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Apollo MSR-2 vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2

Full Smart Presence Sensors comparison in 2026

Data from the official Apollo Automation and Aqara sites.
2026 verdict
Budget DIY sensor meets category flagship, and the flagship wins big: the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 dominates this presence sensor matchup on weather resistance, connectivity, integrations, alerts and multi-person detection, tracking up to five people across zones with an IPX5 shell and fall plus sleep monitoring built in. The Apollo MSR-2 counters only on price, staying far cheaper with its LD2410 radar module wired directly to Wi-Fi and Home Assistant, no hub and no other platform required. Both are wired and include a light sensor. Anyone wanting multi-zone, multi-person automation or safety monitoring needs the FP2; Home Assistant tinkerers on the tightest budget can still make do with the Apollo MSR-2.
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FeatureApollo MSR-2Aqara Presence Sensor FP2Winner
Weather ResistanceNOIPX5Aqara Presence Sensor FP2
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothAqara Presence Sensor FP2
IntegrationsHome AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantAqara Presence Sensor FP2
AlertsPresence AlertsPresence Alerts, Fall AlertsAqara Presence Sensor FP2
Multi-Person DetectionNOYESAqara Presence Sensor FP2
SensorsPresence, LightPresence, LightTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
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  • + Weather Resistance: IPX5
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

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 has 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.

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