Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified September 2026
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Still the reference mmWave presence sensor for UK living rooms and open-plan kitchens: up to 30 configurable zones across a 40 sqm room (8 m range, 120 degree field of view wall-mounted), so lights never cut out while you sit still. At around £58 it costs roughly £20 more than Aqara's own FP1E, which covers just one zone — pay the premium only if you need per-region control across a large or open-plan space, otherwise the FP1E is the smarter buy. It's mains-powered via USB-C only, no battery, so plan for a socket nearby. Integrates locally with Home Assistant via the built-in HomeKit Device integration over Wi-Fi.
What can Home Assistant control on the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Zone occupancy | Binary sensor (per zone) | One occupied/clear entity per zone configured in the Aqara app, since each zone syncs to HomeKit as its own accessory. |
| Overall occupancy | Binary sensor | Aggregate occupied/clear entity for the whole covered area, exposed alongside the individual zone entities. |
| Illuminance | Sensor | Built-in lux sensor, surfaced next to occupancy, so a lighting automation can combine zone presence with a darkness threshold. |
| Zone layout | App-only config | Zone boundaries, interference regions, and sensitivity are drawn and tuned in the Aqara app only; HA can read the resulting states but can't edit the layout. |
| Person count | Unsupported | HomeKit's occupancy service carries no headcount characteristic, so HA never sees a number of people — only which zones are simultaneously reporting occupied. |
Because each configured zone syncs to Apple Home as its own occupancy accessory, homekit_controller mirrors that structure in HA — you get one binary sensor per zone plus a whole-room sensor, not a single aggregate occupied/clear state. There's no headcount characteristic in HomeKit's occupancy service, so multi-person tracking in HA terms just means several zone sensors can read occupied at the same time, not an actual person count. Zone shapes, interference regions, and per-zone sensitivity are all drawn and tuned in the Aqara app and pushed down to the device — HA only consumes the resulting states, it can't redraw zones itself. Community reports flag cross-zone bleed (a zone staying occupied for a few seconds after someone walks through it into the next one) unless you rerun the self-learning routine with fans/pets active and keep sensitivity at low or medium rather than high.
Specs
| power | Mains only via USB-C, 5V/1A - no battery option |
|---|---|
| zones | Up to 30 configurable zones across a 320-cell grid; tracks up to 5 people simultaneously (best accuracy at 3 or fewer) |
| mounting | Adjustable magnetic stand for wall, ceiling, or corner placement |
| dimensions | 64 x 64 x 29.5 mm per Aqara's official spec sheet (a UK retailer lists 86 x 75 x 63 mm, likely including the adjustable magnetic stand) |
| sensor type | mmWave presence radar, 60-64 GHz |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz (2412-2472 MHz); Bluetooth 4.2 used for setup |
| coverage area | Up to 40 sq m per sensor |
| detection range | Up to 8 m radial range with a 120 degree horizontal field of view when wall-mounted; roughly a 2 m radius circle when ceiling-mounted |
| water resistance | IPX5 |
| operating temperature | -10 to 40 degrees C |
How does the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (this product) | £57.99 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| 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 FP2 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (homekit_controller), 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 FP2 use, and do I need a hub?
- The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Aqara's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (homekit_controller).
- How much does the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is £57.99 at Amazon UK, with other UK retailers at up to £69.98. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.