Have you found any directions ?
As far as I can tell there’s nothing that explains how to set it up or how to use it.
The FP2 works, but when I try to add the FP300 to the Aqara app it wants a matter controller. I have an Apple TV as my main Matter hub, but the Aqara app seems to want an Aqara hub. When I added the FP2 I just scanned the Matter code and it added to both the Aqara app and Apple Home. Maybe I need to go look at the FP2 instructions to see if I missed a step.
How do you switch from thread to zigbee protocol, I set mine up the only way I could figure out how and it’s using the thread protocol but I want it for the Aqara app
I don’t own any matter devices other than the hub I connected it to (Aqara M100 hub) and I can’t get any Aqara child devices to hook up to the hub, probably because it’s using to the thread protocol.
How come this thing doesn’t come with any type of directions for setup or use ?
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@DANEO214 To switch your device from Thread to Zigbee protocol (so you can use it directly in the Aqara Home app and get all the enhanced features), the general process across Aqara’s dual-protocol devices is as follows:
- Install the Aqara Home app on your phone and make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled.
- Reset the sensor to factory settings—this usually involves pressing a button on the device multiple times (for many Aqara switches, it’s 10 times, but please check your FP300’s documentation if available).
- After resetting, the device should enter network setup mode, often indicated by a blinking LED (the color and pattern can vary by device model).
- In the Aqara Home app, tap Add Accessory. Keep your phone close to the device, and it should appear in the discovery section. Then, when prompted, select Zigbee as your desired protocol on the Switch Protocol page and follow the app’s instructions.
For most Aqara switches and sensors, this process works, but since the FP300 is a new device, the instructions above are for reference and may have slight differences. If you’re unsure about the reset steps or LED indications, please look for a small manual in the packaging or inside the Aqara Home app during device setup—sometimes, digital instructions appear there.
If you didn’t receive setup instructions in your package or the process isn’t clear, you’re definitely not alone—many users have similar feedback. If you have suggestions for improvement, please submit your feedback manually through customer service in the Aqara Home app (Profile > Help & Feedback > Customer Service) or by scanning the QR code below. Community members here may also share their own tips and experiences, so feel free to keep the discussion going!
If you don’t have an Aqara Home account, click here to create a ticket.
Hope this helps, and let us know how it goes or if you discover any shortcuts or tips along the way!
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I found out through setting up mine that by default it uses the thread protocol there is a way to switch it to a zigbee protocol I’m trying to figure out that currently not sure if that’ll help you in any way.
I’m trying to use mine in the Aqara app where it has much better features & many more.
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Mine came with a packet that you would think are instructions I had to put my reading glasses on just to look at it and still couldn’t read any of it, it’s literally microscopic.
And from what I could read it didn’t seem like they are directions on how to use it or set it up. It seems like they think because they give you the matter code to scan that you won’t need any type of directions because I just got the Aqara m100 hub which is matter supported and it doesn’t have any directions either just a QR code and a pin to scan to connect to matter, which I’m trying to use the zigbee protocol so I decided to put it down for the day and pick it back up tomorrow morning hopefully I’ll have better luck.
@DANEO214 Thank you for sharing your experience—and I completely understand your frustration with the tiny print and the lack of clear setup instructions in the packet. Many users have felt the same way, especially when switching between protocols like Thread/Matter and Zigbee. For the Aqara M100 hub, it’s true that setup typically centers around scanning a QR code for Matter integration, and the included documentation may feel a bit sparse if you’re aiming to use Zigbee instead.
If you’re struggling to read the physical instructions or find them unclear, you’re definitely not alone. For Zigbee setup specifically, the process often involves resetting the device (usually a button press sequence), then using the Aqara Home app to add the device and select Zigbee as the protocol. However, since the FP300 is quite new, the precise steps could vary slightly, and unfortunately, printed instructions haven’t always kept pace with these new multi-protocol options.
If you have suggestions for making the setup process clearer or have feedback about the documentation, I encourage you to share it directly with customer service via the Aqara Home app (Profile > Help & Feedback > Customer Service) or by scanning the QR code below. Community members here may also chip in with their own tips and experiences, so please keep the conversation going!
If you don’t have an Aqara Home account, click here to create a ticket.
Hope tomorrow brings smoother progress—and if you discover any tricks or workarounds, we’d love to hear about them!
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Just saying 
The FP300 is extremely interesting. It’s pretty much a wireless FP2 that acts as an FP1E with more sensors.
If you’re not zoning, this is going to be a premiere sensor in the Apple ecosystem. It’s very impressive.
Like others, surprised and impressed by the size and weight, well done on the product manufacturing there.
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I received my FP300 today, but have not been able to add it to the Aqara app, as I did with my two FP2 sensors.
Do I need an Aqara Hub to make the FP300 work?
I see the FP300 supports both Matter & Zigbee. But am I correct in thinking that I must have either an Aqara Matter or Aqara Zigbee Hub in order to connect it to the Aqara app?
I have a MZ1 Matter Hub that is already connected to Home Assistant (which I understand is functionally equivalent to the Aqara M1S Gen2 Matter Hub). However, the Aqara App does not seem to recognize this MZ1 Matter Hub. Google searches tell me I can remove the MZ1 from HA, and then connect it to Aqara and then it will work. Is that true? And if that is true, will it still be able to work with all the Zigbee devices that I currently already have connected to it in HA, and if so, will my several dozen Zigbee HA automations need to be recreated? (Yes, I have 120 automations total in HA!)
PS. I already have the M1Z zigbee hub, a smartthings hub, and a Broadlink hub. I seems a shame if I have to purchase yet another manufacturer’s hub to make the FP300 work! BTW, the FP300 does actually connect to a my existing Zigbee hub in HA, but Temp/Humidity/Lumens are the only exposed entities - no presence, and no way to configure the setup.
Thanks for any help or direction you can provide…
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For complete integration and to use all the features and settings, as far as I know, you need an Aqara Matter Hub, such as the M3.
If you use the Zigbee protocol, you can use and configure all the features. If you have a boarderouter, such as an Apple HomePod Mini, you can integrate the sensor into your ecosystem via Matter Over Thread. I think I also saw a post here where someone reported integrating the sensor into HomeAssistant via Matter Over Thread. However, as far as I remember, the entities weren’t configurable.
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Best of luck 
If you absolutely need a hub, I suggest the Aqara M100 hub it’s $23.00 on Amazon which is cheaper than Aqara for some reason, it supports matter thread & zigbee protocols I just had to pick one up because I was still using the M1 hub which uses an older none 3.0 version of zigbee & the FP3 only connects to zigbee 3.0.
Also where you only need it for a matter hub, setup is as quick as a QR code scan & you are up and running.
There’s no way for you to connect/bind your Matter bridge to your Aqara account ?
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Wish their hub was more like HA where you could use YAML to customize it or Javascript or something to write all the automations. If it was, I would give it a go in a heartbeat as Aqara makes good stuff.
Thanks for the info. I couldn’t see a way to use my AppleTV. Everything it listed was an Aqara hub.