Purchase Regrets

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Anyone else purchased the FP1E and wished they had purchased the FP2 instead! :thinking::bulb::blush:

I purchased 2 FP1Es because of the price and they are awesome and have worked flawlessly but I do wish I had the zone features and light sensor features of the FP2! :+1::partying_face::star_struck:

Having the advanced automations from zones to carry out different actions when in different areas of the room and only triggering when dark or light is the next level that I am aiming for! :dart::sparkles::rocket:

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@bnginders It’s great to hear about your positive experience with the FP1E! :blush::+1: While the FP1E is indeed a fantastic device for precise human presence detection with its adaptive sensitivity and interference source identification, the FP2 offers some additional advanced features that could elevate your smart home setup to the next level.

As you’ve pointed out, the FP2 comes with zone positioning capabilities, allowing you to divide a space into up to 30 small zones and automate different actions based on presence in specific areas. It also includes a built-in light sensor, enabling automations that react to changes in ambient light conditions. This can indeed add a whole new dimension to your automation possibilities, especially if you’re looking to create more dynamic and responsive environments. :dart::sparkles::rocket:

Thank you for sharing your insights and aspirations with the community! Your experience could be incredibly helpful for others considering these sensors. Please feel free to share more about your home automation journey! :house::bulb:

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@bnginders It totally makes sense to feel that way—FP2 does bring some great extra features to the table! You’re spot on about the zone and light sensor capabilities. For instance, FP2 supports up to 30 detection zones, which let you set up automations for specific areas like a sofa or dining table . And unlike FP1E, it also has illuminance detection, so you can trigger automations based on light levels . It’s awesome that your FP1Es have been working flawlessly, though—they’re solid sensors in their own right! Thanks for sharing your experience—it’s helpful for others weighing their options. Have you thought about how you’d use those zone features if you ever upgrade? Would love to hear more! :blush:

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@bnginders It’s great to hear you’re enjoying your FP1Es—flawless performance is always a win! :blush: It totally makes sense to eye the FP2’s extra features, especially since zone settings and illuminance detection can take automations to the next level.

For context, the FP2 does support zone configurations (up to 30 zones) which let you set up automations for specific areas like sofas or dining tables , and it includes illuminance detection to trigger actions based on light levels . Those features definitely add that “next level” polish you’re aiming for.

Thanks for sharing your experience—it’s super helpful for others weighing their options. If you ever dive deeper into automations or have more insights, feel free to share them here! :rocket:

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@bnginders Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s totally relatable—choosing between smart devices can be tricky, and it’s great that your FP1Es have worked flawlessly for you. The FP2 does stand out with features like zone detection (up to 30 zones) and illuminance detection, which add that next level of automation flexibility you’re aiming for. It’s always helpful to hear how users weigh features against price—your insights might help others making similar decisions. Feel free to share more about how you’re using your FP1Es or what automations you’re hoping to build next! :blush: