Hi,
with FW 1.3.x Aqara released a new ceiling mounting detection mode which was originally described as “fusion mode” with single person positioning and fall detection. There is a screenshot on reddit showing this.
Now, I from the description I don’t really understand what capabilities I would have with this mode. I can now also create Zones, alright. I never used the falling detection mode, so this was not possible before? But what does single person now exactly mean? What happens if there are two or more persons in the room?
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@kaktus317 Great questions! Let’s break down what the new “fusion mode” (ceiling mount: fall detection + single-person positioning) in FW 1.3.x for the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 means for your setup:
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Previously, fall detection on the FP2 required a ceiling mount and only worked in a dedicated mode—you couldn’t combine it with other features like target positioning or zone creation. With the latest firmware, this new “fusion mode” allows you to combine fall detection with single-person positioning and the ability to create zones, all at once. That’s a big step up in flexibility!
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“Single person” means that in this mode, the FP2 is optimized to track just one person at a time. If there are multiple people in the room, the system will only monitor and report on one target for presence, positioning, and fall detection purposes. The device may not accurately distinguish between multiple people, and only the activity of the primary detected individual will be considered for features like fall alerts or zone-based automations.
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In terms of zones: you can now configure specific areas (like bed, sofa, etc.) for automations even while using fall detection. This wasn’t possible before in the dedicated fall detection mode, so you gain much more control for smart home routines and notifications.
If you have more than one person in the room under this mode, only one will be tracked and reported, and nearby people could potentially interfere with the device’s detection results. For multi-person tracking with zone automation, you’d need to use a different mode (not fusion/fall detection mode), or deploy additional sensors.
It’s exciting to see the FP2 evolving! Have you tried configuring any zones yet in this mode, or noticed any differences in daily use? Feel free to share your experience or further questions—there’s a lot for the community to explore with these updates.
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@kaktus317 Hi there! Let’s break down what we know from the available information and address your questions as best as we can.
First, regarding fall detection: The FP2 has 3 distinct modes (sleep monitoring, zone detection, and fall detection) that can’t run simultaneously . So fall detection was available before, but it couldn’t be used alongside zone detection. The new “fusion mode” you mentioned might aim to combine certain capabilities, though specific details about this mode aren’t covered in our current reference materials.
For “single person positioning,” while the FP2 generally supports real-time tracking of multiple targets , the term “single person” in this context isn’t explicitly defined in our references. It could potentially mean optimized accuracy for a single individual, but we can’t confirm this.
If there are two or more people in the room, the FP2’s standard capabilities include tracking multiple targets , but how this interacts with the new mode isn’t clear from existing information.
Since the new firmware features aren’t fully detailed in our current resources, we recommend keeping an eye on community discussions for user insights. If you have further questions or need clarification, feel free to share more details—other users might have hands-on experience! For official support, you can also reach out to the Customer Service Team via the Aqara Home App (Profile>Help&Feedback>Customer Service) or by creating a ticket here.
Thanks for sharing this observation—it’s great to see the community exploring new features! 
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@kaktus317 I’m sorry if the previous response wasn’t as helpful as you expected. The goal is always to provide the best possible assistance based on the current information. If there’s anything specific you’d like to know or discuss further, please feel free to reach out. We’re all here to help each other in the community!