Aqara Presence Sensor FP2+ Bracket, mmWave Radar Wired Motion Sensor, Zone Positioning, Multi-Person & Fall Detection, High Precision, Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant

Firstly, this device is Home Assistant & Alexa friendly without an Aqara hub.Secondly and very importantly, this is a presence sensor, NOT a motion detector! It detects a human body in a room. This means you can use it to keep a light on whilst you are in the room, even if there is little to no movement.It detects presence, distance [from the sensor] and light level in lux which can be shown within in HA.In the Aqara app you can see motion detection and light level and distance on a grid.Within Amazon Alexa you can see presence only [detected or not]. No light level or distance.I've set this up to turn on a light if it detects presence using HA. It works very well. It is almost instant.It isn't cheap, but if you want presence [not motion] to be detected, this is fantastic. Obviously this costs a lot more than a mere motion detector as there is more "brains" going on.Would I buy it again? Yes.Would I recommend it? Yes, if presence detection is what you need.

Excellent reliability and accuracy! Onboarded using Aqara app (no hub required for this) then linked to Home Assistant via the HomeKit integration.

Not very satisfied—for this price, it could work much better. The AI functions don’t perform as described! There are too many false triggers, and it’s extremely slow.

BackgroundAs a long-time smart home enthusiast, my journey began with Philips Hue back in 2014. Over the years, I’ve built a large and varied ecosystem of smart devices from multiple manufacturers, always searching for more intelligent ways to automate my home.Why I Chose This SensorMy main motivation for trying the Aqara Presence Sensor was to improve reliability over traditional motion sensors. My Philips Hue motion sensors, while decent, would sometimes turn off the living room lights if someone was sitting still for too long—especially during movie nights. I needed something smarter and more nuanced at detecting occupancy.Performance and AccuracyThis sensor, which uses mmWave technology, is a major step up. It does a far better job of identifying whether a room is occupied—even when there's minimal movement. While it's not flawless (e.g., it might occasionally lose track of someone lying still under a blanket on the far side of the room), such cases are uncommon. In typical use, it’s incredibly responsive and reliable.Setup and IntegrationTo get the most from this sensor, you do need to invest a bit of time into setup. It helps to be reasonably tech-savvy, especially if you want to integrate it into a wider ecosystem. The Aqara app allows you to map your room and create zones, which is a standout feature. Even better, it integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant, opening up endless automation possibilities across different platforms and brands.Real-World Use Cases in My HomeHere are a few automations I’ve built using this sensor:Dining Area Lighting: When someone is detected at the dining table for more than 15 seconds, the lights brighten. Once the area is empty, they dim again.TV Automation: If everyone leaves the room while something is playing, the TV pauses. When someone re-enters, it resumes after a short delay.Ambient Lighting: A decorative light near the sofa turns off when someone sits under it and turns back on when they get up.Energy Saving: If no presence is detected for 5 minutes, all the lights in the room turn off.The level of automation you can achieve is only limited by your creativity.LimitationsThe only real drawback is that while the sensor can detect presence in zones, it lacks pinpoint accuracy. For example, it can tell if someone is at the dining table, but not which chair they're in. That said, it’s still far more capable than most motion sensors on the market.Final ThoughtsIf you’re looking to take your smart home setup to the next level and don’t mind a bit of hands-on configuration, this presence sensor is an excellent choice. The customization, accuracy, and integration capabilities are impressive—and it has already become one of the most valuable devices in my smart home.Rating: 4.5/5 – Rounded Up to 5 StarsHighly recommended for serious smart home users who want more responsive and intelligent automation.

I got this to allow our family to monitor my elderly father in case of falls (which this is primarily sold as). The idea was that this device could provide us with peace of mind but I couldn’t get it to work. I have read other reviews who also struggled and offered solutions such as turning off mobile data (easily done) and turning off frequencies on my router (no idea) but with limited IT ‘know how’ unfortunately this isn’t going to work! The instructions offer no help either.

We have just got this Aqara smart motion sensor for our smart living room. Out of the box, the sensor is really compact. It comes with the sensor itself, an USB cable, bases, double tapes, screws and a manual.The installation is pretty easy. I just need to apply the base on the ceiling of our living room, apply the sensor on it, run the USB cable to nearby power source, then connect the sensor to my iPhone (Aqara Home App) and it is really to be used.The sensor uses radar technology to scan our living room, it then can detect multiple people in room and controls the lights in specific areas. There are more features can be used once connecting it to Apple Home Kit App, I'm playing with it.Overall, I would like to recommend this smart motion sensor due to its great features.