Aqara Presence Sensor FP2, mmWave Radar Wired Motion Sensor, Zone Positioning, Multi-Person & Fall Detection, High Precision with More Privacy, Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant

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Aqara Presence Sensor FP2, mmWave Radar Wired Motion Sensor, Zone Positioning, Multi-Person & Fall Detection, High Precision with More Privacy, Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2, mmWave Radar Wired Motion Sensor, Zone Positioning, Multi-Person & Fall Detection, High Precision with More Privacy, Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant

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When it comes to creating zones, these are managed by selecting the relevant squares on the grid, and choosing a colour so you can differentiate between zones. You can attach an attribute to the zones – Detection Zone, Interference Source, Exits and Entrances, and Edge, as previously mentioned. Is there also the ability to get the body position in Home Assistant? For example sitting, laying, standing? HomeKit News is not in any way afflilated or endorsed by Apple Inc. or any subsidiary companies related to Apple. What happens when you use the app to create more scenes/entities to use with the HA homekit integration and then put the device in a local wifi without internet access? Does it work using local HA without the cloud?

Thanks to its powerful hardware, the FP2 sensor will be able to support much more cutting-edge features in the futuresuch asposture detection,which not only recognizes falls but also other postures including standing, sitting, and lying. Sleep monitoring and respiratory rate detection capabilities could also be achieved viatheFP2 in the future. These advanced features will be added to the FP2sensorvia future OTA updates 4. 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. 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. If this functionality works as Aqara expects it to, it could greatly reduce the number of motion and presence sensors needed to cover a smart home. The only question remains is how fast the upgraded Aqara FP2 will react to movement. As the Aqara FP1 had a noticeable lag, many had to complement it with a passive infrared sensor. If it turns out to be fast enough, together with the ambient light sensor that is also new, the Aqara FP2 will be able to replace all motion and presence detectors. The FP2 can detect, if someone is still in bed, and the Wake-Up automation will not be triggered in case another person wakes up.

To take full advantage of the FP2's features, you need to use the Aqara app. The sensor has separate modes depending on where you plan to position the sensor, each with subsequent options for fine-tuning to your exact needs. Users can set up various detection zones and targets, as well as exclude certain areas from the sensor to prevent movement in these areas triggering automations. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is also capable of detecting up to five target people simultaneously, without interfering with each other. This means that even in a multi-person household, the sensor can accurately respond to the presence of different individuals in different zones. For example, if someone is in the living room watching TV, and another person is in the bedroom reading, the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 can trigger automation based on the position of each person, creating a truly personalized and convenient smart home experience for everyone. While the Presence Sensor FP2 can be used with an Aqara hub, of which there are multiple options to choose from, such as the M1S or M2 hub, the device can operate without a hub via wi-fi. Setting up the FP2 follows the same process as many other Aqara accessories. Simply connect the FP2 to a power source, open the Aqara app, hold down the small button on the accessory, and follow the on-screen instructions. In fall detection mode, most features of the FP2 including zone positioning and presence detection become unavailable At this point, it’s still early to conclude what is the best way to integrate the Aqara FP2 in Home Assistant. Considering the device has an ESP32 board, perhaps ESPHome development is possible somewhere in the future. I feel like if someone manages to port the sensor in ESPHome, it’s going to take a considerable effort to implement everything correctly, especially the detection zones.

Flipping over the main PCB and we can see the main component of this device: mmWave Radar Sensor for Human Prescence Detection. The model is IWR6843 [ Datasheet] developed by Texas Instruments, a well known company that designs, manufactures and sells semiconductors and various integrated circuits globally.It also includes an illuminance light sensor, and now uses Wi-Fi instead of Zigbee, eliminating the need for an additional hub. The multiple zones are possibly the most important one, as you can split up the FP2’s coverage area into separate zones, each of which is exposed to HomeKit as individual sensors. Watch the video to see me put it through its paces. 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 need for constant power via USB-C is virtually the only caveat to the FP2, since many of the less capable motion sensors on the market use battery power, which makes it easy to place them exactly where you want them. The need for wired power means you just have to think a little more carefully about where you plan to use the FP2. 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 You can see the small illuminance sensor at the top and pairing button at the bottom of the PCB. Aqara Home App Initialization

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The light sensor can be used in automations, with options for when the Lux readings rise above or drop below specific levels. These levels are fixed in the Home app, but I’m not sure having them to be so specific is necessary. When it comes to the presence sensors, you simply get the same kind of options as you would with a motion sensor – detects or stops detecting occupancy. The other side of the box is largely just legal text, but you’ll also notice a Bluetooth logo. I suspect that a Bluetooth chip has been put in place for future Matter support, as Matter (and Thread) devices usually utilise Bluetooth for initial setup (commissioning). 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. The Aqara FP2 can be configured in three separate modes, which you can subsequently fine-tune for optimum results:



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