FP300 Testing Results

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At the start of the year, my home was filled with a variety of smart devices from different vendors, each with its own connectivity requirements. This setup led to duplicative automations throughout my home, making things more complicated than they needed to be. But after receiving and testing the Aqara FP300, I’m realizing it’s time to rethink my entire smart home strategy.

Compact and Discreet: The small, unobtrusive design of the FP300 is a game-changer. Holding it in my hand gave me a completely different perspective compared to seeing it online. I expected it to be larger, but its compact size makes it easy to place anywhere without drawing attention. It seamlessly blends into any room.

Easy Setup: Installation was a breeze. The sensor integrates effortlessly with the Aqara Hub, and the magnetic mounting option is a huge plus. It allows me to move the sensor between rooms with minimal effort during testing. Plus, its cable-free design gives me the freedom to place it almost anywhere without worrying about power sources.

Automation-Ready: The FP300 excels in creating custom automation routines. After setting it up on my Aqara hub, I quickly ran through several automations, all of which performed flawlessly. Curious about compatibility, I removed it from the Aqara hub and added it to my SmartThings hub. Since it’s a Matter device, the integration was seamless, and the testing results were equally impressive.

Versatility and Value: What truly stands out is the FP300’s capability. With just this one device, I’ve replaced the need for separate motion, light, and temperature sensors. It’s a perfect example of how a single device can streamline and simplify a smart home setup.

Final Thoughts*: Overall, the Aqara FP300 is an excellent, cost-effective solution for anyone looking to enhance their smart home with motion detection and automation. It’s reliable, versatile, and makes managing your home more efficient than ever.

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Thanks for your kind words! It means a lot to our product and tech teams. We just want to know: is there anything you think we should improve for the next generation of products?

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I agree. The capabilities are great. Plenty of useful sensors in one. Presence detection works great. I’m using the sensor in the hallway. Once I leave the hallway, the sensor detects no presence in 5-10 seconds.

Previously I was disappointed with Matter devices from Aqara (the H2 switches are very limited in Matter over Thread mode). But this sensor works great as a Matter device. I wanted to compare it when connected to Aqara hub and when connected directly to Smartthings. But after connecting to Smartthings everything just worked great so there was no need.

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Thank you for the thoughtful response! I truly appreciate the effort your team has put into the FP300 — it’s clearly a well-designed and carefully engineered product.

For future iterations, one suggestion I’d offer is to consider expanding support for Matter over Thread. Leveraging Thread’s low power consumption and robust mesh networking would further enhance performance and reliability, especially in larger smart home setups.

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I was honestly confused when I opened the package, I saw how small the box was and thought they sent wrong sensor lol. I’m still in a bit of awe how compact this thing is.