How the NEW Aqara FP300 is changing my smart home

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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See how the Aqara FP300 battery-powered millimeter wave presence sensor is transforming my Apple Home setup with ultra-reliable occupancy detection, smarter closet lighting, and automations that work even when you’re not moving. In this video I walk through how the FP300 pairs over Zigbee or Thread, works with Matter over Thread, uses its built-in light level sensor and advanced presence detection to prevent false triggers, and how it compares to older Aqara sensors and basic motion sensors in a modern smart home.

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*Chapters*
00:00 Intro
00:28 Why use mmWave?
01:35 Background on my setup
02:16 Specs and other sensors
02:40 Why the FP2 wasn't for me
03:19 Unboxing and setup
05:03 Upgrading my closet
06:22 Automating my lights with FP300
07:12 Apple Home automation
07:56 My Apple Home problem
08:47 Solving my problem
10:20 Settings you should know about
11:18 Conclusion

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