Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
Buy the FP2 if you want multi-person tracking, up to 30 zones, fall detection and Wi-Fi without a hub. Buy the FP1E if you run a Zigbee hub, want a cheaper, simpler presence sensor and don't need zone splitting. The FP2's lowest recent price was $34.99 (November 2, 2026) against $33.25 for the FP1E (October 31, 2026), so the gap is small.
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Aqara Presence Sensor FP2
Choose the Presence Sensor FP2 if you need several zones, detection of up to 5 people, fall detection from a ceiling mount, or Wi-Fi setup without a Zigbee hub.
Pros
- Tracks up to 5 people and splits a room into 30 zones
- Fall detection alerts when ceiling-mounted
- Wi-Fi means no Zigbee hub required
- IPX5 rating for humid rooms like bathrooms
- Works with Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Home Assistant and IFTTT
Cons
- Needs a constant 5V/1A USB power adapter, not included
- Must sit within about 6 m of the router for a stable connection
What separates them
| Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 | Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection technology | Single millimeter-wave radar sensor | Millimeter-wave presence sensing, Zigbee-based |
| Coverage | Up to 40㎡ (430 sq ft) | Detection range 6 m |
| Zones | Up to 30 configurable zones with separate automations | Single presence/motion area |
| People tracked | Up to 5 at once | Not specified as multi-person |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, no hub needed | Zigbee, requires a hub |
| Fall detection | Yes, when ceiling-mounted | No |
| Water resistance | IPX5, suits bathrooms | IP5X |
| Mounting |
Price history
$63.35$33.25
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP2: lowest $34.99 on Nov 2 at eBay.
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E: lowest $33.25 on Oct 31 at Wifi-Stock; $49.95 on Nov 2.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 | Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Support | Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant, HomeKit, IF… | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Color | White | White |
| Monitoring Type | Self-Monitored | — |
| Self Monitoring | Yes | — |
| Monitoring Highlights | Low Battery Indicator | — |
| Professional Monitoring | No | — |
| Alarm Type | Fall detection alarm | — |
| Siren | No | — |
| Surveillance Type | Motion detection | — |
| Recording | No | — |
| Cloud Storage |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a living room with a sofa and a desk?
- The FP2. It supports up to 30 zones, so the sofa and desk can each drive their own automations. The FP1E treats the room as one presence area.
- Do I need a hub for either sensor?
- The FP2 connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and needs no hub. The FP1E is Zigbee, so you need an Aqara hub or another Zigbee coordinator.
- Which one detects more than one person?
- The FP2, which tracks up to 5 people at once. The FP1E is specified as a single presence and motion sensor.
- Is the FP2 worth the extra money?
- At recent lows the gap was about $1.75 ($34.99 versus $33.25), so yes if you want zones, multi-person tracking or fall detection. If you only need basic presence in one room and own a Zigbee hub, the FP1E is enough.
- Can either detect a fall?
- Only the FP2, and only when it is ceiling-mounted. It sends an alert through the app. The FP1E has no fall detection.
- Which is better for a bathroom?
- The FP2, because of its IPX5 water resistance. The FP1E is rated IP5X, which covers dust but not water spray.