So Iris or GoControl?
I guess it would depend on whether you want to go with Z-Wave (GoControl) or Zigbee (Iris). Since these are all battery powered, theyâre going to need a strong mesh to be most effective. Itâs very possible that short battery life might be attributed to a poor mesh because the device is struggling to maintain a connection. If you have a lot of Z-wave mains powered devices such as switches or pocket outlets, then go Z-Wave and vice versa.
The other consideration is form factor, the Iris contact switches are small and compact and can also do temperature. They are also readily available at your local Lowes.
Gocontrolâs larger form factor means a larger battery so it will last longer.
GoControl has an external switch contacts and can be repurposed as a water sensor or used for a pressure sensitive pad.
If that is the case then zwave has a bigger mesh and stronger so he battery would be longer in theory.
Thanks for clarifying about the Iris sensorsâŚthought it was a little too good to be true. 
The Go Control units have a large battery - thicker but shorter than a AA, look like they will last quite a while.
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Sweet. Going to give one of these a try. Need a notification for a basement door.
Loweâs site says that their sensors ( regardless of the brand ) require an Iris Hub
Schlage locks say they require a Nexia Hub
They all lie
Iâve got a bunch of PEQ contact & leak sensors I grabbed when BB was clearancing them. They work great, look better (IMHO) than the MonoPrice/GoControl ones.
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Iâve been using these for over a year with no issues. Got like 10 of them at once during a big sale