Presence Sensor FP2
FAQ
Presence Sensor FP2 can detect presence/absence, falls, events of someone entering, leaving, approaching, going away and illuminance, and supports real-time tracking of multiple targets and zone settings.
Yes, it supports tracking up to 5 targets. Yet the best result can be achieved in case of tracking not more than 3 persons.
The detection zone enables users to configure zone automation. Users can select from 320 cells provided for better automation setup, such as setting the sofa, bathroom, study, and dining table. Set zones will be added to the automation conditions. You can create up to 30 zones.
The area background image is mainly used to provide users with a reference system, helping them more precisely determine where the target is located;
The background image only affects the user's subjective judgment and does not affect the device's recognition performance.
FP2 applies millimeter-wave technology, which is sensitive to moving objects. The more complete setup is, the more accurate the detection can be._x000D_
1) Interference: Living and office spaces often have moving targets such as curtains, fans, green plants moved by wind, and clothes hanging. If the sensor detects these objects, a false alarm may easily occur, so it needs to be marked as an interference source. Currently, the interference source marking is mainly for objects with smaller emission signals, such as green plants and running water._x000D_
2) Edge: The setting of the edge is mainly used to counteract false targets caused by a wall or other object reflection signals. The area outside the wall is also suggested to be set as the edge. _x000D_
3) Entrance and Exit: It can accelerate target creation and deletion speed and improve the user experience.
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1) Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the network._x000D_
2) Press it quickly 10 times to restore the factory settings.
Open the Aqara Home app > tap "Home" >"+" in the upper right corner of the app > "Add accessory" > search "Presence Sensor FP2" > add it according to instructions
Yes, but a hub with a version of 3.5.0 or above that supports Wi-Fi local automation is required.
When used in home environments, the recommended distance between the FP2 and the hub should not exceed 20 meters. There shall be no more than two walls between them.
1) After binding successfully, if the device homepage can display a small icon of a person whose motion is consistent with yours, then the device can normally report the location data. (Note: There will be a delay in device display, due to the communication between the device and the server.) _x000D_
2) If an absence is detected within 30 seconds after leaving the detection area, it means that the current installation position of the device can function normally. The quicker the response is, the less interference there is, and the easier for the sensor to detect accurately. If an absence event takes a long time to occur or is not reported, it means that there is some interference in the space. Please check your environment and move somewhere else to configure the device._x000D_
3) When it is installed, please avoid moving objects and moving objects within a certain period to avoid false alarms.
The device may be too far away from the Wi-Fi router or there are metal obstacles in between. You can try to move it closer to the router and avoid metal obstacles._x000D_
Note: To achieve a better experience, please upgrade the device firmware in a timely manner to ensure compatibility and stable communication between devices.
Click on "Automation" on the APP home page, then click the "Add Automation" button at the bottom of the page, then add the trigger device and conditions in "When", and add the execution device and execution results in "Then". A scene is a collection of multiple automations and can also serve as an execution result for automation.
After setting detection areas, area detection will be added to the automation conditions, which supports area-based automation.
For example, if you have set up a sofa area and need to turn on the lights when entering the sofa area: click "+" in the upper right corner of the automation page, select Human Presence Sensor FP2 > Area Detection > Area Entry in "When", select Light > Light in "Then" to complete the automation setup.
When wall-mounted, the horizontal detection angle is 120 degrees, and the radial distance is about 8 meters. When ceiling-mounted at a height of 2.8 meters, it can cover a radius of 2 meters.
Users can configure automation for approaching the sensors or zones, such as turning on the light when approaching the zone. The three levels of distance represent 1 meter, 2 meters, and 3 meters, respectively. After setting it up, entering this threshold from a distance will trigger an approaching event, and leaving this threshold from a close distance will trigger a going-away event.
Non-directional monitoring can detect the presence status of human bodies within the sensing range.
Left-right monitoring can detect the movement direction of human bodies on both sides of the sensing range, helping to better differentiate scenarios, such as: in scenarios where distinguishing between entering and exiting is needed, left-right monitoring can be selected.
FP2 uses non-directional monitoring by default. Left-right monitoring requires more data transmission than non-directional monitoring. If there is no directional monitoring requirement, it is recommended to enable non-directional monitoring.
1. Installation Location: Select a location free from disruptions like glass, mirrors, metal, water, air conditioners, fans, and curtains. If such interference can't be avoided, position these elements in the FP2 monitor's blind spots._x000D_
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2. Device Installation: Mount the device at a suitable height on the wall, ensuring the logo is level. The device covers a 120-degree horizontal and 20-degree vertical detection range, up to 8 meters. Incorrect installation height can lead to detection errors and false alarms._x000D_
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3. Edges Configuration: Define the maximum detection area and set other areas as edges._x000D_
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4. Entrances and Exits Configuration: Properly setting up entrance and exit is crucial for efficient target recognition and elimination, ensuring timely and precise detection._x000D_
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5. Interference Configuration: Identify and mark areas with potential disturbances, such as air conditioners, fans, or moving curtains, as interference zones._x000D_
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6. Presence Monitoring Sensitivity: Adjust sensitivity to ensure better detection of subtle movements, facilitating the activation and maintenance of the “presence” status._x000D_
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7. Space Intelligent Learning: Conduct “Space Intelligent Learning” when the area is unoccupied to reduce environmental and background noise interference._x000D_
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8. AI Person Detection: Enable this function as needed to minimize false alarms caused by non-human movements like robot vacuums and pets._x000D_
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9. False Alarm Management: In case of false alarms due to interference, adjust the settings to account for these elements while removing the target.
To add FP2 to Apple "Home", ensure that your phone and the home hub (such as HomePod) are connected to the same local network. The phone should be connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi or mixed-frequency WiFi (supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz). Follow the "Home" prompts to scan the HomeKit QR code on the back of the device for networking and adding the device. Detection area-related settings are made in the Aqara Home App and can be synchronized with HomeKit._x000D_
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1. If the Apple HomeKit home does not have a hub added: FP2 can still be networked and used normally, but local control is not available._x000D_
2. If the Apple HomeKit home has a hub added: When networking, the phone and hub must be connected to the same local network._x000D_
3. For localized control of FP2, it requires that FP2 and the home hub be on the same local network._x000D_
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Error Code 74: If the Apple HomeKit home hub is offline or the hub and phone are not on the same local network, Error Code 74 will be displayed. Please connect the phone, FP2, and the hub to the same local network.
The FP2 features 3 distinct modes that can't run simultaneously. You can switch to your desired mode, and each comes with specific setup method. Between modes, respective guidance is provided.
If you feel that the sleep report results are inconsistent with reality, it is recommended to troubleshoot through the following methods:
1. Adjust the accurate position of the monitoring target through sleep monitoring area settings
2. Reduce the impact of interference sources in the space on the radar, such as air conditioners, fans, curtains, which can interfere with radar scanning results and should be avoided as much as possible
3. Perform a "sleep space intelligent learning" when no one is present, allowing the device to better learn and adapt to the spatial environment
4. Adjust the presence detection sensitivity. Higher sensitivity makes it easier to detect the target's micro-movements, but also makes it harder to trigger the "out of bed" state, and vice versa. If there are false reports of leaving the bed, you can reduce the probability of false reports by increasing the presence detection sensitivity; if there are missed reports of leaving the bed, you need to decrease the presence detection sensitivity.
5. Sleep monitoring mode only supports single-person monitoring. If testing is not conducted in a single-person environment, you can set the bed area on one side of the test target to minimize interference from multiple people affecting the results.
The working principle is the same as presence detection. If you're getting false “absence" notifications, increase the sensitivity. If you don’t receive any when leaving the bed, then decrease it.
Sleep monitoring is designed for single-person monitoring. For monitoring two people, it's recommended to install separate FP2s and set distinct sleeping areas for each. Note that nearby objects may still interfere with sleep reports.
No. The millimeter-wave radar can detect subtle body movements like breathing. With FP2's AI algorithms, the device smartly assesses sleep based on movements, heart rate, and other metrics.
Millimeter-wave radar, widely utilized in smart home applications, operates at frequencies that are in compliance with established human safety standards. The level of radiation emitted by FP2 is significantly lower than harmful thresholds and the radiation from mobile phones which is generally considered safe for everyday use.
Multiple FP2s in the same space generally won't interfere if not directly facing each other, allowing simultaneous operation in various modes.
1. FP2 employs radar technology to detect chest movements and subtle heartbeat fluctuations for assessing the user's respiration rate and heart rate. However, the heart rate readings may vary from those obtained by professional medical equipment._x000D_
2. Due to radar technology's limitations and the device's algorithm, FP2 accurately measures respiration and heart rates during static conditions but is unsuitable for use during motion._x000D_
3. FP2 is not a medical device and should not be used for diagnosing or preventing sleep-related disorders. For personalized medical guidance, consult a healthcare professional.
AI Person Detection requires 'high' sensitivity settings to effectively distinguish between humans and other moving objects, such as pets or robot vacuums. When this feature is activated, sensitivity is automatically set to 'high' across all detection zones, and individual zone sensitivity adjustments will be disabled.
The fall detection feature of Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 serves as an auxiliary detection function and cannot identify 100% of all types of falls, bed falls, or accidents. In actual use, it may be affected by usage conditions, installation location, environmental factors, software version, hardware individual differences, etc., and cannot guarantee "100% safety protection" when used. Additionally, this product is not a medical device and does not have diagnostic or therapeutic functions. The judgment of its detection results and information should be based on actual usage.
If FP2 unable to connect to WiFi :\n
1. Confirm the WiFi network frequency band: the device only supports 2.4GHz band Wi-Fi networks\n
2. Check the WiFi name and password: avoid using special characters, replace them with common characters and try again\n
3. Check the router settings: check whether the router has enabled Wi-Fi anti-freeze settings or AP isolation, which may cause the connection or device search in the LAN to fail; it is not recommended to use bridged connection network
To bind the FP2 to the Homekit, you need to meet the following requirements:\n
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1. Your phone needs to be connected to the same Wi-Fi as FP2 to sync the area to the Apple Home app.If you have an Apple Home hub in your home, then the mobile phone, FP2 and the Apple Home hub are all need to connect to the same Wi-Fi.\n
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2. If the prompt "Unable to add accessories":\n
Restart the iOS device (iPhone or iPad) and reset FP2 and try again. Due to repeated addition failures, the error message may be cached in the iOS system;\n
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3. If the prompt "Accessories have been added": \n
Restart the iOS device, reset FP2, and manually enter the HomeKit setup code to add the device\n
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4. If the prompt "Accessories not found": \n
Reset FP2, wait 3 minutes, and then manually enter the HomeKit setup code to add it again
To connect your Aqara FP2 device with Alexa, follow these steps:\n
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1. Set up your Aqara device: Make sure your FP2 device is set up and working correctly in the Aqara Home app.\n
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2. Enable the Aqara skill in Alexa:\n
- Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.\n
- Go to the menu and select "Skills & Games".\n
- Search for "Aqara" and select the corresponding skill.\n
- Click on "Enable".\n
- Log in: You will be prompted to log in with your Aqara account to link the services.\n
- Discover devices: After enabling the skill and linking your account, Alexa will automatically discover compatible devices.Go to "Devices" in the Alexa app and verify that your FP2 device appears in the list.
To bind the Aqara FP2 sensor into Home Assistant, you can follow these steps:\n
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1. Make sure the Home Assistant system is properly installed and configured\n
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2. Add the Aqara FP2 device to Home Assistant:\n
- Make sure the Aqara FP2 sensor is integrated into Home Assistant via HomeKit\n
- Confirm that the FP2 device is correctly displayed in the device list of Home Assistant\n
* The device only supports Wi-Fi networks in the 2.4GHz band; unsupported special characters in the Wi-Fi name or password may cause the connection to fail