Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA
- Local control
- Zigbee
Prices verified September 2026
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The sensible mmWave presence pick at roughly half the price of the FP2, and the right choice for a single room rather than an open-plan floor: it reports one zone, not the FP2's per-region zones, so save the upgrade for multi-zone layouts. Unlike PIR, mmWave detects stillness as well as motion, so it won't switch your lights off while you're sat reading. It pairs straight to Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA over Zigbee, skipping the Aqara hub the box insists on. Mounts on wall, ceiling, or corner via the included magnetic plate or adhesive bracket, with an angled arm for aiming. Mains-powered via a 2 m integrated cable, so plan for a socket nearby.
What can Home Assistant control on the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Presence | Binary sensor | Occupied/clear across the whole 6m cone — no per-zone split |
| Target distance | Sensor (m) | Distance to the nearest detected person |
| Detection range | Number (0-6m) | Adjust the sensing radius |
Unlike the pricier FP2, this one reports a single unified presence state across its whole 6m cone rather than per-zone regions — there's no zone/region config to split rooms with. It also has an unconfigurable roughly 30-second hold-off after someone leaves before presence clears, so automations should build in a buffer rather than expect an instant off. Being USB-powered rather than battery, it's a good candidate for a watchdog automation that force-restarts it via its exposed restart action if presence hasn't updated in several hours.
Specs
| power | Mains via integrated 2 m cable, 5V/1A |
|---|---|
| zones | Single zone only (AI spatial learning distinguishes stillness from motion; no per-region split like the FP2) |
| mounting | Magnetic mount plate or adhesive bracket; wall, ceiling, or corner placement, with an angled arm for aiming |
| dimensions | 57 x 50 x 37 mm |
| sensor type | mmWave presence (60-61 GHz radar) |
| connectivity | Zigbee 3.0, 2405-2480 MHz |
| coverage area | Up to 50 sq m when ceiling-mounted |
| detection range | Up to 6 m, 120 degree field of view (180 degrees at close range); adjustable 0-6 m sensitivity in the Aqara Home app |
| operating temperature | -10 to 40 degrees C |
How does the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E (this product) | £37.98 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 | £23.99 | Matter, Thread | Yes | Works with HA |
| Aqara Motion Sensor P1 | £18.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Multi-State Sensor P100 | £25.49 | Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E is controlled locally in Home Assistant through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA, so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Aqara cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E use, and do I need a hub?
- The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E uses Zigbee. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host. Aqara's own hub is not required when you integrate through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA.
- How much does the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E is £37.98 at Aqara UK Shop, with other UK retailers at up to £37.99. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.