications through the YoLink app
• Device-to-device pairing for local actions without internet
• Works with Alexa, Home Assistant, and IFTTT via Hub integrations

How is this installed and how long do the batteries last?

Installation is tool-light: mount the sensor to a post, wall, or tree with the included hardware, and power it with the two AA batteries that ship with the unit. The low-power LoRa radio and efficient sensor design offer multi-year battery life in typical standby conditions, minimizing maintenance.

• Self-powered and wireless — no trenching or wiring required
• Mounts to walls, posts, columns, or trees with simple hardware
• Includes two AA batteries; expected multi-year standby life

Can it operate without a monthly fee or internet connection?

You can self-monitor without subscription fees: local device-to-device pairing lets the motion sensor trigger sirens or other YoLink devices directly, even without Wi‑Fi or internet. For remote notifications and cloud automations, a YoLink Hub is required but there’s no mandatory recurring charge for core alerting features.

• Local pairing allows alarms to work offline with compatible devices
• Hub required for cloud notifications, integrations, and remote access
• No monthly service fee for standard alerting and automations

Who this product is for: property owners who need reliable, low-maintenance motion detection beyond conventional Wi‑Fi range — including rural homeowners, farm and ranch managers, installers of remote security for sheds and gates, and anyone who wants long-distance driveway or perimeter alerts without recurring monitoring fees. It’s ideal when you need a weather-resistant, battery-powered sensor that can work locally with other YoLink devices or connect to cloud notifications through a YoLink Hub for broader smart-home integrations.