Aqara FP2

Quick verdict

The FP2's zone-based presence detection is the real deal. 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.

Notes last checked May 31, 2026.

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 FP1E 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: HomeKit Controller (local, firmware 1.1.6+).

Buying reality check

Price notes: About $70 on Amazon (verified 2026-09-14). It was $83 in early September, so the price moves around.

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