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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
- Type
- mmWave presence sensor
- Brand
- Aqara
- Zones
- Up to 30 zones, 5 tracked simultaneously
- Coverage
- Approximately 40 square metres
- Protocol
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Matter compatible
- Warranty
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Detection
- 60 GHz mmWave radar, detects a stationary person
- Model SKU
- PS-S02D
- Works with
- Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant
- Battery life
- Not applicable, mains powered
- Hub required
- No -- Connects directly to the router; no Aqara hub required
- Light sensor
- Built in
- Neutral wire
- Not applicable
- Power source
- Mains via USB-C
- Local control
- Yes. Detection and Matter-exposed state work on the local network without internet
- Weather rating
- IP65 -- can be used in a bathroom
- Difference from PIR
- A PIR sensor detects motion and times out on someone sitting still; radar detects presence
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. Returns: 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.
Who should avoid the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor?
Anyone wanting a battery sensor -- this needs permanent USB power -- and anyone on a tight budget, where a PIR does most of the job.
Sample reviews
4 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 4 samples
- 5 ★2
- 4 ★1
- 3 ★1
- 2 ★0
- 1 ★0
- 3 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor
Three stars, and here is exactly why
Leading with the problem, because it is what I would have wanted to read: Needs permanent USB-C power, unlike battery PIR sensors. Zone setup is fiddly and takes real time to get right. Neither is hidden — both are listed on the page — but they matter more in daily use than they look on a spec sheet. I have kept it, for one reason: Detects a stationary person, which no PIR sensor can do. That still outweighs the rest, but only just.
Mohan B.Sample7 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor
Matched my use exactly
The page describes who this is for, and it described me: Anyone whose lights keep switching off on a person sitting still, and anyone wanting room-level presence rather than motion. On that basis it has been the right call. Detects a stationary person, which no PIR sensor can do.
Amrita P.Sample12 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor
Holding up so far
Had this a full season now, so this is not an unboxing opinion. Up to 30 configurable zones from a single unit. Still mildly irritated by one thing: Needs permanent USB-C power, unlike battery PIR sensors. Known trade-off rather than a fault, though, and I would buy it again.
Ankur G.Sample3 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 mmWave Multi-Zone Occupancy Sensor
No notes
Detects a stationary person, which no PIR sensor can do. That was the whole reason I picked this over the cheaper options, and it is exactly as described. Also worth mentioning: Up to 30 configurable zones from a single unit. No regrets after three months.
Ajay N.Sample6 found this helpful
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