Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E vs Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Third Reality sites.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E earns the nod over Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 on the strength of rating and integrations. Its strongest advantages show up in rating and integrations, with its broader overall balance helping widen the gap. Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 is still relevant if you care most about sensors, but Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E is the stronger recommendation overall. Overall, Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E makes more sense for most people.

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Feature	Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E	Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3	Winner
Rating	4.1	3.6	Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
Sensors	Presence	Presence, Light	Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3
Price	$49.99	$49.99	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	Zigbee	Zigbee	Tie
Alerts	Presence Alerts	Presence Alerts	Tie
Multi-Person Detection	NO	NO	Tie
Range of Detection	6m / 19ft	6m / 19ft	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E

$49.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.1
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Sensors: Presence vs Presence, Light

Third Reality

Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3

$49.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Sensors: Presence, Light
- Rating: 3.6 vs 4.1
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E or Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3?

Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating and integrations.

What is the biggest difference between Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E and Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E lists 4.1, while Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 lists 3.6.

Which one looks better on price?

Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E is listed at $49.99, while Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 is listed at $49.99. Tie.

Who should buy Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E?

Choose Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E if your priority is rating and integrations and that matters more than sensors.

Who should buy Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3?

Choose Third Reality Smart Presence Sensor R3 if your priority is sensors and that matters more than rating.

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