The Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor Can Do It All

[@TechWithBrett]

What Aqara product do you want to see next? Presence Sensor FP2 (US): amzn.to/3q9rlWw Presence Sensor FP2 (UK): amzn.to/3QdHULR

[@ICBLACKINU]

Do you think it would work mounted outside sheltered from rain. Only temperature-20 - +30??

[@SdBoy]

Ive got Alexa, and smart outlets and lights.... If presence is detected in a ZONE can it do MULTIPLE Things on 1 zone trigger ?... Example... it sees presense in a ZONE, turns on 2 outlets (that are in a group) and turn on Smart floodlights... then wait 3 seconds....and also say a 'phrase' out the alexa all from just 1 zone trigger ? Also can you put a ZONE inside a zone ? this way ZONE 1 (the whole area can trigger 1 smart outlet) and then the ZONE inside a ZONE can do the above ?

[@TechWithBrett]

For the first one, from what I understand you would be able to. You just need to add parameters in the routine of what needs to happen. Yes, you could have a zone inside of a zone.

[@SdBoy]

@@TechWithBrett Thanks on the reply !! :):) Ill have to look into the parameter thing :) My scenario is I have a few cars in a warehouse.... ZONE 1 is whole warehouse turn on the CCTV MONITOR.... and ZONE 2 would be a CAR in the warehouse and the area around the car... TURN ON FLOODLIGHTS on car,TURN on the POWERED SPEAKERS(smart outlets), wait 2-3 seconds for amps in speakers to turn on then have ALEXA say get away from the car :)

[@donpowers6033]

This is really the first video that I have seen that addresses how the FP2 works with all the major platforms. Thanks! Now to see how well it works with Home Assistant!

[@TechWithBrett]

I still haven't set up Home Assistant but others have said all zones and sensors show up.

[@PRS-0317]

It works quite nicely with HA

[@AngloYorkshire]

Been using 2 of them for a month here in the UK and works really well. You have to give it a week or so to settle by resetting absence a few times when no one is in that room. Works great in Home Assistant

[@TechWithBrett]

That's great to hear! I forgot to mention the Home Assistant capability.

[@saisusheelsunkara462]

What do you mean by resetting absence? Should we manually do something? Asking because I am seeing slight delay in catching up the absence in zone

[@AngloYorkshire]

@@saisusheelsunkara462 Well before the latest update it was quite easy to reset it back to zero occupancy while no one in the room. But since the latest update and the AI learning it seems to be a lot more stable and detecting people and position better

[@stanleyhamilton8744]

Hi Brett This is one of the best informative videos I have seen that has a good explanation of how the FP2 works. Thanks very much

[@kentaro2121]

Thank you for reviewing all the automation services. I couldn't do the HomeKit automation since I don't have a HomePod or a 4th-gen Apple TV. However, I have Google services, so I think I will try it when I get home tonight. Edit - hmm.... I cannot find the FP2 selection in the google home app when I try to set up the automation. idk because they changed the UI..

[@alexquek1910]

Great video. Looking to get a FP2 but I'm running Google Home. You say that it's not as responsive using Google Home. How much slower is it with regards to turning things on?

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

Amazing work as always and definitely worth checking out when I’m done taking care of one of the many projects I have to do. Thanks again for all the great ideas.✌️

[@MalachiTheAppleGuy]

Great video! Very informative. Quick question, is there some type of delay trigger that comes along with settings? It'd be nice to have a delay in automations if you just had to maybe grab a snack from the kitchen and didn't want the living room blinds to start rolling down lol.

[@leonardprudential9705]

Hi sir, like ur demo in the kitchen, dining, living area. It using only 1 FP2 that put on the kitchen table is it? Please advise. Tq

[@Chris-zu4es]

How do presence sensors work? do they go off from pets? or does it know the difference between a dog and a human? do they get off if a pillow from the couch is falling down?

[@dennisdutton2863]

what if you wanted to keep the island lights on sometimes but not other times... like say, if someone just wanted a little extra light on the other side of the room but for the most part you don't use them unless someone is actually inside that zone?

[@yamahawins]

How do you link/bridge the aqara hub to other hubs like Smartthings?

[@Gregory077]

Great review, loved the baby laugh when you fake fell.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

Nice looking home, great tutorial!

[@eklavyathakkar]

I have a 4 level townhouse. If I place a FP2 sensor on each level and if no motion is detected by any sensor for 30-minutes can it trigger the Aqara G3 security system and sound alarm when motion is detected. But when at home the sensor should work the smart lights/equipment as per zones

[@dion2027]

Initially, I was quite satisfied with the product, but since the last firmware update, it seems to have trouble accurately detecting my location in the room. Even after I leave the room, it still indicates that I'm at the door. I've ensured that the device is properly mounted on the wall and completed the full installation process. Additionally, I've correctly configured the walls and even created a layout of my room in the app, specifying the location of furniture like the bed and desk. However, these efforts haven't resolved the issue, and it's affecting the functionality of my automations. What steps can I take to address this problem?

[@robertaccess]

What about Home Assistant? Can work out of the box or need custom firmware? and what sensors are available?

[@AngloYorkshire]

Works well with Home Assistant through Homekit. I can't see any sensors missing and virtually detects new zones instantly

[@TechWithBrett]

Thanks!

[@robertaccess]

@@AngloYorkshire nice, thanks for the info.

[@james62370]

​​@@AngloYorkshire- Are you able to create zones in HA? I'm curious what features would be missing if not using their hub. Though I have both, I prefer to do everything through HA since it can interact with my other devices. Thank you in advance for your help.

[@AngloYorkshire]

@@james62370 you create the zones in the app only. You do not need the hub as this is WiFi based

[@kellenhoward4124]

Great video! What happens if you ask Siri to close the blinds while you’re in the living room but the sensor knows you’re in the living room? Or let’s say you have an automation set to turn on the lights if you’re at the kitchen table but you want the lights off for some reason while you’re at the kitchen table? Again, great video!

[@TechWithBrett]

They will turn off, and then when the automation detection is triggered again it will go on.

[@nytenorwinsor]

Do you need to purchase a USB-A to wall outlet plug to power it? If so, is there a plug brand you would recommend? Thank you.

[@fabiorodrigues4544]

It's just a shame that ceiling mount does not allow to do the same as wall mount? Do you think this will change in the future with firmware update maybe? Great video! Thanks!!!

[@henkko7343]

Hi. Thank you for a great video. What is the make and model of your blinds and where did you purchase them?

[@TechWithBrett]

I'm glad you asked. They are Serena Shades by Lutron. Here is my full video about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl68nZKNfM-tmqs

[@MattRobloxYT1]

Great

[@EyeBDaMD]

Does this work with Vivint or ADT alarm systems?

[@glenncarroll2926]

Is the sensor connected to your circuit board alarm

[@IvanStefanov]

What may the the reason to not have the same starter option in Google Home. I don't have "When a device does something" and cannot select the The Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor as a starter. As I understood a lot of people are having the same issue. The sensons is properly added in google home and I am able to read its status and even the zones I cretead during the instalation. Also I tried to remove the connection and to reconect again to the aqara software and everythig seems fine.

[@TechWithBrett]

Interesting. Are you creating a Household routine?

[@IvanStefanov]

@@TechWithBrett Thank you for the suggestion. This was the issue. Didn't expected that there is a difference between a household and a personal routine. Now everything is fine and I can use the sensor as I initially expected :)

[@TechWithBrett]

I had the same problem... That's how I knew. Glad that was it.

[@rob8969]

Is there any way to set delays in HomeKit or Google? I don’t want things shutting off immediately in come cases

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes you can. My demo was mainly to show how quickly it can work. You can set it so if there is no presence for a certain amount of time, then it would turn off the light

[@Bikepacking]

Good detailed insight just subbed

[@patriciabraddy3531]

Great review ... Question? Does this work with aqara products? for example light bulbs etc.. or any other smart bulbs like Nanoleaf

[@TechWithBrett]

The sensors in the FP2 can control any other smart products once you link both of them to the same ecosystem like Apple, or Google or Alexa.

[@patriciabraddy3531]

thank u so much

[@fahadaldeghaither1507]

thank you

[@miami3863]

Do you have an automation for the shades and light sensor? Too much sunlight, and the shades go down?

[@joietan7983]

Is it able to detect sleeping person and not turning of the AC ?

[@TechWithBrett]

It now has a sleeping feature. It needs to be mounted above your head.

[@danielwallis9000]

Thanks for the video Brett, I got one of these but couldn't for the life of me get the automations to work with Alexa or Google. The zones show in the apps for motion but don't trigger the routines at all. I just want my Hue lights to come on with motion and stay on with presence! 😢

[@billleblanc6036]

I get the same thing. I finally went back to my Hue motion sensors since the FP2 would never trigger my automations with Alexa

[@rodrigomarins273]

This device works grat with fans? I have many false detections with my tuya sensor 😢

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes it should. I have had most success with it when it is controlling other Aqara devices in the Aqara app but depending on your smart home setup it should work well.

[@rodrigomarins273]

@@TechWithBrett :) great!

[@liamalford1782]

Great video. I’ve been looking at getting one of these for some time but just have some questions before I splash the cash. Are you in an open plan room / house? Can it detect different rooms? (So if your kitchen is a different room to your living via walls, would you need a sensor in each room?)

[@TechWithBrett]

Great questions. The room I put it in is an open area. It can not see through walls. You can make multiple zones in one area it is placed in, but if you want a different room to have detection, you would need another device.

[@liamalford1782]

@@TechWithBrett thanks Brett for your reply. I did think that about the room’s, may have to get one to test how good it is before I buy multiple at £85 not cheap

[@Dpixtion]

Is this all in one, Can I use this with smart bulbs, or do I need a hub of some type?

[@TechWithBrett]

The Aqara Hub will let you use this with Apple, Alexa or Google and then you can create automations to turn on your smart bulbs there.

[@Dpixtion]

THX.. 👍

[@williamhowes4840]

Hi i was wondering how badly they worked with the google home app?

[@MrSakald]

Will it be able to control my TP Link kasa smart switches via Google home?

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes you can do that with the Google Home automations.

[@MarkMcCurdy]

What if you say on the couch watching tv for 30 minutes? Does it need movement to know you're still there?

[@TechWithBrett]

It does not. The Millimeter Wave sensors is able to see where you are even when not moving.

[@cdarrigo]

Could you create an Alexa routine that would open the blinds when you enter your family room only if it were daytime and there were no other humans detected in the room? If someone's already in the family room and the blinds are closed I'd like them to remain closed

[@danbmd17]

I just purchased this FP2 sensor and managed to set it up correctly in the Aqara app. HOWEVER, when adding it to Google Home, I can only use it as a motion sensor, in a very weird way: When entering a zone, it triggers both device.state.MotionDetection motionDetectionEventInProgress true and false, and when exiting a zone, it triggers device.state.MotionDetection motionDetectionEventInProgress false. Is there any way I can use this sensor in Google Home as a presence sensor and not just as a broken PIR motion sensor? (device.state.OccupancySensing is not showing up for a zone, only device.state.MotionDetection)

[@TechWithBrett]

Hey Dan, sorry to hear about your troubles. I have heard and seen the same issue and will submit this to Aqara/Google to see what can be done.

[@prosafetytrainings2013]

I am very new to the desire for Home Automation applications forgive me for asking questions previously asked. I currently use the HA that comes built into google appliance (phone, tablets. etc). Will this Aqara work out of the box with HA or do I need to add a hub or some other device to make it work? I'm looking to control as many things as I can by voice and physical application (in case my power goes down) to my devices. Yet at the same time I'd like to not have to add to many hubs, routers and such. Is this possible? Thanks in advance

[@FernandoCastro1]

mine I gave up, lots of false detections

[@snatr]

Kinda cool. Kinda scary too 🥺 I'd imagine a cat could cause even more trouble than normal as well 😋

[@THEDADDY7770]

Great vid, do you need a hub for it to work with google?

[@TechWithBrett]

The hub is only needed for it to run locally so it will work in Google Home.

[@3DThingg]

bought 2 of them but they don't work in Europe region. After 20 emails or so with aqara they took no responsibility or try to help solve. It's a pity the company had potential. Just hope you don't run into issues and need them to resolve it.. they won't

[@TechWithBrett]

Sorry to hear they have not been helpful. I'll see what I can find out.

[@theattorney6072]

Why they don't work in Europe ? It is solde all across amazon in all Europe.

[@3DThingg]

@@theattorney6072 They decided to have 2 products with the same Model number, 1 for China and another for the rest of the world (maybe bugged lol) it works but you need to change your location to China, making all other devices in Europe location not work with the app...

[@jemfalor]

perfect presence sensors in bathrooms

[@tomaszmiekina801]

I used the fp2 last fews weeks, It doesn't work precisely, it doesn't update, it keeps seeing people in an empty room, I have to turn off the lights myself, it's not worth the money.

[@Kathy0118]

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[@rockthomas67]

All videos how great this is, buti its nott realy working att all. I now have 5 people in the rom, but in rela life i am alone. It give a lot of ghosting. :(

[@TechWithBrett]

There is a setting where you can have it rescan and teach it when no one is in the room and that really helps.

[@jamesfynnhere6983]

Avoid this brand at all costs. They are a ghost town for warranty. Amazon refunded me for a doorbell camera from them that stopped working after owning it for a few weeks (outside of return window tho) because even they could not find a way of contacting the company for warranty. I bought the doorbell from them with the intention of then buying this presence sensor (for garage/workshop/gym light automation) and then some outdoor rated cameras (still no word on those coming to market). Thank goodness the doorbell camera died so quickly and I hadn't sunk more money into the brand.

[@TechWithBrett]

Sorry to hear about the issues. Hopefully you found something that works for you.

[@tuanische]

Brett have you found out about this company? Seems like you would want to confirm or deny what James had reported? Seems like what a responsible content creator would do?

[@Bilboftheshire]

@@tuanischeyou could do your own research as well like I did and was able to contact them very easily

[@gs2tab]

Aqara has typical Chinese-mentality poor customer treatment. I installed about 30 China region switches throughout with Global version hubs... which worked until they decided to release Global version switches. So whenever a switch happens to be reset for whatever reason, they can't be reconnected to the global version hub. I'm losing about a switch a month. Emails are ignored about the issue. They just want me to buy the global version switches instead, which cost about 30-40% more. I've spent too much to change system now, so I just have to put up with it. But I feel it's my duty to warn others about these bad business practices. Hopefully they can change.

[@richburmond6761]

Dont care about the warranty. Amazon refunds anyway if it breaks evn in 1-2 years

[@Weltfrieden_5]

So you need Apple products to use this?

[@TechWithBrett]

No, it is compatible with Google and Alexa as well. Just seemed to respond quicker with Apple.

[@peterd.7069]

expensive.

[@ChaucerMolly]

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[@tomaszmiekina801]

The worst sensor I ever use, it shows ghost all the times, when I back after few days fo2 doesn't work the lights doesn't work completely, I try to reset reset sensor and the lights but doesn't helps. Do NOT buy it, isn't worth.

[@TechWithBrett]

Did you enable the new AI feature to remove ghosting in the app?

[@tomaszmiekina801]

@TechWithBrett Yes, I did and didn't work, and also, I do not understand why, after a few days when I back, my light doesn't work with fp2? It looks like the sensor doesn't see it, there is always something.

[@TechWithBrett]

Interesting. At first I did have similar issues but overtime it has gotten better. What app are you running the automations?

[@tomaszmiekina801]

@@TechWithBrett FP2 sensor and original aqara bulbs I use straight by Aqara app. The rest of the device I use by Google home

[@janeleekeller]

Sorry Brett. I lost interest as soon as you mentioned 🍏. Maybe you could find something similar Strictly for Android 😏. JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia 729/23