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Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 vs GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor

Full Smart Presence Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Govee sites.
2026 verdict
Presence sensors built around radar tend to trade platform reach for raw coverage, and the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is the platform pick of this pair.
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It reaches Apple HomeKit and SmartThings, adds a light sensor and fall alerts, and carries an IPX5 rating the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor lacks. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor answers with a lower price, a higher owner rating and more raw coverage, 48 square meters and 8 meters of range against 40 square meters and 7 meters on the Aqara. It pairs microwave radar with PIR rather than radar alone, and covers Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Neither Apple HomeKit nor SmartThings appear on the GoveeLife's list at all. Pick the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 for HomeKit, SmartThings or fall detection, and the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor for the largest room at the lowest price.
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FeatureAqara Presence Sensor FP2GoveeLife Smart Presence SensorWinner
Price$82.99$39.99GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
Rating3.63.9GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
Weather ResistanceIPX5NOAqara Presence Sensor FP2
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantAqara Presence Sensor FP2
SensorsPresence, LightPresenceAqara Presence Sensor FP2
AlertsPresence Alerts, Fall AlertsPresence AlertsAqara Presence Sensor FP2
Area of Detection431 sq ft (40 m²)517 sq ft (48 m²)GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
Range of Detection7m / 23ft8m / 26ftGoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
Angle of Detection120°120°Tie

What the differences mean

Detection technology

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 uses mmWave radar alone. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor pairs microwave radar with PIR, aiming to catch both a still person and clear movement in one reading.

Coverage and range

The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor covers 48 square meters at up to 8 meters of range. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 covers 40 square meters at up to 7 meters.

Reaching Apple HomeKit and SmartThings

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 works with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings alongside Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor supports Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant only.

Light sensor

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 has a built-in light sensor for brightness-based automations. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor has none, so a lighting automation needs that reading from another device.

Fall and sleep monitoring

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 offers optional fall detection and contactless sleep monitoring, though not at the same time as normal presence detection. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor has neither mode.

Which one to buy if

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GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor

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  • + Price: $39.99
  • + Rating: 3.9
  • + Area of Detection: 517 sq ft (48 m²)
  • - Weather Resistance: NO vs IPX5
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

What owners say

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 owners report a real step up from plain motion sensors once the sensor is tuned: lights that stay on through a still afternoon at a desk, one unit covering a room split into several zones, and a light sensor that adds brightness to the automations. Fall and sleep monitoring get singled out for elderly care and for tracking sleep without a wearable, though only one of the sensor's three modes can run at a time. The recurring complaint is ghost detections, mmWave radar picks up reflections off mirrors and glass, a spinning ceiling fan or even a pillow left on a chair, until interference zones are mapped carefully in the Aqara app, and setup itself needs an Aqara account even for a HomeKit-only install.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 or the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 for platform reach, a light sensor and fall detection. The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor is the better pick for the largest room at the lowest price, and it currently rates higher.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 and the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

Platforms against coverage. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 reaches Apple HomeKit and SmartThings and adds a light sensor and fall detection, while the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor covers a slightly larger area and range by combining radar with PIR.

Does the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor work with Apple HomeKit?

No. It supports Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 adds Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings on top of those three.

Which sensor covers a bigger room, the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 or the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

The GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor, rated for 48 square meters at up to 8 meters, against 40 square meters and 7 meters on the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2.

Who should buy the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2?

Apple HomeKit or SmartThings households that also want a light sensor and the option of fall or sleep monitoring in the same device.

Who should buy the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor?

Alexa, Google Home or Home Assistant users who want the largest coverage area for the lowest price and do not need HomeKit, SmartThings or a light sensor.

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