Aqara FP2

Quick verdict

The FP2's zone-based presence detection is genuinely impressive — you can track where in a room someone is sitting. The catch is it runs on Wi-Fi through Aqara's app, so strict local-only purists will feel the compromise. Worth it if you want smarter room automations.

Standout: Zone-based mmWave presence sensing instead of basic motion-only triggers.

Last checked: 2026-03-21

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• zone-based mmWave presence sensing can track multiple areas within a single room
• supports more nuanced occupancy automations than basic PIR motion sensors
• works across Apple Home, Google Home, and Home Assistant via different integration paths

Reasons to hesitate

• Wi-Fi-based with cloud dependency for setup and some features — not a clean local-only option
• zone calibration and sensitivity tuning can take significant trial and error
• Home Assistant integration relies on the Aqara app layer rather than a direct local protocol

Best for

• rooms where you need zone-aware presence logic like detecting someone at a desk vs. on a couch
• buyers willing to accept some cloud trade-offs for richer sensing than PIR can offer

Avoid if

• you want a sensor that works fully offline without any cloud setup steps
• you want the cleanest local-only privacy story — the Zigbee-based FP1 or ESPHome sensors are better

Privacy and local-control notes

Useful presence sensor, but not a clean local-first purist choice. Better seen as a practical compromise device than a gold-standard local recommendation.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: integration-dependent.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Premium pricing makes more sense when you actually need room-level presence logic.

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