Aqara Presence Sensor FP2
Last updated: 11 October 2026
The Aqara FP2 is a presence sensor that uses millimetre-wave radar, so it can tell someone is in the room even when they are sitting still. Aqara says it tracks up to five people across up to 30 zones in a room of up to 40 square metres, and it has a light sensor built in. It costs £69.99 on Amazon UK, based on the price I checked on 11 October 2026.
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What the Aqara FP2 is
An ordinary motion sensor looks for movement, so it turns the lights off when you sit still to read. The FP2 uses 60GHz radar to detect presence instead. On top of that, zones let one sensor treat the sofa, the desk and the doorway as separate areas, each with its own automation. The full specification is on Aqara's product page.
What it does
- Detection: presence, not just motion, from 60GHz mmWave radar.
- Zones: up to 30 in a room of up to 40 square metres.
- People: up to five at once, with three or fewer working best.
- Light sensor: built in, so automations can wait for dark.
- Fall detection: when mounted on the ceiling, although most other features, including zones, stop working in that mode.
What you need to run it
The FP2 connects over Wi-Fi and needs no Aqara hub. It works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home. Apple Home automations need a home hub such as a HomePod mini or an Apple TV 4K, and Alexa routines run on an Echo such as the Echo Hub or Echo Dot Max. It pairs well with Hue lights; my best smart lighting guide covers that set-up.
The limits
It is wired and powered over USB-C. Aqara says it should be powered all the time, so you need a socket near where it goes. Also, zone positioning needs it mounted on a wall rather than the ceiling. Finally, Aqara says some new features may need an Aqara subscription.
Where to buy it in the UK
£69.99 on Amazon UK. My smart home guides gather the rest of the smart home coverage.
FAQs
How much is the Aqara FP2 in the UK?
£69.99 on Amazon UK, checked on 11 October 2026.
Does the Aqara FP2 need a hub?
Not an Aqara hub, because it connects over Wi-Fi. However, Apple Home automations need an Apple home hub, such as a HomePod mini.
Is the Aqara FP2 battery powered?
No. Instead, it is wired over USB-C and needs constant power.
What is the difference between presence and motion sensors?
A motion sensor needs movement, so it can miss someone sitting still. The FP2's radar detects presence, so lights stay on while you read.
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