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. Aqara this week released the Presence Sensor FP2 – a brand new millimeter wave sensor that goes far beyond the capabilities of more conventional motion sensors to facilitate powerful automations, with support for Apple HomeKit.

Before diving into the capabilities of the Aqara FP2, here is a side-by-side comparison with it’s predecessor noting some design differences and choices. The device should get auto discovered if the default Home Assistant config is enabled. If not, navigate to Settings > Devices & Services > + Add Integration > Apple > HomeKit Controller. Select the sensor at the prompt: The need for constant power via USB-C is virtually the only caveat to the FP2, since many of the less capable motion sensors on the market use battery power, which makes it easy to place them exactly where you want them. The need for wired power means you just have to think a little more carefully about where you plan to use the FP2. To take full advantage of the FP2's features, you need to use the Aqara app. The sensor has separate modes depending on where you plan to position the sensor, each with subsequent options for fine-tuning to your exact needs. Users can set up various detection zones and targets, as well as exclude certain areas from the sensor to prevent movement in these areas triggering automations.Zone Positioning:The Aqara app breaks the FP2’s detection range into a grid of 320 separate squares. You can select and group these squares to create zones. These zones can in turn be used to trigger automations. Each zone is also exposed to HomeKit as a separate presence sensor. If done correctly, it exposes the following entities in Home Assistant via the HomeKit Controller Integration:

I fully intend to deeply test the Aqara FP2 in the future with Matter support, benchmarking everything it has to offer.I am pleased with the performance and capabilities of the Aqara FP2 Human Presence Sensor. I did not expect a company to listen to it’s consumers, but apparently Aqara did, at least to an extent. Built-in Light Sensor:Light sensors are already found in most of Aqara’s motion sensors, but this is the first sensor with an included light sensor (that isn’t already a light sensor) that’s exposed to HomeKit. Like multi-person detection, the light sensor can be used in a multitude of ways, that involve detection in a specific zone, but only trigger an automation if the light levels are above a certain number, for example. 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. In addition to its presence detection capabilities, the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 also features fall detection and alerts. When installed on the ceiling, the FP2 can detect if someone falls in a room and notify you immediately. This can be especially useful for elderly individuals or those with medical conditions, providing an extra layer of safety and peace of mind. The FP2 has a range of 2 meters in radius, and the accuracy of fall detection is over 98%, making it a reliable safety feature for your smart home. A total game Changer

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. Interference Compensation: This feature allows you to designate certain areas of the detection range as ‘interference sources’, so if you have a standing fan in one part of the room, that when active, triggers the FP2, you can create one of these interference zones where the fan is, so the FP2 can ignore it. Power on the Aqara FP2 and it should automatically enter pairing mode and start blinking. If it doesn’t, hold the button to enter pairing mode. Press the + button in the Aqara Home App: Step 1: Press the + Button Step 2: Search for FP2 Step 3: Put the device in Pairing Mode Step 4: Connect to FP2 Step 5: Input your Wi-Fi Credentials and Confirm the Connection Step 6: Added Successfully The Aqara app can create automations based on various triggers, of which there are quite a few to choose from: Home Assistant, Google Home, Alexa and HomeKitNOTE: 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 If this functionality works as Aqara expects it to, it could greatly reduce the number of motion and presence sensors needed to cover a smart home. The only question remains is how fast the upgraded Aqara FP2 will react to movement. As the Aqara FP1 had a noticeable lag, many had to complement it with a passive infrared sensor. If it turns out to be fast enough, together with the ambient light sensor that is also new, the Aqara FP2 will be able to replace all motion and presence detectors.