I messed up… Aqara FP2 Updates that you NEED to know!

[@reedssmarthome]

If you haven't seen my review of the FP2 on the main channel, watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5LVoJ-iqMmUpZY ...because you seriously don't want to miss how crazy this device is!

[@BigJim2]

I picked up mine right afer your video on it. It has been great!

[@reedssmarthome]

@JimPott2 glad to hear!

[@MShadowZero1]

Hello I want ask how to add it to home assistant? And thank you for great video

[@patrickpaganini]

Thanks for going in to such detail - your two videos on FP2 have been really excellent. Thanks!

[@TazExprez]

Thanks for the update. Can’t wait for these to be back in stock.

[@iGageit]

I was wondering about the HA part.. thanks for clarifying. :)

[@gebkec]

I don't have any Apple devices, so no access to Homekit. Is there anyway to add the FP2 to HA if all I have is Android and Windows devices? Thanks for the help and great videos!

[@ant9387]

I did the same thing. It was driving me nuts until I figured it out. But just FYI if you’re adding the sensor with an iPhone in the Aqara app you have to add it to your “Home” on iPhone. You can’t complete setup unless you do, but then you can go back and delete it out of iOS Home and Home Assistant with auto-discover it.

[@andersyuran7725]

Lewis said in his review that it stop work if you block internet. You made it work

[@reedssmarthome]

He might have been talking about the Aqara app or there was older firmware that didn't allow it. But yes you need internet to just get it up and running to create the zones but after that it doesn't need it.

[@AmonReich]

2:00 The "Sensor runns completely local" I assume zone can be defined through HomeKit? Or do I have to set up the zones in the Aqara App first and then add it to local Homekit?

[@Wonsdloc]

Thanks for the Smartthings update. Almost pulled the trigger

[@F-Rod13]

Would love to see a follow-up video on the FP2 now that it's been a few weeks since lauch!

[@jpzsports]

Is it possible to program it to turn on hue lights at a specific color temperature if I walk into the room at a specific time? For example, when I walk into the kitchen after 6pm, turn on warm lights. But when I walk into the kitchen at 7am, turn on cooler, brighter light?

[@plomdawg]

Scary thumbnail to see after buying one of these for each of my 5 rooms! It took me a bit to get it all set up in HA, but now they’re working great. Making zones in the aqara app was kind of a pain, it was detecting but not showing me on the map.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

Thanks for the update. I ordered one yesterday just in case, because they are not available anymore soon. Should be arrive here tomorrow ! 😉

[@sbassistive2942]

What was the cost?

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

@@sbassistive2942 About US $92,-

[@madisonm2878]

Thanks for the update! First time I heard the everything presence 1 was compatible with smartthings!

[@LastZion]

yes, same regret! only bought 1! it is back on Amazon UK now but shipping from China and paying full price. Wish they will do another discount code in May!

[@dankelley9361]

Hey Reed, great follow up! Like anything, working longer with the device will reveal flaws & gains. I’m hoping that the matter update arrives, as I only use SmartThings & Amazon in my routines. If you ever have the chance, I’d like to see the setup with the Everything sensor 1 and SmartThings, what it can do & how it compares! Thx!

[@frankmthompson]

I find it interesting that it worked without internet for you. Everything Smarthome also tried this and it didn't work. Maybe this was because he wasn't using homekit in HomeAssisstant and maybe homekit directly?

[@THEDADDY7770]

Hi Reed, where is the video about the Everything Presence One Kit, can"t seem to find it, thx..

[@abbychoi2000]

thanks for the great video. But may I ask can you add the fp2 sensor back to HomeKit after adding to home assistant? because I got error when I try to add it back to HomeKit after adding to ha

[@adelinelim321]

Hey looking at getting this sensor for my google home setup. Am I able to setup routines now on teh home app? Or am I able to use home assistant integration for automation on google home?

[@elmonte7834]

Can this be used in a fenced backyard for zone presence detection?

[@carltonwbrooks]

Would love to see some automations (yaml). I have some comming, but would like to see how others are tuned and setup. On one of the sensorsEven the Everything Home ones I have I have had to readjust them because it seems the air conditioner turning on these hot Arizona days seems to affect it. Do these devices detect hot and cold air layers?

[@DrippinWetDetail]

Glad I got one before they went OOS. Cool device that opens up a lot of options.

[@ovidiu0505]

Hi there,can I use this sensor to switch off/in my Aircon unit?

[@Chesterflaps]

I'm finding that the sensor regularly thinks there's more people in the room than there are and also that there's someone in the room when it's empty. Are you having this issue?

[@hot_wheelz]

Hi Reed thanks for the update!

[@Bogysmusic]

Could you do a detailled comparison between the EP1 and the FP2, please?

[@serichard]

I got the sensor in... want to set it up to trigger automations in my home assistant with the fall detection... How do we do this? I set it up in my workshop and want to use it to detect if I get knocked out while working with my tablesaw and other tools and trigger a few automations to get me help as a just in case issue.

[@fodi123]

With the Homekit controller integration in Home Assistant does it work offline without internet? Lewis of Everything Smart Home added to Home Assistant in another way that did not work offline

[@Lejland]

What well does work with robot vacuums, will the sensor see it while it's cleaning

[@lornehampel1330]

Reed, do you need a homekit controller to use the FP2 or can it directly connect to HA through wifi and the homekit integration?

[@Mr_Rae]

It’s getting pretty bad reviews on Amazon. Thoughts?

[@cyriljose7462]

Can you make a video on fall detection using the sensor, especially behind the furnitures or at a distance?

[@74357175]

Are there any outdoor variants?

[@AyJS86]

With the dead zone can you make a zone right before the dead zone where it can see and have it not trigger an automation at that point? Then when you walk back in and move to the zone proper and walk out the automation would continue

[@aceliacle6398]

Can you directly compare the Everything Presence One and the Aqara FP2?

[@jamesmonahan7872]

Thanks for updating - I did see that you updated the notes on the original post. Ordered two of these guys - cannot wait to start seeing what I can do with them. Also - if you know - can this detect through glass? I want to place on kitchen counter, which would go through dining area and then I have 3 windows looking out on patio that I would love to create a zone for that

[@David-bl1bt]

As it is a microwave device, no it won't.

[@tprav]

James, where did you buy them? I cannot find them available anywhere

[@jamesmonahan7872]

@@tprav Amazon - I was lucky enough that after seeing the first video i clicked on the link. I now regret not ordering more. Aqara should have more out shortly

[@tommyjmm]

Could you use 2 of these in your family room to prevent dead spots? Would they work together?

[@RR123]

Can you keep it working only through HA without any cloud access?

[@reedssmarthome]

Yes. There was some confusion online because older firmware didn't allow this. Now it's possible and I tried it out without internet access to the sensor and it worked just fine.

[@gillettchambers]

Hi Reed, do you do any work with Hubitat and do you consider that platform to be a good option to build a Smarthome presence and business?

[@ScottCulberson]

I only use devices that work with amazon alexa echo dots. If I don't use apple home kit and a home kit hub will I be able to use the FP2?

[@SteveMerten]

Any idea how these work with dogs? Can they be set to ignore dogs, eg if using them for alarm purposes? Thanks

[@richburmond6761]

How about cats and dogs?? Does it pick that up and constantly trigger??

[@DrDingleBarry]

Does anyone have issues after updating the FW.. to where the Edge setup fails or doesnt see you moving around? Or even if i bypass that.. the app doesnt even show me moving around... just thought id check to see if others are having that issue. Thanks for the update video Reed.. .great as always.

[@djmaupie]

My app also sometimes don’t show me moving around. But the zones are triggered correctly. But I’m also not constantly looking at the app.

[@BigJim2]

Negative, mine has been working properly on version 1.1.6_0005.0025

[@faengelm]

I have the same problem in not being able to get through Edge setup with the updated firmware 1.1.6_0005.0025. It also doesn't see me moving around at all, but it did before the update

[@DrDingleBarry]

@@faengelm hopefully they have a fix.

[@ThePhirebug]

I've seen a problem with occupancy, if I have 2+ people in the room and one of them leaves the sensor indicates that the room is empty, I don't know if you can see the same issue?

[@pradeepjose1663]

Does it work with Hubitat?

[@MattMoore91]

Do they interfere with each other? Through walls? How far apart should they be from each other so as not interfere?

[@randy8978-z5e]

Can you tell me if I use a aqara fp2 with Alexa only does the Lux sensor work ?

[@viljarniit2093]

does it work with eWeLink or sonoff iHost?

[@DIYtechie]

Thanks Reed. Great update.

[@BCKammen]

What is the power draw on it? I figure it is 12v, but what about amps?

[@wyatttech]

This device looks great!

[@nicholas0408]

I get quite a few ghost presenses from time to time on my fp2, although i have all edges and automatically detected interference zones setup, plus I've adjusted all the sensitivities to death - still occurs. Another thing is the left and right monitoring setting confuses me - what exact difference is it supposed to make? Does it just reel in the front detection zone range? Does it increase sensitivity or range left and right?? Seems to make no difference to the map.. Sometimes, it seems to go to sleep and not pick you up for ages, compared to its standard trigger time Thanks for the very informative videos and follow up! You're a star!!!

[@garymiller828]

how is yours working in such a large space?? I just gone one and the range for me just sucks seems to work only up to like 6ft. I set it to far in the setting and everything. tried different locations too.

[@inigomontoya123]

Thank for the update. Is it normal to show both occupancy and presence? Is there an explanation of the difference?

[@reedssmarthome]

I'm not sure what all the correct terminology is but in Home Assistant it shows the presence sensor/zone as occupied or not. There is a sensor for each zone and one for the entire room.

[@davidbeiler6364]

So i was able to pick up four of these, but each sensor has a different issue. I tried putting one in my main living right under the tv, but it doesnt seem to pick up a moving dot (the other rooms have different issues). Any idea why its not detecting me? the device firmware is updated and I tried resetting the device a couple times

[@SebastianValdemar]

Hi! Does anyone know if it displays a number state of occupants for the zones in HA? Like occupants in sofa and the state being "2" so one could make automations based on number of occupants and not only occupied or not occupied?

[@rgx1398]

No

[@juliannesermon8057]

They haven't even been rolled out in my loation yet... suppose I postpone getting interested in them until they get integrated with my particular system AND they are reliably in stock, so, see you in about a year ;-)

[@boolsacho6185]

Hey @reedssmarthome, I just got a hold of fp2 and successfully added it on aqara app. (seems like homekit add is a must step). However, I cannot seem to have it discovered on Home Assistant. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I added HomeKit Bridge under Device, but it does not show. Can you help?

[@VampireOnline]

I wish I could get mine as responsive as you do. When I leave the room, it does not turn off quick. It’s like you can see me through the walls.

[@Dane-ish]

It’s possible that it can, signal could be bouncing off one wall and hitting you. Have you tested it?

[@roosterfloss758]

How do I add this to home assistant? I don't have home kit and I can't seem to find it on my HA

[@gebkec]

I have the same issue. I don't have any Apple devices so I can't think of a way to add it to homekit

[@ashrafmonzur]

Can it “see” through objects? I.e can I hide it behind a picture frame on a counter?

[@firstdown80]

When I watched your first video, I went straight to Amazon and it was unavailable. But last night I was able to order just 1 and would get it May 2nd. This sensor is going to be a game changer for me. Now I don't have to say hey Google to turn on/off lights.

[@swiftMyDay]

Hey how is it holding so far? I returned mine.. kind of a pain

[@firstdown80]

@Joaquin Pereira I had it turned off for a few weeks. But now they have a firmware update, the aqara app as well. Now it is a lot better. Didn't work very well with Google Home, but it's better with Alexa. So far it's good. Still getting ghost figures on the app.

[@SebastianKaczorowski]

Does it work with Philips Hue?

[@DrgnRebrn]

Can the FP2 sensor work horizontally & upside down? If so, you may be able to mount it to your ceiling to try & eliminate dead zones.

[@moniquem783]

If you mount it on the ceiling it drastically reduces the area it covers, but it does then give you fall detection which is pretty cool.

[@joesoes]

Any issues with mirrors? I’ve placed mine in the bathroom and in zone management, it seems to think there’s several people there when it’s only me. Ghosts? 😅

[@spug68]

Hey Reed, is the recommendation to mount this at the level were you placed yours? I only wondered if placing it above your cupboards sort of facing downwards would make things easier. Most upper cabinets have some power source for you to connect to, and would eliminate any desktop issues. Your thoughts?

[@reedssmarthome]

Yes that would probably be better. I only have it here because I'm moving it around testing it. Aqara recommends it being 2 meters high (around 6 feet) so mine probably isn't ideal but it works fine.

[@james62370]

When you move it to a new location, do you have to do a full reset? Is there a way to scan for the new location without resetting the device? Thanks!

[@michaelmcelrath1163]

Does it pick up Luna? We have pets that hang out in certain rooms a lot of the time and the family room basically never turns off!

[@reedssmarthome]

It picks her up when she jumps on the couch. When she is walking around it doesn't detect her.

[@angeloftheodd7038]

So it won't work directly with Smartthings.. but if I'm using Alexa routines to control Smartthings devices, can it work through Alexa?

[@timothyfeilinger6806]

Does the FP1 require a hub?

[@benjaminwinter6724]

Which App is it at 2:58?

[@waynenocton]

I see all these videos saying how great the everything presence one is, I got two of them and I’m not seeing these results, I get false triggers all the time, and even when I’m in the room, it loses my “presence” quite a bit, maybe I need a video to follow, I’ve tried every setting I could for up with. Running Home Assistant, supervised, and ESPhome, any good video suggestions anyone?

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Reed.

[@SimonElias]

Can you make a video showing how the recessed lights are wired to be smart. Are they special recessed lights or can any lighting become smart like this? Like how do you get to your stage to use these products in your setup? Its always so vague getting to your point in your home setup, you highlight a product or products but never how they integrate.

[@jeffects01]

You can either get a smart light or you can get a smart switch. I recommend a smart switch like TP Link Kasa or Gosund. Then you connect the switch to home assistant after setting it up. Keep in mind that your setup also depends on your electrical wiring. Most of these smart switches needs a neutral wire. Hope it helps!

[@iwan.v.kanten]

Love the review. I have one question as a pet owner... Can the Aqara detect the difference between pets and humans? Because knowing my pets the will annoy me as soon as they understand that they can trigger my Automations.

[@simplyaddo]

Already talked about it in the first video.

[@iben6234]

It's super difficult to create zones : a little video will be much appreciated ;-)

[@barrymetzer2185]

Does it work with Alexa routines and is there a more affordable alternative?

[@reedssmarthome]

Yes they work with Alexa routines. Nothing really exists that can do what this sensor can so that's why there isn't any affordable alternatives.

[@Techlifeandmore]

Are these devices able to work with Amazon Alexa routines as far as the individual zones go? Also do you need the hub for them to work?

[@reedssmarthome]

Yes they work with Alexa routines. No hub needed for it to work. Add the Aqara Home skill in Alexa and it will import the zones that can trigger Alexa routines.

[@Techlifeandmore]

@@reedssmarthome OK, thanks.

[@Xettera]

Do they work well outdoors (undercover)? And can they detect pets? If so, can they differentiate animals from humans? Does it penetrate glass? Can I detect a person either side of a glass door or outside a window?

[@RobertLewington]

Thinking of using at elderly parents for fall detection. Anyone used for this?

[@robliv7]

So do you need an Apple device to set up FP2 with Home Assistant?

[@rgx1398]

No

[@SmartHomeHASHTAGS]

Some features you mentioned in you first video may require the Aqara subscription. This is mentioned on Aqara's FP2's webpage under the 'It is Ultimately Future-Proof' heading (OTA) in fine print... "Please note: some newly added features may require the Aqara subscription".

[@davidbeiler6364]

eww Aqara subscription

[@mikelwood76]

I enjoy all your videos and this new sensor sounds great. I wonder if there’s a way to make it work in a room if sometimes you want the lights to stay off (movie nights). I’m thinking if I turn off the lights, the sensor will keep turning them back on because it’s knows we’re in the room.

[@W0Ndr3y]

That's the biggest issue of smart homes at the moment. You can make the most complicated automation and find out later that it doesn't do what you wanted anyway, because people are not robots on rails doing the same thing every day at the same time with the same needs. For what you are saying it might be possible to see if TV is playing media at certain time and set automation based on that.

[@David-bl1bt]

The only way to achieve this as far as i can see is to set up a routine to do this based upon whether your tv is on or off. You would need a smart plug connected to your TV power supply to monitor this. Or alternatively, if you want to prevent detection while only watching movies, set up a smart button along side of your seat that you press when watching a movie which will disable the motion sensor until you reactivate it, again using the button.

[@Sreenu920]

If i have a ceiling fan then everything presence 1 is practically useless. What to do?

[@ivan-j4l9x]

Does anyone know how to get this to turn on phillips hue lights? I have google home, alexa and smartthings.

[@AlexManMe]

You say it works locally on home assistant, what about other platforms such as HomeKit?

[@reedssmarthome]

Yes HomeKit as well. Any device made for HomeKit (or Matter since it's pretty much the same) has to work locally.

[@AlexManMe]

@@reedssmarthome great, just one more question. If I mount it to the ceiling, and enable Fall Detection, does that mean the zone selections that you shown in your videos won’t work? Or can you have both enabled fall detection and zone detection as well?

[@reedssmarthome]

I don't think zone detection will work if it's on the ceiling. When setting up the sensor you only have a few options and they guide you through set up process. You can only choose fall detection or zones, you can't have both.

[@clairerovic]

Luv follow up videos, thanks.

[@Fine_i_set_the_handle]

1:54 its amazing to me how many people think wifi is only the internet. Its literally Lan first (LOCAL area network)

[@nev922]

Ok, so as a fp1 and now fp2 owner; I set it in HomeKit to turn on the lights at sunset. BUT, if I’m in the room already pre sunset and sunset occurs, I have to exit and re-enter the room to trigger it. Any suggestions?

[@rgx1398]

Use light sensor

[@mike1627]

I think there might be a bug with the Aqara app. I picked up a FP2 and was able to set it up with individual zones, however I noticed that the app stopped live tracking my position as I moved around in the room. The sensor still registers properly, it just don't update my position in the map unless I close the app and reopen.

[@tprav]

Mike, where did you buy it. I cannot find them anywhere

[@paolo6241]

Can you create a future video to show how Alexa routines work with the FP2 sensor?

[@reedssmarthome]

I could look into it. It's actually really easy to do. Add the Aqara Home skill in the Alexa app. It will discover the zone presence sensors you create in the Aqara app. Then create an Alexa routine with the trigger being a smart home device. Select the zone and choose detected/not detected and you're good to go. It's basically like a motion sensor in the Alexa app.

[@ChrisRider]

@@reedssmarthome Maybe it is just me, but I have been fighting getting the Alexa app and the FP2 to play nicely together. Alexa found the zones I made, but then frequently tells me "there is a problem". Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.

[@patrickhitthaler3030]

How good is it at ignoring pets? I didn't get the FP1 or EP1 as I've got 2 four legged hairballs (aka cats) and I don't want the TV to turn on whenever they decide to sleep on the sofa ;-)

[@reedssmarthome]

It does pick up Luna when she jumps on the couch but it ignores her if she is just walking around.

[@patrickhitthaler3030]

@@reedssmarthome What's the sensitivity settings you use? I am not too worried about the sensor continuously picking me up while I sit on the sofa ;-) My routines are mainly based on me entering / leaving zones / rooms so the sensor wouldn't need to be overly sensitive.

[@VanFS3K]

FP2 or EP1? (Home Assistant)

[@dancoon7653]

I just got one on a prime day deal thinking it wouldn't pick up my cats...if they're on the floor it doesn't but the second they jump on the sofa it sees them as people. It's so annoying because the sofa was a huge part of my routine planning.

[@straelboraaaa]

Maybe I put that thing as high as my ceiling fan, the fan screw it up a lot. Maybe I should put it lower?

[@talpazzo]

Does somebody knows how to change WiFi network without factory reset the defice?

[@Don_TranQuiL]

Just seen this video as I’m still thinking about buying the FP2, for your dead zone just place the sensor the opposite side of the room and it’s solved .

[@SmartHomeHASHTAGS]

I'm also wondering how the FP2 can trigger automations like light bulbs without the internet and any hub. Brian on Automate your life say you can?!

[@randy8978-z5e]

I think you need internet and I am hoping using Alexa because my hub won’t work.

[@Aurleis]

No silly outro? 😥 I am using a less sophisticated Tuya mmwave that will briefly pick up my ceiling fan turning on (it's fine for turning off) and will also detect me through a door. From the sounds of it, the FP2 is far superior and the way to go. Question: is the FP2 configurable through Z2M, or is this really only done through the Aqara app (after it has first been integrated into HA). Thanks.

[@reedssmarthome]

Silly outros are on the main channel. I keep these videos pretty bare bones. Right now the FP2 needs to be set up in the Aqara app for all the zones, sensitivity...etc. Technically you could add it straight to HA using the HomeKit Controller integration without ever downloading the Aqara app but you would be missing out on what makes the FP2 special. Then after you set up the FP2 in the Aqara app you really don't need the Aqara app anymore unless you were going to make some tweaks to the zones.