Aqara Presence Sensor FP2

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is an mmWave radar occupancy sensor: it detects a still person (down to breathing), tracks up to five people across 30 configurable zones in one room, and offers fall detection as a manufacturer feature. It fixes the classic problem of lights switching off while someone is still in the meeting room. The one thing to know is that it is Wi-Fi only and needs permanent USB power.

What does the FP2 do that a motion sensor cannot?

• Priced at $82.99 list on us.aqara.com (August 2026).
• Zone mapping lets one sensor treat a desk, a doorway and a sofa differently.
• Works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant without a hub; Smart Home Explorer named it the best mmWave presence sensor of 2026.
• No Thread or Zigbee radio; 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.

Zone setup takes an hour of patience. The cheaper FP1E suits single-person rooms, and the newer FP300 and FP400 extend the line. More in home automation.

Who should skip it

Anyone wanting a battery-powered sensor or a Zigbee/Thread device should look at the FP300 or a simpler PIR sensor. Fall detection is a feature, not a safety guarantee.

Research-based listing — not hands-on tested by Digital4All; details as of September 2026.