🔍 I check the received model

The technical sheet indicates the model ZSS-KB-TH-LF-C-MS. On the cardboard, it is written in tiny and almost illegible, but on the back of the sensor, the model is perfectly visible:

Good surprise: the battery is included. So I can test the sensor immediately, without having to buy a specific model. The supplied battery is new, protected by a tab.

Installation is very simple: the sensor stands, sits on a piece of furniture or sticks to the wall with the supplied double-sided (or not depending on the batch). I have nothing to break through: it is clean and reversible.

📊 Express comparison: Moes vs. competitors

Model	Average price	Battery type	LCD display	Compatibility	Reassembly battery
Moes TS0201	18-23 €	CR2032	Yes	Zigbee2MQTT / HA	Yes (deadline)
Sonoff SNZB-02	18-22 €	CR2450	No	Zigbee2MQTT / HA	Yes
Aqara T/H	22-26 €	CR2032	No	Zigbee2MQTT / HA	Yes
Lidl Silvercrest	10-15 €	AAA	Yes	Zigbee2MQTT / HA	Yes

🛒Where to buy this equipment?

Here is the link to the page dedicated to KCTW1Z-02. I referenced the sellers and prices.

📦 Unpacking and First Impressions

I shall immediately check the presence of the CR2032 battery: it is new, protected by a tab, so the sensor is ready to use as soon as it is received.

The sensor is compact, the display is readable, the finish is correct. I can install it standing, hang it with a notch on the back or glue it with a double-sided.

🔧 Opening the housing for the battery

The only thing that is a bit tricky is the access to the battery. I use a small tool (trombone or thin blade) to rotate the back circle. It is necessary to force a little but the lid is removed, proof in pictures:

🏡 Where to place the sensor for good readings?

To obtain reliable measurements, I choose the location:

• I don't put it under a window or in front of a radiator or a lamp
• I aim about 1.5 m from the ground, in the center of the room
• I avoid wet corners and areas exposed to the sun
• I leave it in the open, never locked in a piece of furniture

A good positioning makes it possible to have realistic and actionable values in my home automation scenarios.

🔗 Integration in Zigbee2MQTT

I'm switching Zigbee2MQTT to pairing mode. As a reminder, Zigbee2MQTT is the reference tool for integrating Zigbee equipment into Home Assistant or any open home automation system.

I remove the label from the battery: the screen directly displays temperature and humidity, even if the Zigbee logo does not appear immediately.

I then press the black button on the back for 3 seconds: the Zigbee logo flashes and then remains fixed when pairing is successful.

The sensor is recognized as Tuya TS0201, a compatible classic. Attention: the battery is not displayed immediately, it is often necessary to wait 24 hours for the value to appear.

Everything works as planned. Before joining Home Assistant, I rename to be easily found in my home automation interface.

🏠 Integration in Home Assistant

I immediately find the sensor in Home Assistant, which centralizes all my connected devices. Temperature, humidity and battery values (after synchronisation) are visible very quickly.

The sensor works perfectly: all relevant information is present, the upswing is fast and reliable.

⚙ Examples of easy automations

Thanks to this sensor, I can create automations in Home Assistant, such as:

• Humidity Alert : notification if humidity exceeds 70 % (bathroom, … laundry room)
• Heating management : turn on the radiator if the temperature drops below 18 °C
• History and graphic : visualise the evolution of the measurements per piece over a month

All these automations can be accessed in a few clicks in Home Assistant, without any line of code.

💡 Good to know: tips and troubleshooting

• Battery missing in Home Assistant? I wait 24 hours, the value eventually appears automatically.
• Capricious pairing? I move the sensor closer to the Zigbee coordinator, or I remove/return the battery and start over.
• Inconsistent values? I remove the battery for 30 seconds and then restart the synchronization.

💬 My opinion after commissioning

For less than €20, this sensor does exactly what I expect: easy installation, Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant compatibility, battery supplied and good readability. It is robust and reliable for indoor use.

I recommend renaming each sensor as soon as it is installed, especially if I put more than one sensor in the house. It really makes it easier to manage and automate per room.

Small tip: I always leave the sensor in place for at least 24 hours to validate the stability of the battery and measurements over time.

📑 Archive: the official instructions for use

• MOES Manual BB14-220214

📅 Installation and monitoring of batteries

🗓 1 sensor installed in the toilet on 24/04/2025 (original new battery)

• Battery changed on 08/11/2025 (changed to 3%)
• Battery changed on 22/11/2025 (changed to 3%)
• Battery at 1% 01/01/2026
• Equipment removed from production, battery life unacceptable.

✅ Conclusion

To equip an entire house at a low price, this Moes Zigbee sensor is a solution.
Easy to integrate, efficient for temperature and humidity, it delivers.
Finally the holding of the batteries eliminated this product from my home.