Hello everyone,
I received my FP300 and unpacked and started using it the same day.
First of all, the size: the device is really small compared to the FP2. The feel is excellent, typical of Aqara, and the package includes the device and the user manual, as well as a small metal plate with mounting hardware. The Matter Code is printed on both the user manual and the device itself.
My requirements for integrating the device:
- Aqara M3 Hub
- HomePod Mini
- Google Nest
- IKEA Dirigera
The device is in Thread mode by default and can be integrated into the known ecosystems via Matter.
However, if you integrate the device via Matter, you miss out on some really great and useful features, which Iâll discuss later.
Since I was aware of this and personally prefer Zigbee, it was clear from the start that I would switch protocols and go directly to Zigbee.
I had no problems switching protocols
.
![Screenshot_20250916_114606_Aqara Home|239x500]
After programming, a suitable spot in the hallway had to be found, which, as with the FP2, was a bit of a challenge. I strongly recommend testing the device over several days and at different times before finally installing it.
Advantages of Zigbee Mode:
- Light intensity sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Humidity sensor
- 3 different detection modes available
The detection modes are:
- mmWave+PIR (recommended)
- mmWave only
- PIR only
The light intensity, temperature, and humidity sensors can be configured or disabled! This is, of course, a really great feature, as you can extend the battery life by disabling, for example, temperature and humidity!
I noticed a few translation errors here. The word âSchlieĂenâ should be âAus.â
I havenât figured out exactly what the term âadjust (german Anpassenâ means yet. Perhaps Aqara can give us a clue.
The range can also be adjusted in Zigbee mode:
However, I should mention at this point that the range doesnât seem to reach that of an FP2. Furthermore, Iâve found that the height at which the sensor is mounted influences the range. The sensor responds best to head and/or upper body height.
The sensitivity of the presence detection is also adjustable:
You can also adjust the switch-off delay from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. This will later affect any automations that are supposed to turn off the lights, for example. This is where you set the delay.
My hallway has a lot of corners and edges, which can be distracting. Unfortunately, the first attempt shown in the following picture didnât produce the desired results because the walls and the sensorâs range interfered.
To test the sensor, I created corresponding automations in the Aqara app and was able to directly test the new Automations 2.0 function with its conditions.
First, I created three scenes:
- Hallway On Day
- Hallway On Night
- Hallway Off
Then, three automations:
Hallway on Day (occupancy, 7:01 AM - 10:29 PM, below 100 lux)
Hallway at Night (occupancy, 10:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
Hallway Off (no occupancy)
When creating the automations, I noticed the following errors:
Maybe @AqaraOfficial can fix this with an Software update.
Thereâs a small quirk with the sensorâs lux value if you want to use it in your automations within the Aqara app.
The lux levels arenât selectable down to the exact lux level, as you might be used to from other systems, but rather in the following increments:
1-10 lux (individually)
10-100 lux (increments of 10)
200-1000 (increments of 100)
2000-10000 (increments of 1000)
20000-80000 (increments of 10000)
About HomeKit:
All sensors such as presence, brightness, temperature, and humidity are exported here and can be used for automation:
Google Home:
No sensor is displayed for me. Iâd probably have to switch to Thread mode for that. However, since thatâs not currently an option for me, it will take a while.
Conclusion: The FP300 is ideal for medium to small rooms if you donât want or canât use a cable for the FP2. For larger and longer rooms, I would personally switch to the FP2.
Furthermore, the FP300 doesnât support zones like the FP2! This is logical, however, as this would simply consume too much power and would require a different wireless protocol, as the data exchange would be much larger and more intensive. Thatâs why the FP2 uses Wi-Fi and not Zigbee or Thread!
If Aqara markets the new FP300 in the right price segment, it will be a game changer for many households!
Iâd like a maximum price of âŹ45! With a discount, it would be âŹ35.
To conclude my short review, a short video of the current test scenario. Please note that the sensor status will be updated later. Therefore, in the video, I briefly exit the sensor view and then return to it. I hope you enjoyed it and were able to draw some conclusions. If anything changes, Iâll update this post accordingly. Thanks
Just testing 
