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The Presence Sensor entity is there and fully usable as well as the illuminance reading. The identify button simply blinks the LED on the Aqara FP2. What even neater, is that you can add more zones and presence templates which will be automatically exposed in Home Assistant. In the Aqara Home App, create a few more other detection zones and they will be added as separate entities in Home Assistant:
When I reviewed the FP1, I was excited about the device but had complaints about the availability, along with some other minor criticisms. One of the standout features of the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is its zone positioning capability. Unlike traditional PIR infrared motion sensors, which monitor a room as a whole, the FP2 can be divided into up to 30 small zones, such as a sofa, bed, or desktop. This allows for highly precise automation based on the specific zones you define. For example, you can set up different automation conditions for different zones, such as turning off lights and adjusting temperature when no one is in the living room, while keeping the lights on and temperature comfortable in the bedroom. Multi-person Detection: Smart Automation for Everyone About 6 months later, and it’s time to teardown and review it’s successor, the Aqara FP2 Human Presence Sensor. Unlike the Zigbee FP1, this one is ESP32-based which means Wi-Fi + Bluetooth. Let’s see what it’s got and how it compares to it’s predecessor.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. The Aqara FP2 is the successor to Aqara’s first attempt at a super accurate presence sensor, namely the FP1. Unfortunately, at least from my perspective, this didn’t hit the mark. However, when it comes to the FP2, this really does deserve the accolade of ‘GAME CHANGER’. This is due to a few major improvements – multiple zones, faster response times, and far more accuracy, not to mention a light sensor also exposed to HomeKit. I think the one thing that could be a possible bone of contention is the price, but of course, any company is free to set the price they see fit, and we as consumers are not obliged to buy them if we don’t like the price, so I can’t really see an argument in this instance. Before anyone says “Well, you got yours free!” I’d like to remind you that a “free” product comes with a lot of testing, video editing, and writing, so I’m not sure it could truly be considered free – all that aside, I still paid for my Chinese model with my own money. There are other options for occupancy sensors, like the FP1, or the LifeSmart Presence sensor (video HERE, review HERE), although both of these options require a hub, as they utilise Zigbee. 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 HomeKit
In fall detection mode, most features of the FP2 including zone positioning and presence detection become unavailable The Aqara FP2 isn't just aware that rooms have multiple functions – it takes things a step further by detecting up to five people and accurately determining their location within a room. Talk about next-level intelligence! The FP2 can function as up to 30 individual motion sensors in Apple's Home app with an extremely high level of sensitivity and accuracy, making it easy to recommend over buying a more limited motion sensor. Matter compatibility is set to come to the FP2 Presence Sensor via an over-the-air update, and Aqara has more features planned for the device in the future, making it a good choice for any smart home setup.I was surprised the sensor pinpointed my exact location while I was in the chair. The person symbol kept hovering while I was moving around and If I tried sitting completely still it stopped moving. This is a very capable sensor! Moving around the room, it gave me the following results: Each of those, as you can see, is showing up as sensors in the Home app. You’ll also notice that I’ve got additional sensors listed on this screen. Abode OSis simply an Abode motion sensor, but for some reason, it’s exposed as an occupancy sensor. I also have the FP1 listed (FP1 L). Additionally, the FP2 shows up as a separate sensor, that I assume covers the whole area, not just zones. To get optimum performance from the FP2 along with all it’s features, you are bound to their app, at least for now. Like the FP1, additional tweaking, positioning and extensive testing is going to be needed for avoid any issues the FP1 had, like false positive and negative triggers.
To setup this mode, you need to leave the room and toggle the moving fan. Trigger the Automatic Configuration within the app and it will identify the fan as an interference source, ignoring it in the future. This eliminates false positive triggers, which were a plague in the Aqara FP1. As the official UK distributor of Aqara smart home products, Smart & Secure Centre are thrilled to announce the launch of the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2. This innovative smart home sensor is powered by cutting-edge millimeter-wave radar technology, offering unparalleled accuracy and stability in detecting human presence, even with slight movements. With its advanced features such as zone positioning, multi-person detection, ultra-high precision, and integration with popular smart home ecosystems, the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is set to revolutionize the way you automate and secure your home. Within these specific zone automations, you then get the granular options found in the previous menu. It’s quite mind-boggling what you can do, although you do need to bear in mind this is all for the benefit of other devices in the Aqara app – which are only going to be Aqara devices in the main, so you can forget about using these with non-Aqara devices outside of this ecosystem. The Presence Sensor FP2 is not a medical device, and can only be used for notification purposes. Ceiling-mounted installation is required for fall detection, and the monitoring area will decrease when the FP2 is ceiling-mounted. In fall detection mode, many functionalities of the FP2 become unavailable, including zone positioning and multi-person detection. Of course, I did take the FP2 apart immediately as soon as I got opened it up, and I was surprised to find this inside: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. At the top is a floor plan broken down into a grid of 16 x 20 tiles. In my case, you can see I’ve already set up my detection area, with furniture icons, zones, doors/exits etc. along with the edge of the detection range, as defined by the user (that’ll be me then…). Hi, you lose the ability to have separate zones when it’s ceiling mounted. The sensor is IPX5 rated, so it should be good for humidity and the occasional splash of water, although that won’t extend to the power supply, so that would have to be kept away from water, as it should be in any bathroom. Starting with the obvious, the cable of the FP1 is permanently attached to it’s body whereas the FP2 uses USB-C which can be easily replaced. The successor also has an illuminance sensor, notably seen on the top of its case while the FP1 does not have one.
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