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Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor
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mmWave presence sensor on Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Matter compatible. Hub required: No. Local control: Yes.
Direct answer: is the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor right for you?
The specification that justifies the price over a Rs2,499 motion sensor is that it detects a person who is not moving.
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: The specification that justifies the price over a Rs2,499 motion sensor is that it detects a person who is not moving. A PIR sensor sees motion, so it switches the light off on someone reading in a chair; radar sees presence and does not. Thirty configurable zones from one unit means one sensor can tell the sofa from the doorway, and at IP65 it is one of the few that can go in a bathroom.
Who should buy this
Anyone whose lights keep switching off on a person sitting still, and anyone wanting room-level presence rather than motion.
Who should avoid this
Anyone wanting a battery sensor -- this needs permanent USB power -- and anyone on a tight budget, where a PIR does most of the job.
Key strengths
- Detects a stationary person, which no PIR sensor can do
- Up to 30 configurable zones from a single unit
- IP65 and mains powered, so bathroom placement is possible
Limitations
- Needs permanent USB-C power, unlike battery PIR sensors
- Zone setup is fiddly and takes real time to get right
- Radar can be triggered by a moving fan or curtain until zones are tuned
Technical specifications
- Brand
- Aqara
- Model SKU
- PS-S02D
- Type
- mmWave presence sensor
- Protocol
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Matter compatible
- Hub required
- No -- Connects directly to the router; no Aqara hub required
- Local control
- Yes. Detection and Matter-exposed state work on the local network without internet
- Neutral wire
- Not applicable
- Works with
- Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant
- Power source
- Mains via USB-C
- Battery life
- Not applicable, mains powered
- Weather rating
- IP65 -- can be used in a bathroom
- Detection
- 60 GHz mmWave radar, detects a stationary person
- Zones
- Up to 30 zones, 5 tracked simultaneously
- Coverage
- Approximately 40 square metres
- Light sensor
- Built in
- Difference from PIR
- A PIR sensor detects motion and times out on someone sitting still; radar detects presence
- Warranty
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Product overview
The specification that justifies the price over a Rs2,499 motion sensor is that it detects a person who is not moving. A PIR sensor sees motion, so it switches the light off on someone reading in a chair; radar sees presence and does not. Thirty configurable zones from one unit means one sensor can tell the sofa from the doorway, and at IP65 it is one of the few that can go in a bathroom.
Key capabilities
- Protocol: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Matter compatible
- Hub required: No
- Local control: Yes
- Works with: Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor worth buying?
The specification that justifies the price over a Rs2,499 motion sensor is that it detects a person who is not moving.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor?
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty. Includes a 7 Days Replacement Guarantee.
Who is the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor best suited for?
Anyone whose lights keep switching off on a person sitting still, and anyone wanting room-level presence rather than motion.