| Feature | Apollo MSR-2 | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.69 | $82.99 | Apollo MSR-2 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IPX5 | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 |
| Integrations | Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 |
| Alerts | Presence Alerts | Presence Alerts, Fall Alerts | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 |
| Multi-Person Detection | NO | YES | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 |
| Sensors | Presence, Light | Presence, Light | Tie |
- + Price: $35.69
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IPX5
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Weather Resistance: IPX5
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT
- - Price: $82.99 vs $35.69
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Apollo MSR-2 or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2?
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 wins decisively: multi-person zone tracking, IPX5 water resistance, fall and sleep monitoring, and a wide integration list including HomeKit and SmartThings. Apollo MSR-2 answers only with a lower price.
What is the biggest difference between Apollo MSR-2 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2?
Ambition. The FP2 maps a room into zones, tracks up to five occupants, and adds fall and sleep monitoring over Wi-Fi with no hub. The Apollo MSR-2 is a simpler, single-purpose radar sensor built around the LD2410 module, connecting to Home Assistant only with none of the FP2's extra modes.
Which one is weather resistant?
Only the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2, rated IPX5 so it tolerates humid rooms like bathrooms. The Apollo MSR-2 has no weather resistance rating.
Does the Apollo MSR-2 have an owner rating like the FP2?
No. The Apollo MSR-2 is sold directly from Apollo Automation and has no public rating history yet. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is sold through Amazon with an extensive owner review history.
Who should buy Apollo MSR-2?
Choose Apollo MSR-2 if you run Home Assistant exclusively, want the cheapest option in this pair, and only need basic single-zone presence detection with no fall or sleep monitoring.
Who should buy Aqara Presence Sensor FP2?
Choose Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 for zone-based automation, multi-person households, humid rooms needing IPX5, or if fall and sleep monitoring matter, and you are ready for its setup effort.
