Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 vs SwitchBot Presence Sensor

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 wins with its higher owner rating, direct Wi-Fi connectivity, IPX5 water resistance, multi-person zone tracking and fall plus sleep modes. SwitchBot Presence Sensor counters with a lower price, battery-powered wireless mounting and an 8m movement detection range.

Wired sophistication versus wireless simplicity. The FP2 needs USB-C power and careful zone tuning, and in return tracks up to five people per zone with low latency over Wi-Fi. The SwitchBot needs no wires at all, but talks Bluetooth, requires a SwitchBot Hub for most integrations, and offers no zones or person counting.

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2, generally: its Wi-Fi link updates in real time, which matters for lights-on-when-you-enter automations. The SwitchBot Presence Sensor's Bluetooth-to-hub path can add a noticeable delay, so hub placement and distance matter.

The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and IFTTT directly, with no Matter. The SwitchBot Presence Sensor reaches Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit (via Matter), SmartThings and IFTTT through a SwitchBot Hub, plus a cloud-based Home Assistant integration.

Choose Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 for zone-based automations, multi-person households, bathrooms or covered outdoor spots, and anyone wanting fall or sleep monitoring. It demands setup patience but delivers unmatched depth in this pair.

Choose SwitchBot Presence Sensor if you want cheap, cable-free presence detection you can stick anywhere in seconds, especially if you already own a SwitchBot Hub. It keeps lights on while you sit still and reads room brightness, without zones or advanced modes.