If you haven't seen my review of the FP2 on the main channel, watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/yarollsdao4/v-deo.html ...because you seriously don't want to miss how crazy this device is!
I did the same thing. It was driving me nuts until I figured it out. But just FYI if you’re adding the sensor with an iPhone in the Aqara app you have to add it to your “Home” on iPhone. You can’t complete setup unless you do, but then you can go back and delete it out of iOS Home and Home Assistant with auto-discover it.
He might have been talking about the Aqara app or there was older firmware that didn't allow it. But yes you need internet to just get it up and running to create the zones but after that it doesn't need it.
I don't have any Apple devices, so no access to Homekit. Is there anyway to add the FP2 to HA if all I have is Android and Windows devices? Thanks for the help and great videos!
Scary thumbnail to see after buying one of these for each of my 5 rooms! It took me a bit to get it all set up in HA, but now they’re working great. Making zones in the aqara app was kind of a pain, it was detecting but not showing me on the map.
Is it possible to program it to turn on hue lights at a specific color temperature if I walk into the room at a specific time? For example, when I walk into the kitchen after 6pm, turn on warm lights. But when I walk into the kitchen at 7am, turn on cooler, brighter light?
I find it interesting that it worked without internet for you. Everything Smarthome also tried this and it didn't work. Maybe this was because he wasn't using homekit in HomeAssisstant and maybe homekit directly?
Some features you mentioned in you first video may require the Aqara subscription. This is mentioned on Aqara's FP2's webpage under the 'It is Ultimately Future-Proof' heading (OTA) in fine print... "Please note: some newly added features may require the Aqara subscription".
yes, same regret! only bought 1! it is back on Amazon UK now but shipping from China and paying full price. Wish they will do another discount code in May!
2:00 The "Sensor runns completely local" I assume zone can be defined through HomeKit? Or do I have to set up the zones in the Aqara App first and then add it to local Homekit?
Thanks for updating - I did see that you updated the notes on the original post. Ordered two of these guys - cannot wait to start seeing what I can do with them. Also - if you know - can this detect through glass? I want to place on kitchen counter, which would go through dining area and then I have 3 windows looking out on patio that I would love to create a zone for that
@@tprav Amazon - I was lucky enough that after seeing the first video i clicked on the link. I now regret not ordering more. Aqara should have more out shortly
Do they work well outdoors (undercover)? And can they detect pets? If so, can they differentiate animals from humans? Does it penetrate glass? Can I detect a person either side of a glass door or outside a window?
They haven't even been rolled out in my loation yet... suppose I postpone getting interested in them until they get integrated with my particular system AND they are reliably in stock, so, see you in about a year ;-)
I see all these videos saying how great the everything presence one is, I got two of them and I’m not seeing these results, I get false triggers all the time, and even when I’m in the room, it loses my “presence” quite a bit, maybe I need a video to follow, I’ve tried every setting I could for up with. Running Home Assistant, supervised, and ESPhome, any good video suggestions anyone?
Hey Reed, is the recommendation to mount this at the level were you placed yours? I only wondered if placing it above your cupboards sort of facing downwards would make things easier. Most upper cabinets have some power source for you to connect to, and would eliminate any desktop issues. Your thoughts?
Yes that would probably be better. I only have it here because I'm moving it around testing it. Aqara recommends it being 2 meters high (around 6 feet) so mine probably isn't ideal but it works fine.
When I watched your first video, I went straight to Amazon and it was unavailable. But last night I was able to order just 1 and would get it May 2nd. This sensor is going to be a game changer for me. Now I don't have to say hey Google to turn on/off lights.
@Joaquin Pereira I had it turned off for a few weeks. But now they have a firmware update, the aqara app as well. Now it is a lot better. Didn't work very well with Google Home, but it's better with Alexa. So far it's good. Still getting ghost figures on the app.
Does anyone have issues after updating the FW.. to where the Edge setup fails or doesnt see you moving around? Or even if i bypass that.. the app doesnt even show me moving around... just thought id check to see if others are having that issue. Thanks for the update video Reed.. .great as always.
I have the same problem in not being able to get through Edge setup with the updated firmware 1.1.6_0005.0025. It also doesn't see me moving around at all, but it did before the update
Would love to see some automations (yaml). I have some comming, but would like to see how others are tuned and setup. On one of the sensorsEven the Everything Home ones I have I have had to readjust them because it seems the air conditioner turning on these hot Arizona days seems to affect it. Do these devices detect hot and cold air layers?
With the dead zone can you make a zone right before the dead zone where it can see and have it not trigger an automation at that point? Then when you walk back in and move to the zone proper and walk out the automation would continue
Yes. There was some confusion online because older firmware didn't allow this. Now it's possible and I tried it out without internet access to the sensor and it worked just fine.
I think you are also still wrong regarding the local communication. The other similar-to-your-content guy with the beard that revoked internet access to the sensor said that it was becoming unavailable in HA. Can't remember his name...
His channel is called @EverythingSmartHome, and this is where he talks about this in his FP2 review video: ua-cam.com/video/qmtSRUH6yXs/v-deo.html FYI @reedssmarthome
@@marazmarci turns out that you can restrict internet access to the FP2 after all. But you must do it in a way where you have to find the server that it is trying to resolve and speak to and create an internal record in your own network (or something along these lines) in order to create a blackhole. I don't remember the technical details exactly but the point isn't to just cut the internet from the device. It has a bug that if it's not able to communicate AT ALL it goes into zombie state. Whereas if it "communicates but in error" then it continues working and uses the local network instead.
Just seen this video as I’m still thinking about buying the FP2, for your dead zone just place the sensor the opposite side of the room and it’s solved .
I'm not sure what all the correct terminology is but in Home Assistant it shows the presence sensor/zone as occupied or not. There is a sensor for each zone and one for the entire room.
how is yours working in such a large space?? I just gone one and the range for me just sucks seems to work only up to like 6ft. I set it to far in the setting and everything. tried different locations too.
I get quite a few ghost presenses from time to time on my fp2, although i have all edges and automatically detected interference zones setup, plus I've adjusted all the sensitivities to death - still occurs. Another thing is the left and right monitoring setting confuses me - what exact difference is it supposed to make? Does it just reel in the front detection zone range? Does it increase sensitivity or range left and right?? Seems to make no difference to the map.. Sometimes, it seems to go to sleep and not pick you up for ages, compared to its standard trigger time Thanks for the very informative videos and follow up! You're a star!!!
Can you make a video showing how the recessed lights are wired to be smart. Are they special recessed lights or can any lighting become smart like this? Like how do you get to your stage to use these products in your setup? Its always so vague getting to your point in your home setup, you highlight a product or products but never how they integrate.
You can either get a smart light or you can get a smart switch. I recommend a smart switch like TP Link Kasa or Gosund. Then you connect the switch to home assistant after setting it up. Keep in mind that your setup also depends on your electrical wiring. Most of these smart switches needs a neutral wire. Hope it helps!
Hi! Does anyone know if it displays a number state of occupants for the zones in HA? Like occupants in sofa and the state being "2" so one could make automations based on number of occupants and not only occupied or not occupied?
I've seen a problem with occupancy, if I have 2+ people in the room and one of them leaves the sensor indicates that the room is empty, I don't know if you can see the same issue?
My only complaint is they don't send all the information to HA. People count, direction etc. Perfect device would be this but not dependent on their ecosystem for all features.
thanks for the great video. But may I ask can you add the fp2 sensor back to HomeKit after adding to home assistant? because I got error when I try to add it back to HomeKit after adding to ha
So i was able to pick up four of these, but each sensor has a different issue. I tried putting one in my main living right under the tv, but it doesnt seem to pick up a moving dot (the other rooms have different issues). Any idea why its not detecting me? the device firmware is updated and I tried resetting the device a couple times
I enjoy all your videos and this new sensor sounds great. I wonder if there’s a way to make it work in a room if sometimes you want the lights to stay off (movie nights). I’m thinking if I turn off the lights, the sensor will keep turning them back on because it’s knows we’re in the room.
That's the biggest issue of smart homes at the moment. You can make the most complicated automation and find out later that it doesn't do what you wanted anyway, because people are not robots on rails doing the same thing every day at the same time with the same needs. For what you are saying it might be possible to see if TV is playing media at certain time and set automation based on that.
The only way to achieve this as far as i can see is to set up a routine to do this based upon whether your tv is on or off. You would need a smart plug connected to your TV power supply to monitor this. Or alternatively, if you want to prevent detection while only watching movies, set up a smart button along side of your seat that you press when watching a movie which will disable the motion sensor until you reactivate it, again using the button.
Hey @reedssmarthome, I just got a hold of fp2 and successfully added it on aqara app. (seems like homekit add is a must step). However, I cannot seem to have it discovered on Home Assistant. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I added HomeKit Bridge under Device, but it does not show. Can you help?
Hey Reed, great follow up! Like anything, working longer with the device will reveal flaws & gains. I’m hoping that the matter update arrives, as I only use SmartThings & Amazon in my routines. If you ever have the chance, I’d like to see the setup with the Everything sensor 1 and SmartThings, what it can do & how it compares! Thx!
I think there might be a bug with the Aqara app. I picked up a FP2 and was able to set it up with individual zones, however I noticed that the app stopped live tracking my position as I moved around in the room. The sensor still registers properly, it just don't update my position in the map unless I close the app and reopen.
I could look into it. It's actually really easy to do. Add the Aqara Home skill in the Alexa app. It will discover the zone presence sensors you create in the Aqara app. Then create an Alexa routine with the trigger being a smart home device. Select the zone and choose detected/not detected and you're good to go. It's basically like a motion sensor in the Alexa app.
@@reedssmarthome Maybe it is just me, but I have been fighting getting the Alexa app and the FP2 to play nicely together. Alexa found the zones I made, but then frequently tells me "there is a problem". Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.
Ok, so as a fp1 and now fp2 owner; I set it in HomeKit to turn on the lights at sunset. BUT, if I’m in the room already pre sunset and sunset occurs, I have to exit and re-enter the room to trigger it. Any suggestions?
@@reedssmarthome great, just one more question. If I mount it to the ceiling, and enable Fall Detection, does that mean the zone selections that you shown in your videos won’t work? Or can you have both enabled fall detection and zone detection as well?
I don't think zone detection will work if it's on the ceiling. When setting up the sensor you only have a few options and they guide you through set up process. You can only choose fall detection or zones, you can't have both.
oh damn, using google home, bought this and only now found out automations don't work. This wasn't clear for me. This makes the device practicly useless for me...
How good is it at ignoring pets? I didn't get the FP1 or EP1 as I've got 2 four legged hairballs (aka cats) and I don't want the TV to turn on whenever they decide to sleep on the sofa ;-)
@@reedssmarthome What's the sensitivity settings you use? I am not too worried about the sensor continuously picking me up while I sit on the sofa ;-) My routines are mainly based on me entering / leaving zones / rooms so the sensor wouldn't need to be overly sensitive.
I wont be buying any products that require ipv6 to use, and I think its pretty arrogant of these manufactureres to think that they can make decisions for my about my home network. but they will find out quickly when I do not adopt their tech. as a engineer of smart homes, it wont just be me since I advise many other people on these things, and considering I am well versed and uderstand it, I sure as heck wont be suggesing people that dont understand it adopt ipv6 for the sake of some home device, so nope.. wont be adopting matter, and wont be adopting anything that requires ipv6.
I couldn't remember their YT user name when I was talking to the camera. Putting their name on the screen happened long after that when I was editing the video.
If you haven't seen my review of the FP2 on the main channel, watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/yarollsdao4/v-deo.html ...because you seriously don't want to miss how crazy this device is!
I picked up mine right afer your video on it. It has been great!
@JimPott2 glad to hear!
I did the same thing. It was driving me nuts until I figured it out. But just FYI if you’re adding the sensor with an iPhone in the Aqara app you have to add it to your “Home” on iPhone. You can’t complete setup unless you do, but then you can go back and delete it out of iOS Home and Home Assistant with auto-discover it.
Lewis said in his review that it stop work if you block internet. You made it work
He might have been talking about the Aqara app or there was older firmware that didn't allow it. But yes you need internet to just get it up and running to create the zones but after that it doesn't need it.
I was wondering about the HA part.. thanks for clarifying. :)
I don't have any Apple devices, so no access to Homekit. Is there anyway to add the FP2 to HA if all I have is Android and Windows devices? Thanks for the help and great videos!
Thanks for going in to such detail - your two videos on FP2 have been really excellent. Thanks!
Scary thumbnail to see after buying one of these for each of my 5 rooms! It took me a bit to get it all set up in HA, but now they’re working great. Making zones in the aqara app was kind of a pain, it was detecting but not showing me on the map.
Thanks for the update. Can’t wait for these to be back in stock.
Would love to see a follow-up video on the FP2 now that it's been a few weeks since lauch!
Hello
I want ask how to add it to home assistant?
And thank you for great video
Is it possible to program it to turn on hue lights at a specific color temperature if I walk into the room at a specific time? For example, when I walk into the kitchen after 6pm, turn on warm lights. But when I walk into the kitchen at 7am, turn on cooler, brighter light?
I find it interesting that it worked without internet for you. Everything Smarthome also tried this and it didn't work. Maybe this was because he wasn't using homekit in HomeAssisstant and maybe homekit directly?
Some features you mentioned in you first video may require the Aqara subscription. This is mentioned on Aqara's FP2's webpage under the 'It is Ultimately Future-Proof' heading (OTA) in fine print... "Please note: some newly added features may require the Aqara subscription".
eww Aqara subscription
yes, same regret! only bought 1! it is back on Amazon UK now but shipping from China and paying full price. Wish they will do another discount code in May!
2:00 The "Sensor runns completely local" I assume zone can be defined through HomeKit? Or do I have to set up the zones in the Aqara App first and then add it to local Homekit?
Thanks for updating - I did see that you updated the notes on the original post. Ordered two of these guys - cannot wait to start seeing what I can do with them. Also - if you know - can this detect through glass? I want to place on kitchen counter, which would go through dining area and then I have 3 windows looking out on patio that I would love to create a zone for that
As it is a microwave device, no it won't.
James, where did you buy them? I cannot find them available anywhere
@@tprav Amazon - I was lucky enough that after seeing the first video i clicked on the link. I now regret not ordering more. Aqara should have more out shortly
It’s getting pretty bad reviews on Amazon. Thoughts?
Hi Reed thanks for the update!
This device looks great!
Do they work well outdoors (undercover)? And can they detect pets? If so, can they differentiate animals from humans? Does it penetrate glass? Can I detect a person either side of a glass door or outside a window?
Everything Presence One is $85USD + shipping & tax as of June 10, 2023
They haven't even been rolled out in my loation yet... suppose I postpone getting interested in them until they get integrated with my particular system AND they are reliably in stock, so, see you in about a year ;-)
I see all these videos saying how great the everything presence one is, I got two of them and I’m not seeing these results, I get false triggers all the time, and even when I’m in the room, it loses my “presence” quite a bit, maybe I need a video to follow, I’ve tried every setting I could for up with. Running Home Assistant, supervised, and ESPhome, any good video suggestions anyone?
1:54 its amazing to me how many people think wifi is only the internet. Its literally Lan first (LOCAL area network)
Hey Reed, is the recommendation to mount this at the level were you placed yours? I only wondered if placing it above your cupboards sort of facing downwards would make things easier. Most upper cabinets have some power source for you to connect to, and would eliminate any desktop issues. Your thoughts?
Yes that would probably be better. I only have it here because I'm moving it around testing it. Aqara recommends it being 2 meters high (around 6 feet) so mine probably isn't ideal but it works fine.
When you move it to a new location, do you have to do a full reset? Is there a way to scan for the new location without resetting the device? Thanks!
When I watched your first video, I went straight to Amazon and it was unavailable. But last night I was able to order just 1 and would get it May 2nd. This sensor is going to be a game changer for me. Now I don't have to say hey Google to turn on/off lights.
Hey how is it holding so far? I returned mine.. kind of a pain
@Joaquin Pereira I had it turned off for a few weeks. But now they have a firmware update, the aqara app as well. Now it is a lot better. Didn't work very well with Google Home, but it's better with Alexa. So far it's good. Still getting ghost figures on the app.
Does anyone have issues after updating the FW.. to where the Edge setup fails or doesnt see you moving around? Or even if i bypass that.. the app doesnt even show me moving around... just thought id check to see if others are having that issue. Thanks for the update video Reed.. .great as always.
My app also sometimes don’t show me moving around. But the zones are triggered correctly. But I’m also not constantly looking at the app.
Negative, mine has been working properly on version 1.1.6_0005.0025
I have the same problem in not being able to get through Edge setup with the updated firmware 1.1.6_0005.0025. It also doesn't see me moving around at all, but it did before the update
@@faengelm hopefully they have a fix.
Thanks Reed. Great update.
Would love to see some automations (yaml). I have some comming, but would like to see how others are tuned and setup. On one of the sensorsEven the Everything Home ones I have I have had to readjust them because it seems the air conditioner turning on these hot Arizona days seems to affect it. Do these devices detect hot and cold air layers?
Can you make a video on fall detection using the sensor, especially behind the furnitures or at a distance?
Could you do a detailled comparison between the EP1 and the FP2, please?
With the dead zone can you make a zone right before the dead zone where it can see and have it not trigger an automation at that point? Then when you walk back in and move to the zone proper and walk out the automation would continue
Can you keep it working only through HA without any cloud access?
Yes. There was some confusion online because older firmware didn't allow this. Now it's possible and I tried it out without internet access to the sensor and it worked just fine.
I think you are also still wrong regarding the local communication. The other similar-to-your-content guy with the beard that revoked internet access to the sensor said that it was becoming unavailable in HA. Can't remember his name...
His channel is called @EverythingSmartHome, and this is where he talks about this in his FP2 review video:
ua-cam.com/video/qmtSRUH6yXs/v-deo.html
FYI @reedssmarthome
@@marazmarci turns out that you can restrict internet access to the FP2 after all. But you must do it in a way where you have to find the server that it is trying to resolve and speak to and create an internal record in your own network (or something along these lines) in order to create a blackhole. I don't remember the technical details exactly but the point isn't to just cut the internet from the device. It has a bug that if it's not able to communicate AT ALL it goes into zombie state. Whereas if it "communicates but in error" then it continues working and uses the local network instead.
Do they interfere with each other? Through walls? How far apart should they be from each other so as not interfere?
Hi Reed, where is the video about the Everything Presence One Kit, can"t seem to find it, thx..
Just seen this video as I’m still thinking about buying the FP2, for your dead zone just place the sensor the opposite side of the room and it’s solved .
So it won't work directly with Smartthings.. but if I'm using Alexa routines to control Smartthings devices, can it work through Alexa?
Could you use 2 of these in your family room to prevent dead spots? Would they work together?
I wish I could get mine as responsive as you do. When I leave the room, it does not turn off quick. It’s like you can see me through the walls.
It’s possible that it can, signal could be bouncing off one wall and hitting you. Have you tested it?
Thank for the update. Is it normal to show both occupancy and presence? Is there an explanation of the difference?
I'm not sure what all the correct terminology is but in Home Assistant it shows the presence sensor/zone as occupied or not. There is a sensor for each zone and one for the entire room.
how is yours working in such a large space?? I just gone one and the range for me just sucks seems to work only up to like 6ft. I set it to far in the setting and everything. tried different locations too.
Can you directly compare the Everything Presence One and the Aqara FP2?
I get quite a few ghost presenses from time to time on my fp2, although i have all edges and automatically detected interference zones setup, plus I've adjusted all the sensitivities to death - still occurs.
Another thing is the left and right monitoring setting confuses me - what exact difference is it supposed to make? Does it just reel in the front detection zone range? Does it increase sensitivity or range left and right?? Seems to make no difference to the map..
Sometimes, it seems to go to sleep and not pick you up for ages, compared to its standard trigger time
Thanks for the very informative videos and follow up! You're a star!!!
Can you make a video showing how the recessed lights are wired to be smart. Are they special recessed lights or can any lighting become smart like this? Like how do you get to your stage to use these products in your setup? Its always so vague getting to your point in your home setup, you highlight a product or products but never how they integrate.
You can either get a smart light or you can get a smart switch. I recommend a smart switch like TP Link Kasa or Gosund. Then you connect the switch to home assistant after setting it up. Keep in mind that your setup also depends on your electrical wiring. Most of these smart switches needs a neutral wire. Hope it helps!
Does it pick up Luna? We have pets that hang out in certain rooms a lot of the time and the family room basically never turns off!
It picks her up when she jumps on the couch. When she is walking around it doesn't detect her.
Hi! Does anyone know if it displays a number state of occupants for the zones in HA? Like occupants in sofa and the state being "2" so one could make automations based on number of occupants and not only occupied or not occupied?
No
I've seen a problem with occupancy, if I have 2+ people in the room and one of them leaves the sensor indicates that the room is empty, I don't know if you can see the same issue?
Does anyone know how to get this to turn on phillips hue lights? I have google home, alexa and smartthings.
Can this be used in a fenced backyard for zone presence detection?
Can the FP2 sensor work horizontally & upside down? If so, you may be able to mount it to your ceiling to try & eliminate dead zones.
If you mount it on the ceiling it drastically reduces the area it covers, but it does then give you fall detection which is pretty cool.
My only complaint is they don't send all the information to HA. People count, direction etc. Perfect device would be this but not dependent on their ecosystem for all features.
thanks for the great video. But may I ask can you add the fp2 sensor back to HomeKit after adding to home assistant? because I got error when I try to add it back to HomeKit after adding to ha
Does somebody knows how to change WiFi network without factory reset the defice?
Luv follow up videos, thanks.
Hi there,can I use this sensor to switch off/in my Aircon unit?
So i was able to pick up four of these, but each sensor has a different issue. I tried putting one in my main living right under the tv, but it doesnt seem to pick up a moving dot (the other rooms have different issues). Any idea why its not detecting me? the device firmware is updated and I tried resetting the device a couple times
Any idea how these work with dogs? Can they be set to ignore dogs, eg if using them for alarm purposes? Thanks
If i have a ceiling fan then everything presence 1 is practically useless. What to do?
Maybe I put that thing as high as my ceiling fan, the fan screw it up a lot.
Maybe I should put it lower?
Can it “see” through objects?
I.e can I hide it behind a picture frame on a counter?
The fp2 is a Money speculation, in EU over 80€, for 30usd you can buy the same tech of another brand
Build your own!! I've build one for 3 dollar.
These haven't been available ever since being released.
does it work with eWeLink or sonoff iHost?
Can you tell me if I use a aqara fp2 with Alexa only does the Lux sensor work ?
I enjoy all your videos and this new sensor sounds great. I wonder if there’s a way to make it work in a room if sometimes you want the lights to stay off (movie nights). I’m thinking if I turn off the lights, the sensor will keep turning them back on because it’s knows we’re in the room.
That's the biggest issue of smart homes at the moment. You can make the most complicated automation and find out later that it doesn't do what you wanted anyway, because people are not robots on rails doing the same thing every day at the same time with the same needs.
For what you are saying it might be possible to see if TV is playing media at certain time and set automation based on that.
The only way to achieve this as far as i can see is to set up a routine to do this based upon whether your tv is on or off. You would need a smart plug connected to your TV power supply to monitor this.
Or alternatively, if you want to prevent detection while only watching movies, set up a smart button along side of your seat that you press when watching a movie which will disable the motion sensor until you reactivate it, again using the button.
What is the power draw on it? I figure it is 12v, but what about amps?
FP2 or EP1? (Home Assistant)
What about pets? Dogs and cats? Is it easy to fine tune to detect only humans?
I'm also wondering how the FP2 can trigger automations like light bulbs without the internet and any hub. Brian on Automate your life say you can?!
I think you need internet and I am hoping using Alexa because my hub won’t work.
Hey @reedssmarthome, I just got a hold of fp2 and successfully added it on aqara app. (seems like homekit add is a must step). However, I cannot seem to have it discovered on Home Assistant. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I added HomeKit Bridge under Device, but it does not show. Can you help?
Are there any outdoor variants?
Hey Reed, great follow up! Like anything, working longer with the device will reveal flaws & gains. I’m hoping that the matter update arrives, as I only use SmartThings & Amazon in my routines. If you ever have the chance, I’d like to see the setup with the Everything sensor 1 and SmartThings, what it can do & how it compares! Thx!
I think there might be a bug with the Aqara app. I picked up a FP2 and was able to set it up with individual zones, however I noticed that the app stopped live tracking my position as I moved around in the room. The sensor still registers properly, it just don't update my position in the map unless I close the app and reopen.
Mike, where did you buy it. I cannot find them anywhere
Does it work with Hubitat?
Can you create a future video to show how Alexa routines work with the FP2 sensor?
I could look into it. It's actually really easy to do.
Add the Aqara Home skill in the Alexa app. It will discover the zone presence sensors you create in the Aqara app.
Then create an Alexa routine with the trigger being a smart home device. Select the zone and choose detected/not detected and you're good to go. It's basically like a motion sensor in the Alexa app.
@@reedssmarthome Maybe it is just me, but I have been fighting getting the Alexa app and the FP2 to play nicely together. Alexa found the zones I made, but then frequently tells me "there is a problem". Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.
HELP!! Does anyone know how to use the zones on alexa?
Ok, so as a fp1 and now fp2 owner; I set it in HomeKit to turn on the lights at sunset. BUT, if I’m in the room already pre sunset and sunset occurs, I have to exit and re-enter the room to trigger it. Any suggestions?
Use light sensor
I got the sensor too, but it just tells me that someone is president in the room, even if there is no-one!
So do you need an Apple device to set up FP2 with Home Assistant?
No
You say it works locally on home assistant, what about other platforms such as HomeKit?
Yes HomeKit as well. Any device made for HomeKit (or Matter since it's pretty much the same) has to work locally.
@@reedssmarthome great, just one more question.
If I mount it to the ceiling, and enable Fall Detection, does that mean the zone selections that you shown in your videos won’t work? Or can you have both enabled fall detection and zone detection as well?
I don't think zone detection will work if it's on the ceiling. When setting up the sensor you only have a few options and they guide you through set up process. You can only choose fall detection or zones, you can't have both.
Does it work with Alexa routines and is there a more affordable alternative?
Yes they work with Alexa routines. Nothing really exists that can do what this sensor can so that's why there isn't any affordable alternatives.
How does it do with large pets? Say 160lb Great Dane that gets in the couch sometimes....
oh damn, using google home, bought this and only now found out automations don't work. This wasn't clear for me. This makes the device practicly useless for me...
How good is it at ignoring pets? I didn't get the FP1 or EP1 as I've got 2 four legged hairballs (aka cats) and I don't want the TV to turn on whenever they decide to sleep on the sofa ;-)
It does pick up Luna when she jumps on the couch but it ignores her if she is just walking around.
@@reedssmarthome What's the sensitivity settings you use? I am not too worried about the sensor continuously picking me up while I sit on the sofa ;-) My routines are mainly based on me entering / leaving zones / rooms so the sensor wouldn't need to be overly sensitive.
I bought it then realized it didn’t work with smart things app 😢😢
Nap on the couch with flashing lights...
Place it in a corner and you won't have troubles with blind spots
They are out of stock everywhere
Fp2 are like rockinng horse...
Wait, Smart Things doesn’t Matter?
I’ll see myself out 🚶
I have the same thing set up for free using just old smartphone cams and Doods image recog
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once connected to the internet ...
Doesn't matter (no pun intended), it's not available anyway
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I wont be buying any products that require ipv6 to use, and I think its pretty arrogant of these manufactureres to think that they can make decisions for my about my home network. but they will find out quickly when I do not adopt their tech. as a engineer of smart homes, it wont just be me since I advise many other people on these things, and considering I am well versed and uderstand it, I sure as heck wont be suggesing people that dont understand it adopt ipv6 for the sake of some home device, so nope.. wont be adopting matter, and wont be adopting anything that requires ipv6.
"Thank you for whomever commented that" You put their name on the screen! A named shoutout would have been much nicer.
I couldn't remember their YT user name when I was talking to the camera. Putting their name on the screen happened long after that when I was editing the video.
I didn't need to know this