# Aeotec TriSensor 8

*Aeotec / ZWA045-A*

> The TriSensor 8 is a Z-Wave 800 series sensor for motion, light and temperature, with Long Range. It works with SmartThings. It suits SmartThings and Home Assistant users, with native support through Z-Wave.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aeotec-trisensor-8
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aeotec](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aeotec) |
| Category | Motion sensor |
| Model numbers | ZWA045-A |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Generation | Gen 8[^3] |
| Senses | Motion, light, temperature[^3][^2] |
| Radio | Z-Wave 800 series, Long Range[^2] |
| Power | 1 CR123A battery, about 2.5 years[^2] |
| Motion range | Up to 10 m[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the Aeotec TriSensor 8 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Z-Wave](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zwave) | unknown | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aeotec TriSensor 8**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Z-Wave | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^3][^2] |  |
| Z-Wave | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | zwave_js |
| Z-Wave | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.aeotec |

## Related pages

- [Aeotec Z-Wave sensors](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/aeotec-sensors) (line)
- [Aeotec](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aeotec) (brand)
- [Z-Wave](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zwave) (protocol)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aeotec products. https://aeotec.com/products/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^2]: TriSensor 8 - Aeotec US store. https://store.aeotec.com/products/trisensor-8-zwa045 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^3]: TriSensor 8 - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/products/Aeotec-Smartthings-TriSensor-8 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)