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

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Thanks to its powerful hardware, the FP2 sensor will be able to support much more cutting-edge features in the future such as posture detection, which not only recognizes falls but also other postures including standing, sitting, and lying. Sleep monitoring and respiratory rate detection capabilities could also be achieved via the FP2 in the future. These advanced features will be added to the FP2 sensor via future OTA updates 4. NOTE: If you remove the Aqara Home App after setting your detection zones, the Aqara FP2 will still work without the app with Home Assistant via the HomeKit Controller Integration. Everything you’ve preconfigured will be functional and working, so you do not actually need the app after the initial deployment of the sensor. You will need it again if you want to edit zones and tweak settings. With firmware update 1.1.6_0005.0025, the device works locally and without an internet connection in Home Assistant. Aqara FP1 vs FP2 Design The Aqara FP2 was incredibly accurate in detecting my position. In the last picture, I asked some colleagues to come into my office to see if it can detect them which it did. Multi person presence detection is by a sensor is a now a reality. I do have some notes I will add in the summary at the end of this article. Interference Sources

The nice thing about the integration will 3 platforms is that every zone you create is passed through as a sensor, along with the presence sensor for the entire area. This makes it possible to detect which zone someone is in. One advantage the FP1 has over it’s successor is that it’s swivel rotates for a full circle or 360°. While the FP2 still has a versatile mounting swivel with a powerful magnet, it does not rotate at all. Here is an image showing the logo upside down because it can’t be rotated. The enhanced processing power of the Aqara FP2 not only enables superior human detection, but also offers fall detection capabilities. This makes the Aqara FP2 a useful tool for monitoring the well-being of elderly individuals and providing peace of mind. Because everything is processed locally, there will be no subscription for this service. The IWR6843 is also a 60-64GHz rated radar sensor, similar to the one in the Aqara FP1. However, this is boasted as an extremely capable sensor, up to 10 person detection in a single room so even though it’s similar on paper, it should perform better than the German-made sensor in the FP1.It’s important to note, the Aqara Home App has a setting which you can tweak and tell the sensor it’s currently upside down! This avoids confusion and errors while it’s detecting presence. Thanks to its powerful hardware, the FP2 sensor will be able to support much more cutting-edge features in the futuresuch asposture detection,which not only recognizes falls but also other postures including standing, sitting, and lying. Sleep monitoring and respiratory rate detection capabilities could also be achieved viatheFP2 in the future. These advanced features will be added to the FP2sensorvia future OTA updates 4. While the Presence Sensor FP2 can be used with an Aqara hub, of which there are multiple options to choose from, such as the M1S or M2 hub, the device can operate without a hub via wi-fi. Setting up the FP2 follows the same process as many other Aqara accessories. Simply connect the FP2 to a power source, open the Aqara app, hold down the small button on the accessory, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Within these specific zone automations, you then get the granular options found in the previous menu. It’s quite mind-boggling what you can do, although you do need to bear in mind this is all for the benefit of other devices in the Aqara app – which are only going to be Aqara devices in the main, so you can forget about using these with non-Aqara devices outside of this ecosystem. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is an innovative and cutting-edge smart home device that offers significant advantages over traditional PIR infrared motion sensors. With its millimeter-wave radar technology, it can accurately detect the presence of people even with slight movements, ensuring the continuity and stability of the smart device. It also has the function of zone positioning, which allows for the automation of different conditions in different zones, such as beds and tables. The FP2 can divide a space into up to 30 small zones and recognize up to five targets, making it ideal for multi-person households. The FP2 can also control other smart home devices through ecosystems such as Apple Home, making it a versatile addition to any smart home setup. Its functions such as human fall recognition and a built-in light sensor make it a great helper that can truly combine the diversity of the user’s home life and realize the automation of different personalities. With its local automation and flexible installation methods, the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is easy to set up and use. Its IPX5 rating allows for installation in wet environments such as bathrooms, and its hidden USB-C port increases placement flexibility. However, I managed to successfully integrate the Aqara FP2 in Home Assistant via the HomeKit Controller Integration. Put the device in pairing mode by holding the button until the LED starts blinking:Thanks to its powerful hardware, the FP2 sensor will be able to support much more cutting-edge features in the future such as posture detection, which not only recognizes falls but also other postures including standing, sitting, and lying down. Sleep monitoring and respiratory rate detection capabilities could also be achieved via the FP2 in the future. These advanced features will be added to the FP2 sensor via future OTA updates 4. The other side of the box is largely just legal text, but you’ll also notice a Bluetooth logo. I suspect that a Bluetooth chip has been put in place for future Matter support, as Matter (and Thread) devices usually utilise Bluetooth for initial setup (commissioning). One issue I’ve seen reported by some users was the initial setup not going well, with some people simply not being able to add the device to either HomeKit or Aqara. It’s hard to know what might have gone wrong in most cases, as there are so many variables at play, not least among them human error. I, fortunately, had no issues with this. I do have another one to set up though, so maybe it’ll be my turn to suffer, but I tend to have relatively few issues with this kind of thing for whatever reason. The Aqara FP2 is the successor to Aqara’s first attempt at a super accurate presence sensor, namely the FP1. Unfortunately, at least from my perspective, this didn’t hit the mark. However, when it comes to the FP2, this really does deserve the accolade of ‘GAME CHANGER’. This is due to a few major improvements – multiple zones, faster response times, and far more accuracy, not to mention a light sensor also exposed to HomeKit.