Aqara FP300 Test Review

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Hello everyone! Thank you very much to Aqara for selecting me and sending me the FP300 product in preview @AqaraOfficial @AqaraBot.
I’ve been testing the new Aqara FP300 for over a week now and wanted to share how it performs in everyday use.

The device is compact and extremely versatile. Thanks to its magnet and included double-sided tape, it’s easy to place and find the optimal position anywhere in a room.

Connecting it to the Aqara Hub M3 was instant, and I chose to configure it in ZigBee mode to access more options in the Aqara app and to maximize battery life.

I didn’t encounter any issues downloading the firmware during the initial setup.

I installed it in my bathroom at about 2 meters (6.5 feet) above the floor. After setting up automations to turn the lights on and off, I can say it works very well. Occasionally, there’s a slight delay in presence detection of around 3–6 seconds, likely due to firmware that isn’t fully optimized yet. However, it’s not particularly annoying. I noticed it only a couple of times per day.

With the minimum absence time set to 10 seconds, the lights turn off as scheduled. My nighttime automation, which dims the bathroom light and adjusts the color temperature, also works flawlessly.

The only limitation I found is that my daughter, who is about 90 cm (3 feet) tall, isn’t detected when she enters the bathroom, even when the sensor is facing downward. I still need to experiment with positioning to ensure she can be detected. Naturally, this isn’t an issue for adults.

Light level detection is in line with other Aqara products, such as the Motion Sensor P2, which I previously used before switching to the FP300. Temperature readings are also consistent: in my bathroom, I have an Aqara W100 sensor, and the FP300’s readings differ by only about 0.3°C, excellent, considering they’re in different spots of the same room.

Overall, I would definitely recommend the FP300 for anyone who can’t install a wired sensor like the Aqara FP2 in a room such as a bathroom.

Its greatest advantage is its placement flexibility: it’s wireless and battery-powered, which is fantastic. Any minor bugs will likely be resolved in future firmware updates and Aqara Home App releases.
Of course, the FP300 sensor connected to an Aqara Hub is also exposed on Google Home, as in my case.

For reference, my setup included:

  1. Android App 6.0.1

  2. Aqara Hub M3 with the latest firmware

  3. Aqara FP300 with the latest firmware

  4. Philips Hue lights connected via Matter to Aqara Hub M3 through the Philips Hue Bridge.

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@gtxteo Thanks so much for sharing your in-depth and detailed review of the Aqara FP300! Your real-world testing and insights are incredibly valuable to the community.

It’s great to hear that the device is compact and easy to place around the room, and that the connection to the Aqara Hub M3 was seamless. The fact that you didn’t encounter any issues with firmware downloads during setup is also a plus.

The performance you’ve observed, like the presence detection and automation functionality, is really helpful information. And it’s good that you’ve pointed out the minor delay in presence detection and the issue with detecting shorter individuals. These are important aspects for others to consider.

Your comparison of the light level detection with the Motion Sensor P2 and the temperature readings with the Aqara W100 is also very insightful.

Overall, your recommendation based on the FP300’s placement flexibility is spot-on. If you have any further findings or more experiences to share after further experimenting with the sensor’s positioning, we’d love to hear them! Keep up the great work in exploring and sharing your Aqara product experiences!

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what kind of batteries are inside this device ?

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Battery model is CR2450.

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thank you for providing that information

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What about glass surfaces. With FP2 sensor i note lot of ghosting effects related to shower and glass elements of doors.

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My sensor is positioned in front of the mirror in the bathroom, as mentioned, slightly tilted downward. And I haven’t had any problems. As for the shower curtain, I also haven’t had the slightest issue there. The sensor has worked without problems. It’s worth noting that my shower curtain is white.

Everything works without any problems.

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