Apollo R PRO-1 PoE Multisensor

Quick verdict

Apollo's flagship presence sensor. Dual mmWave radars in a ceiling-mount enclosure powered by a single PoE Ethernet cable. The detection accuracy is a step above USB-powered models, and the ceiling placement eliminates the blind spots you get with desk or shelf mounting. It is overkill for a single room, but for whole-home presence tracking on a PoE backbone, nothing in the ESPHome ecosystem matches it.

Standout: Dual mmWave radar with PoE power and ceiling mount. Apollo's most capable presence sensor.

Last checked: 2026-03-22

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• dual mmWave radar sensors provide highly accurate multi-zone presence detection
• PoE powered, so a single Ethernet cable handles power and data with no USB cable or adapter needed
• ceiling mount design gives optimal radar coverage for room presence tracking

Reasons to hesitate

• premium price point, significantly more than basic presence sensors
• requires PoE infrastructure (switch or injector) which adds cost if you do not already have it
• ceiling mounting requires running an Ethernet cable to the mounting point

Best for

• serious Home Assistant users who want the most accurate presence detection possible
• commercial or whole-home installations where PoE infrastructure already exists

Avoid if

• you do not have PoE infrastructure and do not want to invest in it
• you need a simple, budget-friendly presence sensor. The MSR-2 or MTR-1 are more practical

Privacy and local-control notes

Fully local via ESPHome. No cloud, no account. PoE connection means it does not even need WiFi if connected via Ethernet. Radar-based, no camera.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ESPHome.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Premium pricing reflects the dual radar hardware and PoE capability. Factor in PoE switch costs if you do not already have one.

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