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Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E vs GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor

Full Smart Presence Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Govee sites.
2026 verdict
If you rent and have no Zigbee hub, the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor is the easier presence sensor to live with, because it joins your Wi-Fi directly.
GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
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GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
$39.99

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It also reaches further, 8 m against 6 m, and pairs microwave radar with PIR, so it catches both someone sitting still and someone walking in. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E wins on ecosystems: Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter are all supported, where the GoveeLife stops at Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, and it doubles as a Zigbee router in a compact 69g body. Coverage is close, 50 m² for the Aqara against 48 m², and neither has a light sensor or fall alerts. Pick the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor for a hub-free Alexa or Google Home setup, and the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E for Apple Home, Matter or an existing Zigbee network.
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FeatureAqara Presence Sensor FP1EGoveeLife Smart Presence SensorWinner
Rating4.03.9Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
ConnectivityZigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothGoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantAqara Presence Sensor FP1E
Area of Detection538 sq ft (50 m²)517 sq ft (48 m²)Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
Range of Detection6m / 19ft8m / 26ftGoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
Price$39.99$39.99Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
SensorsPresencePresenceTie
AlertsPresence AlertsPresence AlertsTie
Angle of Detection120°120°Tie

What the differences mean

Hub or Wi-Fi

The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, using Bluetooth only for pairing, so it works on its own. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E is Zigbee only and needs a hub, in exchange for acting as a Zigbee router.

Platforms

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E works with Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter as well as Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor covers Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant only.

Detection

The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor combines microwave radar with PIR and reaches 8 m. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E is mmWave with a 6 m reach. Both see 120 degrees over about the same area, 48 against 50 m².

Size

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E measures 57 x 50 x 37 mm and weighs 69g. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor is much bulkier at 109 x 69 x 80 mm and 11oz, harder to place discreetly.

Which one to buy if

Aqara

Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E

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$39.99
$49.99

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  • + Rating: 4.0
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Area of Detection: 538 sq ft (50 m²)
  • - Connectivity: Zigbee vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Range of Detection: 6m / 19ft vs 8m / 26ft
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GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor

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$39.99

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  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • + Range of Detection: 8m / 26ft
  • - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.0
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

What owners say

Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E owners keep coming back to detection that is fast and consistent, whether someone walks in or sits motionless at a desk, which is what makes it trustworthy for lights and fans in single-occupant rooms. Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT users describe a direct, reliable integration once it is configured, and owners who also have the Aqara FP2 call the FP1E the simpler alternative for one person. The warnings are about the network: several buyers found it only partly worked on a non-Aqara Zigbee hub, full Apple Home and Matter support needs an Aqara hub, and a minority had to re-pair it after disconnects on hubs like Hubitat or SmartThings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E or GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor for hub-free homes, since it joins Wi-Fi directly and reaches 8 m. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E is the better choice for Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter, and for anyone already running Zigbee.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E and the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

The connection. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor uses Wi-Fi and needs no hub, while the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E uses Zigbee and needs one, but in return supports Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter.

What is the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

A mains-powered presence sensor that pairs microwave radar with PIR to detect both stillness and movement across 48 m² and 8 m, connecting over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi to Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E does a similar job over Zigbee.

Do either of these sensors measure light?

No. Neither the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E nor the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor has an ambient light sensor, so daylight conditions for lighting automations have to come from another device.

Who should buy the Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E?

Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter users with a Zigbee hub who want a compact single-person presence sensor that also strengthens the Zigbee mesh.

Who should buy the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant households without a Zigbee hub that want whole-room presence detection with a longer reach.

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