How is everyone doing with the FP300. What are the overall experiences so far. I really like the form factor. Easy to deploy.
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Rubbish because I purchased the FP300 to use in thread mode with my Aqara M100 and Matter ecosystems but it doesn’t work. I have reported this to Aqara Support.
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Just wondering if anyone has any updates on when the backordered FP300 are likely to arrive. I was given a date of the 15th on the apology there out of stock email but have heard nothing since and obviously nothing has turned up yet
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@AqaraOfficial any news from Aqara on this to set the right expectations for people
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How did people like this? can I still order now?
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oh wow good to know!
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This is really cool, would love to participate.
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This product is arguably Aqara’s best offering in their catalog. I purchased three of these and set them up in my kitchen and both bathrooms in my high-rise apartment. Despite owning the G410 hub, which allows me to adjust the settings for these sensors, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the default settings straight out of the box work perfectly for me. The sensors are also quite intelligent, thanks to their onboard AI, and they can adapt to changes in the environment and determine whether automations should be triggered. While you can adjust the settings in the Aqara Home app, I believe most people will be more than satisfied with simply plugging in the sensors to the Apple Home ecosystem and starting to build automations. The finished product has certainly met my expectations, especially considering the long wait for its release. If you’ve been eagerly anticipating this product, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. It’s a truly impressive product.
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Read it’s a bug and removing the batteries and then placing them back fixes it, for now.
Would have loved to try this one
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Great to see such enthusiasm around the FP300 trial program! Having worked extensively with Aqara’s presence sensor lineup, I’d like to share some professional insights on what makes the FP300 a significant step forward:
Dual-Sensing Architecture (mmWave + PIR)
The combination of millimeter-wave radar and passive infrared detection is a smart engineering choice. While mmWave excels at detecting micro-movements (like someone sitting still and breathing), PIR adds a reliable secondary layer for initial motion triggering — reducing false negatives significantly compared to single-sensor solutions like the FP1E.
Integrated Environmental Sensing
Having temperature, humidity, and light sensors alongside presence detection in a single device is a major UX improvement. This allows for more sophisticated automations — for example, triggering HVAC adjustments only when a room is truly occupied, rather than on a timer, which can lead to meaningful energy savings.
Matter over Thread + Zigbee Dual-Mode
This is arguably one of the most forward-thinking features. Thread’s mesh networking offers lower latency and better range than Zigbee in many home layouts, while keeping Zigbee compatibility ensures backward compatibility for existing ecosystems. For those running Home Assistant, this also opens up broader integration possibilities.
Practical Deployment Tips (from field experience):
- Mount at 2–2.5m height for optimal mmWave coverage angle
- Avoid pointing directly at HVAC vents to prevent thermal interference with PIR
- In multi-person rooms, place sensor centrally rather than near entry points for more accurate “room occupied” state
Special Use Case — Elderly Care:
One area where FP300 genuinely shines is passive elderly monitoring. Unlike camera-based systems, it’s privacy-preserving while still detecting falls (abnormal posture duration), unusual inactivity, or prolonged bathroom occupancy — critical scenarios for aging-in-place setups.
Looking forward to seeing real-world beta feedback from the community! The FP300 has strong potential to become the go-to presence sensor for both smart home enthusiasts and professional installers alike. 