Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Aqara FP1 Human Presence Sensor. It provides a comprehensive summary of the FP1's mmWave radar technology, human presence detection, occupancy monitoring, automation capabilities, Zigbee connectivity, firmware management, integrations, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

The Aqara FP1 is Aqara's first-generation 60 GHz millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar presence sensor. Unlike traditional PIR motion sensors that only detect movement, the FP1 continuously detects whether a person remains in a room—even while sitting still, reading, sleeping, or working. The FP1 communicates over Zigbee 3.0 and requires a compatible Aqara Zigbee hub for full functionality, with additional integrations available through supported smart home platforms.

Supported Features

Human Presence Detection

• Continuous Presence Detection
• Human Occupancy Detection
• Presence/Absence Detection
• Motion Detection
• Stationary Presence Detection
• Entry Detection
• Exit Detection

Motion Intelligence

• Detects moving people
• Detects stationary occupants
• Presence timeout
• Occupancy duration
• Direction-based automation
• Adjustable sensitivity 

Automation Support

• Motion-triggered lighting
• Occupancy lighting
• Welcome Home scenes
• Goodnight scenes
• HVAC automation
• Smart fan control
• Energy-saving automation
• Security automation
• Bathroom automation
• Hallway lighting
• Closet lighting

Mobile App

Device setup and management are performed using the:

• Aqara Home App

The app allows technicians to:

• Add the FP1
• Pair with an Aqara Hub
• Update firmware
• Configure detection sensitivity
• Configure detection distance
• Create automations
• Configure notifications
• View occupancy status
• Reset the device

Connectivity

• Zigbee 3.0
• Aqara Hub Required
• Matter support through compatible Aqara hubs
• Local automation support
• Cloud integration through Aqara ecosystem 

Smart Home Platform Compatibility

When paired through a supported Aqara hub, the FP1 can integrate with:

• Apple Home
• Amazon Alexa
• Google Home
• Home Assistant
• Homey
• Samsung SmartThings (limited through Matter or community integrations)

Some advanced Aqara-specific features may not be available outside the Aqara ecosystem.

Detection Characteristics

• 60 GHz mmWave radar
• Detects occupants even without movement
• Approximate detection range up to 5 meters (16 ft)
• Approximately 120° detection field
• USB-powered
• Indoor use only 

Installation Options

• Wall mount
• Corner mount
• Magnetic mounting
• Adjustable swivel mount
• USB power adapter
• Continuous power required

Firmware Management

Technicians can:

• Check firmware version
• Install firmware updates
• Verify successful updates
• Reset the device
• Re-pair with the hub
• Restore factory defaults

Firmware updates are managed through the Aqara Home app and compatible Aqara hubs.

Common Technician Configuration Requests

SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians commonly assist customers with:

• Initial setup
• Aqara Hub pairing
• Zigbee network troubleshooting
• Firmware updates
• Presence detection configuration
• Sensitivity adjustment
• Detection distance adjustment
• Motion automation setup
• Occupancy lighting
• HVAC automation
• Alexa integration
• Apple Home integration
• Google Home integration
• Home Assistant integration
• Notification configuration
• Device reset
• Re-pairing after hub replacement
• False detection troubleshooting
• Mounting optimization
• Offline device recovery

SmartHomeConcierge.ai Integration Notes

Before troubleshooting an Aqara FP1, technicians should verify:

• Aqara Hub connectivity
• Zigbee network health
• Firmware version
• Aqara Home app status
• Detection sensitivity settings
• Detection distance settings
• Proper mounting location
• Nearby sources of interference
• Stable USB power
• Existing automations
• Third-party platform integrations

Most Aqara FP1 support requests involve pairing with an Aqara hub, optimizing presence detection, adjusting sensitivity, reducing false detections, integrating with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, or Home Assistant, and configuring occupancy-based automations.