Aqara Zigbee Motion Sensor
Smart Electronics
“The Aqara Zigbee Motion Sensor is a compact, reliable PIR motion sensor that excels in HomeKit and Zigbee ecosystems. While the original model suffers from limited detection angles due to its cylindrical design, the Aqara P1 addresses these issues with adjustable sensitivity through hubs. Best suited for users deeply invested in Aqara's ecosystem who need a dependable, low-maintenance sensor with excellent battery life.”
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Compact cylindrical design blends discreetly into most indoor spaces
community.home-assistant.ioAqara motion sensor is significantly more reliable than Sonoff and Ouvopo
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P1 model includes ambient light sensor enabling day/night automation differentiation
shafi.com.auAmbient light level detection allowing automations to differentiate between day and night
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P1 features adjustable magnetic mounting bracket for precise coverage in hallways and staircases
shafi.com.au360-degree adjustable mounting bracket
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Long battery life on CR2450 cells ideal for low-maintenance smart home setups
shafi.com.auRuns for years depending on usage
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Seamless Zigbee pairing with Home Assistant, HomeKit, and Aqara hubs
shafi.com.auPairs seamlessly with Zigbee hubs
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Cylindrical original design lacks fresnel lens limiting ceiling mounting and detection angle
community.home-assistant.ioNo fresnel lens limits functional detection angle
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P1 sensitivity and detection range not adjustable without hub/platform support
shafi.com.auFine-tuning may be limited
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IP20 rating means P1 is not waterproof and must stay indoors or well-protected
shafi.com.auP1 is not waterproof
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Requires proprietary Aqara hub for full HomeKit and advanced features
techhive.comFP1E requires an Aqara smart home hub
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The only thing adjustable is the detection duration, which is the delay time after no motion is detected.
cnx-software.comThe only thing adjustable is the detection duration, which is the delay time after no motion is detected.