Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E

Quick verdict

The FP1E is the practical successor to the FP1, offering the same Zigbee mmWave formula but refined. It detects people sitting still, which is exactly what PIR sensors cannot do. Pairs directly with zigbee2mqtt or ZHA for a fully local experience. If you want Matter, you will need an Aqara Hub M3 as a bridge, but for pure Zigbee setups this is a solid pick.

Standout: Zigbee mmWave presence sensor that detects stationary occupancy without cloud dependency.

Notes last checked Sep 6, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• mmWave presence detection that catches stationary occupancy that PIR sensors miss
• Zigbee-based for reliable local operation with zigbee2mqtt or ZHA
• more affordable successor to the FP1 with improved detection

Reasons to hesitate

• requires an Aqara Hub M3 to get Matter support, as it is Zigbee-only natively
• no zone detection at all - it reports whether the covered area is occupied, not where in it somebody is
• Zigbee means you need a coordinator dongle or compatible hub

Best for

• Zigbee-based Home Assistant setups that want mmWave presence without cloud dependency
• rooms where you need to detect someone sitting still, such as offices, bathrooms, and living rooms

Avoid if

• you want native Matter/Thread without needing a bridge hub
• you need multi-zone tracking. The FP2 or FP300 are better for that

Privacy and local-control notes

Zigbee-based and fully local when paired with a Zigbee coordinator. Matter access requires an Aqara Hub M3 which adds a vendor bridge layer. No camera or audio.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: zigbee2mqtt / ZHA / matter (via hub).

Buying reality check

Price notes: Mid-range pricing and more accessible than the FP2. Good value if you already have a Zigbee coordinator.

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