Short answer
Aqara FP2 works with Home Assistant through the local HomeKit Device integration after Aqara Home setup. It does not require Apple hardware or an Aqara hub, and it is not a Matter or Thread sensor. Configure zones and calibration in Aqara Home first, then pair the available HomeKit accessory to Home Assistant.
Best path
Configure FP2 in the Aqara app first
Best for zone setup, calibration, firmware updates, and validating the sensor before Home Assistant troubleshooting.
Use the local HomeKit Device path
Prefer Home Assistant's HomeKit Device integration (formerly HomeKit Controller) over cloud-only exposure when you need automation reliability.
Build automations from stable entities
Use stable presence or zone entities for lighting automations, and avoid rebuilding automations before entity names settle.
Avoid path
Treating FP2 like a basic PIR motion sensor
FP2 is a presence and zone sensor, so setup, calibration, and entity behavior are more complex.
Expecting zone editing inside Home Assistant
Advanced zone configuration is normally handled in the Aqara app.
Skipping LAN and discovery checks
If FP2 is not discovered or entities are stale, network reachability and discovery path matter before reset.
Compatibility summary
| Device | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Home Assistant |
| Status | Works |
| Required hubs | No extra hub identified |
| Hub risk | none |
| Protocols | Wi-Fi, HomeKit, Aqara Cloud |
| Confidence | high |
| Tested by us | No |
Hub requirement diagnosis
No extra hub is modeled for the primary path, but your ecosystem controller still matters.
How to connect
- Set up Wi-Fi, firmware, calibration, and detection zones in Aqara Home.
- Make FP2 available for pairing, then add it with Home Assistant's local HomeKit Device integration.
- Confirm the room and zone occupancy sensors are stable before creating automations.
What may not work
- Zone creation, calibration, firmware updates, and some advanced settings remain in Aqara Home.
- FP2 is not a native Matter or Thread device.
Verification and evidence
- Verified on
- 2026-07-19
- Evidence level
- Official product documentation + Home Assistant integration documentation; not physically tested by SmartHomeCompat
Update FP2 in Aqara Home before troubleshooting. Aqara does not publish one universal minimum firmware for every region and integration path, so record the installed version rather than relying on an invented cutoff.
Troubleshooting checklist
- Confirm FP2 works in Aqara Home and record its firmware version before changing integrations.
- Keep FP2 and the target controller reachable on the same LAN; check mDNS and VLAN rules if discovery fails.
- A HomeKit accessory can be paired to only one HomeKit controller at a time; remove the old controller pairing without factory-resetting first.
- After changing Aqara zones, reload the integration or restart Home Assistant before rebuilding entities.
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FAQ
Does Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 work with Home Assistant?
Aqara FP2 works with Home Assistant through the local HomeKit Device integration after Aqara Home setup. It does not require Apple hardware or an Aqara hub, and it is not a Matter or Thread sensor. Configure zones and calibration in Aqara Home first, then pair the available HomeKit accessory to Home Assistant.
Does Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 need a hub?
No extra hub was identified for this connection path, but controller requirements can still depend on your home setup.
What features may be missing in Home Assistant?
Zone creation, calibration, firmware updates, and some advanced settings remain in Aqara Home. FP2 is not a native Matter or Thread device.
Is Aqara FP2 a Matter or Thread sensor?
No. Aqara FP2 is commonly used through Wi-Fi, Aqara app setup, and HomeKit-related paths rather than as a native Matter over Thread sensor.
Can Home Assistant edit Aqara FP2 zones?
Advanced FP2 zones and calibration are usually configured in the Aqara app. Home Assistant is better used for consuming the resulting entities in automations.
What should I do if Aqara FP2 entities are missing in Home Assistant?
Confirm the FP2 works in Aqara first, check the local HomeKit Device discovery path, keep devices on the same LAN, then reload or restart before re-pairing.