*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*

I’d buy multiple Aqara Occupancy Sensors today if they were available in the US. At this point, I’m so happy with Aqara products I’d probably buy anything they’d release here!

@JohnCap523

2 жыл бұрын

I’d definitely be interested. I don’t understand why, as far as I am aware, the only actual occupancy sensor in the HomeKit world is Lutron Caseta which needs HomeBridge to be exposed to HomeKit. I’m fiddling right now an Onvis motion sensor, for the third time. And it’s for the ac in the wife’s craft room so you know I’m getting daily grief about inconsistencies in the automations I’m trying to trigger with motion (occupancy).

@nordemoniac

Жыл бұрын

It’ll probably show up in the end. But the downside is that it is much more expensive, it needs a power outlet, and it doesn’t necessary solve as many problems as you’d like. In a living room, it’d be perfect, but unfortunately it doesn’t detect through glass, so if you use it at a bathroom it won’t detect you while showering.

@frankraym

Жыл бұрын

I tried the new fp2 sensor and it's turning up to be amazing. I know people....

@Bikepacking

Жыл бұрын

@@frankraym where can i buy the new version

I love Aqara. Living in China, they're absolutely the dominant brand over here. So as you might have guessed, it doesn't personally bug me that the occupancy sensor isn't available outside China, but I certainly want to see Aqara increase its availability around the world.

Another thing you need to add. Aqara fp2 sensor is releasing soon. I'm lucky to be part of the program. And so i have my hands one of them. And the fp2 sensor is a game changer !

Good stuff. Loving my Aqara gear. Great to see new improvements on the way!

Two very beneficial Motion sensor I have implemented. Put one in the garage and when it detects motion between sunset and sunrise it’ll turn on certain lights. Removing us from walking into a dark house at night. Also implemented one that integrates with the ring doorbell. When it detects motion between sunset and sunrise it turns on the porch light.

I have found that a great way to not piss off my wife is by not having automations turn things off. It's easy to figure out when to turn a light on, but it's not always easy to figure out when to turn them off. I have a couple motion sensors that turn things on, but I either rely on someone to manually turn them off when they're done, or I turn off whatever got left on when we leave the house.

Great video Shane! I really am holding out of a "THREAD" motion sensor. I can't wait till they come out with one! Keep up the great videos! Thanks

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay!

Great video! Very informative about new HomeKit items. YES to thread. Nothing but great experience with thread so far.

The original Aqara motion sensors have been my go-to motion sensor as well. They work really well and even under Zigbee 1.2, they are incredibly quick- perceptively as fast as my Eve Thread door sensors. That said, I can’t see investing in new sensors when we are on the precipice of Matter’s launch. There’s a key reason: I don’t need one right now. If I did, I’d get this one. However, I am holding off on any new SmartHome projects until Matter’s launch, seeing what products come out immediately thereafter.

We NEED the occupancy sensor Aqara. Hurry up and release in the uk

Great video, Shane, as always. Love seeing your content each week. Yes Aqara, I would love to get several of the occupancy sensors. Please release them to the rest of the world. And yes, I am waiting on the Thread version of the motion sensor to replace my existing Aqara motion sensors. Hopefully, the new Thread version will come with two batteries and the other upgrades that this new sensor received.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frederick! I assume the thread version will also have two batteries, since it looks to be the exact same form factor (based on their teasers) as the P1. Hopefully.

@Farmer_26

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates Shane what do you recommend for outdoor motion sensor?

+1 for the occupancy sensor! Thanks for another great video!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

I had to laugh at the “spouse test” comment as my husband and I are constantly at odds over my smart home changes and his traditional “what as wrong with the wall switch!” argument! Anything that can work seamlessly so that they don’t even notice is a WIN!

An occupancy sensor would make things simpler. I really like the Aqara products as well, even though they require a hub. I put an Aqara sensor in the mailbox way at the end of my driveway and an Aqara Hub E1 just inside the garage door. Works like a charm to notify me when I have mail or when the mailbox is not closed all the way.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing Mark.

Shane. Another great video and I’m looking out for this P1 to be available on Amazon UK. Question for you. How did you automate your closest light? Obviously the P1 but did you install a AQARA Rocker light switch that it turns on or do you have a smart bulb? Thanks

I have one of the original motion sensors in my laundry room very similar to you. This new one looks like it will fix the same issues you had in the closet with timing out. Thanks for all the great videos!!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

hello, thanks for the video! do you know, if the sensor works with the fibaro home center 3, please?

ive got 2 FP1s, working with home assistant, in the states. Aliexpress has them from time to time, just gotta get lucky. Prices are coming down, so ill probably try to pick up a couple more. Positioning is important, i had one that wasnt working well, but i moved it to a different room and it works awesome now. Still slow to respond, so not good triggers for lights turning on, but paired with a motion sensor, they have been working really well.

Mine were delivered as I was watching this. Perfect timing!!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Thnx for the comparison Shane!👍👍 My indoor Aqara sensors work just fine, but the outdoor ones keep malfunctioning. Hope the Thread version comes out soon though

Great video as always Shane. I love their motion sensors but definitely would like to be able to adjust them, so I will be buying at least one of these. Yes, I definitely have a need for occupancy sensors. I would absolutely buy multiple if it was available in the US.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gregg!

I have been wanting an Aqara occupancy sensor for quite a while now. The review of the Chinese version you referenced for me very excited!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they'll release it internationally so we can give it a try!

If this can work on Homekit and Alexa, can it control Govee lights? I love homekit but also govee lights for gaming and other stuff. I tried making my eve motion automation trigger a govee shortcut of lights but I cant get it to work. Or does govee lights have to work with govee motion sensors? thanks.

Nice Video Shane!

Can you please help me with one question? How can I use an aqara light switch for a 3 way switch?

Occupancy sensor! I’d love it from Aqara

My version one does occupancy and motion running zigbee on homeassistant. Not sure if that's why.

Yes we absolutely need a genuine occupancy sensor!!!! Aqara needs to release it in the US!!

Great review Shane! Glad the new one passes the Wife test, that's high praise indeed 😂

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Shane, I had to change the batteries in the P1 Aqara Motion Sensor and now I cannot get it to connect back to HomeKit. I disconnected it from Aqara and added it back but it is not showing up in Homekit. I still have other P1 in Homekit and they still work fine. Why can I not get the P1 to show back up in Homekit with it re-connected to Aqara along with all other Motion Sensors?

Im a huge fan of Aqara from your videos and some other content creators. The price is right, and the quality is great. I am slowly making my home more and more Aqara devices for smart home. Occupancy Sensors would be amazing!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😃

Awesome video Shane!! Occupancy sensor would be great!! I’ve never had the opportunity to try an occupancy sensor but I feel like for certain situations would be better suited than a motion sensor, so Aqara, bring the occupancy sensor international please!!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jody! Yes, there are certainly times that an occupancy sensor would be better suited than a motion sensor, assuming it works as you'd expect it to.

Yes, occ sensor please! This is what the smart home market needs badly. First company to release a decent attempt gets my money!

@JohnCap523

2 жыл бұрын

Lutron Caseta

How do I know my current light illuminance lux of my room so that I can add an Automation based of the lux to use.

I’m glad they are adding features, but frankly things like the timeout and sensitivity adjustments (and custom ringtones on the newer camera hubs) should have been there from the start. They should let us trade in the old ones.

Im not familiar with motion sensors but i need one on our stairs to turn on the lights if motion is detected and i only need it to activate during the night and completely deactivated during the day. Will this do the job and will it connect to a sonoff zigbee hub pro. If not can anyone pls point me to the direction of what to look for or an alternative solution. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hey Shane, thanks for the video! near the end of this video how did you get the closet lights to dim on, or fade in, when you walked in as opposed to turning on instantly like what normally happens when you turn a light switch on? Thanks in advance!

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That is because the lights in that closet are Phillips Hue bulbs, and that's how they turn on/off. If it was a smart light switch instead, they would have turned on instantly instead.

@curnowornever

Жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates oh ok, got it. Thanks for answering!

is there a way to use this sensor to trigger a speaker to say phrase with homekit?

An occupancy sensor would be great! I just bought one of the original motion sensors and a G2H camera hub. For my situation I think an occupancy sensor would be better

Awesome video and breakdown, Shane! I like the Aqara motion sensor because of Zigbee and fast response times 💨

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!

6:18 - Начало самой эпичной сатиры нашей семьи! 🤣🤣🤣После твоего видео я несомненно беру его! Aqara по-умолчанию должен тебе абонентскую пожизненную плату за это видео! Пожалуй, я мне нужна подписка на тебя!))) Успехов!

I have a sonoff plus 3.0 in HA and the original aqara motion sensor paired with it just fine.

very good video👍💯

Good Video! My thoughts are: On a green floor, should I buy a Zigbee Hub or still wait for the Thread Motions Senosors. Today I am using lots of Thread devices but no Zigbee devices. What are your Opinions? Is Zigbee faster than Thread?

Great video! Btw What's that phone case? Looks nice.🤩

Great sensor, have 2 of them already but have to admit one thing: the stand is designed upside down. If you place a thicker part on a ceiling, movement of the sensor is limited by the cutout. If you need a flexibility in adjustment, you need to stick the sensor to the stand being upside-down...

Can't wait for them to release this for Thread ...

Is it possible to connect it with blitzwolf alarm system ?

I have the Same and its Works....

The light sensor of the P1 is exposed to Homekit? thanks

The original motion sensor does too seem to have configurable timeout. I just ordered two of both the old and new one, integrated them in Home Assistant via zigbee2mqtt, and although the original does not expose it as an entity, in zigbee2mqtt "Settings(specific)" page for the device, there's an "occupancy_timeout" value that can be changed, and which works as expected. Maybe it won't detect motion again until after 60 seconds though, I haven't tested that.

It's been over a year now. How is battery life compared to the sensitivity level you been using?

Love it! Just bought three. You keep making me spend money 🤣

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for watching Greg. Enjoy the new toys!

The light sensor is vital for my home setup as I have some scenes based on Lux threshold to turn on/off lights when I’m home. So the Philips Hue sensor is still the best choice.

@Nilsje

2 жыл бұрын

The original Aqara Motion Sensor has a lux sensor built in. Only major difference compared to the Philips one is the cooldown period (which is 60 seconds) with the Aqara original one.

@MarkLee1

Жыл бұрын

@@NilsjeNah, Aqara motion sensor doesn’t provide homekit with lux info.

I would love the occupancy sensor

Thanks for the review, now waiting to find it in the main stores….. because it is not easy to buy it for the moment. 👍

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

It’s available on Amazon.

Really helpful video. Thanks for that. Can we invoke a custom webhook URL upon motion detection through Aqara mobile app?

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You cannot do that in the Aqara app, but if using HomeKit, you can use "convert to shortcut" and use URL web hooks there.

any plans to review the Legrand Adorne homekit switches, dimmers?

Great Video! I totally agree Aqara is bar none the best accessories for HomeKit!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don!

Another great video...waiting for thread version!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

You should add the G3 camera from Aqara so many great automations you can have . It recognizes pets, people and can trigger new automations. Aqara is coming out with led strips. Which I'll put under my counter and use a water sensor and diy with a pressure sensor so when i stand on the area rug in the kitchen turns on light strip. And also i would use more hue lights you can do more automations as well in Alexa :)

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

I have the G3 and made a full video on it a while back. Great camera. Love the water sensor automation!

I have ideas but will wait for thread and hopefully occupancy sensor.

I finally took the plunge and put this in my guest bathroom with the timeout on 1 sec. But it still turns the lights out even if you’re moving about. Pops right back on but man is it aggravating. Guess on to the occupancy sensor 😅

I use the EcoBee sensor in the hallway to turn the light on & off. It works, but not as fast as I would like it to. I think I might give this a try.

@paultoillion2468

2 жыл бұрын

This is the exact reason why I came to this video. I'm looking for something that responds quickly as I'm usually already through the room before the ecobee senses motion.

I can’t find the P1 anywhere. Home Depot told me it’s been discontinued and no trace of this in Amazon. I love been trying to reach Aqara and have gotten response.

Loving the content on your channel! QQ is there a feature or a way of preventing pets setting off this sensor?

@ShaneCreates

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! No, unfortunately there is no way to prevent pets from triggering the motion sensor aside from placing it strategically where pets would not roam.

Yes. Bring the occupancy sensor to the USA!

What’s even the point of adding homekit support for motion sensor, but not adding it for light sensor? It’s like I pay additional buck for a feature which i can’t use. 🤷‍♂️

Can anybody tell what sensor they are using exactly?

Use a homebridge occupancy plugin with the motion detector for the best results. I have mine setup with multiple sensors controlling the occupancy/lights and it retains the smart switch functionality too where if you manually turn it on or off it will override the motion sensor. Creates multiple dummy switches but it works perfectly and is wife approved

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice workaround. Thanks for sharing!

@JohnCap523

2 жыл бұрын

Wait, what?

Bring on those Thread sensors! Would be really cool if the occupancy sensor picked up Thread on its way to the USA….

via homeassistant I can programe both version 1 and 2

Great review! I have a small home, just need to find some creative ways to use these … while overcoming my anti-tech wife :)

Old version randomly not detecting motion I hope new version has no that bug?

Please ,It ist compatible with Mi Home ?

Great video! Will this motion sensor work with Caseta dimmers? Through HomeKit

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it can be automated with any HomeKit lights or switches.

What I really really want to see from Aqara is a Physical keypad, (not a door lock etc) so I can enter an actual security code for the alarrm system. I use the G2H and E1 as hubs.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that would be a real nice addition to their lineup.

Can this work with SmartThings?

If i want to buy 6-8 cameras for my house (ofc homekit compatible) need them all to be working with homekit app... which cameras you'd recommend ?

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

There are a bunch that I like and recommend for different reasons. Some that I use: Eve Cam, Circle View Cam, Aqara G2H Pro and G3, Eufy Cams (for outdoors if you need wireless). I'd suggest looking at the features of them and decide which is best for you. I've done videos on all of the ones mentioned.

I got four Aqara motions sensors at home. Sometimes they are not reliable. They do detect movements but lights controlled through Homekit automation do NOT turn on. No idea what is happening. It is just very frustrating as I have to set up another automation in Homekit as the previous one stopped working.

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

If the sensor is detecting motion, it is not the sensor that is unreliable. Something else is going on. Perhaps your HomeKit automations are not running correctly (try restarting your homekit hubs). Alternatively, could the lights that it is controlling be unresponsive?

@fengjingbao

Жыл бұрын

​@@ShaneCreates Many thanks, Shane. Yes, the lights are responsive and when tested in the automation, they work properly. It might be the Homekit automation set up that is not working as expected especially when I choose a specific period of time for it to run.

Does anyone know if an Aqara motion sensor can control a Meross light switch? Or do the motion sensor only control aqara devices? Thanks for any help!

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

Yes it can if they both support HomeKit. You can create the automation in the Apple Home app.

@scotttuttle4705

Жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates thanks so much for the help! Love ur channel.

Yes

Occupancy might get me to come back to Aqara

Mine doesn't show in home app

Can you power these on and off or are they constantly powered on?

@ShaneCreates

3 ай бұрын

Battery powered and constantly on.

A battery-powered sensor with a battery life of up to 5 years is very attractive, especially with all the options to configure it. I'll wait for the thread-based sensor, although I suspect that might come with shorter battery life. One question I have is: what's the temperature range that this can work in? I'd like to put this in a stairwell that goes between the two floors of my house. It's an enclosed area so there wouldn't be any rain or wind, but it isn't heated so the temperature could go as low as 10ºF in the winter, and might get up to 100ºF in the summer.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

They list the operating temperature at -10℃～+55℃ (14ºF - 131ºF).

You should do a $10 and under video

For some reason I cannot find this P1 model on AliExpress, not even in the XIAO MI store. I only see it on Amazon and elsewhere. I have bought all my Aqara devices always directly from China to save a few Euros, but the unavailability of this one makes me really wonder. Is it not produced by the same manufacturer, or do they sell it under a different brand in china? Or is it already discontinued?

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

It is not discontinued. It’s available from official Aqara retailers.

Can i use any zigbbe sensor

I think I have the ORIGINAL motion & noice sensor - a Maltese. They were bred in Italy to be alert dogs for anyone trying to enter the King/Queens chambers, and 400 years later they are still barking at every noise within a block of the house and any movement past any window or door, day or night.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

What brand lights can you use with this sensor ?

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

If using the sensor in HomeKit, you can automate it to turn on any light or switch that also supports HomeKit, as I've done.

@alanfields5136

Жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates I can’t find any led low profile 6” lights that work with HomeKit

Hey Shane is there a sensor or anything i can do (Maybe a shortcut) that will keep the lights on when it senses motion. For example I had a sensor in the bathroom and when i was in the bathroom (washing my face, brushing my teeth, etc) and I’m moving around but the lights still turn off. I want something that will keep the lights on while it sense motion and turn off after a few minutes of not sensing any motion. Is there anything I can to help with that? P.S. love the videos! You are so much help. Keep it up!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching Devin. This is the tricky thing about motion automations and why I haven't used a lot of them in the past. They are really hard to get just right. In theory, something like an occupancy sensor, as briefly mentioned in the video, would be more ideal for situations like this. That said, the options on this new P1 seem to give me better control over this. Just as I showed in my closet, I can turn the sensitivity to high and the timeout duration really low. That helps a lot.The automation that turns the light on when it detects motion and turns off after 2 minutes. You can also try using "stops detecting motion" as the trigger. They usually take some trial and error to find the combination that works right for your situation.

@markjohnson2754

2 жыл бұрын

Set your automation to turn off the lights after 10 minutes (or whatever time). The motion sensor should reset the automation timer whenever it senses motion, so as long as you don't stand perfectly still for more than 10 minutes, the lights should stay on while you're there. I have my office lights automation set that way and it works perfectly.

@devinjohnson44

2 жыл бұрын

@@markjohnson2754 what sensor do you have?

@devinjohnson44

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates ok im definitely gonna try that stops detecting. Thanks for the help.

@markjohnson2754

2 жыл бұрын

@@devinjohnson44 The earlier Aqara motion detector. Not the new P1.

we need the FP1 presence sensor in north america

For the closet why don’t you use a window door sensor, that’s what I do and never had an issue, is great because when I am in the closet I keep the door open, do what I need to do and the lights are on. Once I live I close the door and the lights shut off. No timers no nothing just on and off depending on the door. I feel like this is the best system for closets, maybe you routine is different though idk 😁

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s what I do for other closets, and I agree, works great. But we almost never close the master closet door all the way so that wouldn’t work for this one.

The lives are a whole lot of fun btw

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hunter! 😃

Same!

If the Aqara FP1 occupancy sensor was easy to acquire in the US, I'd have 3 already. Don't feel like experimenting with sellers and waiting for Aliexpress on something that expensive

3:00 mins in he finally gets to the point.

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

Chapter titles are placed in every video for your convenience. 😉

So So SO!! Want a reliable occupancy sensor. If it's the FP1, fantastic.