Aqara Zigbee Motion Sensor P1
The Aqara Zigbee Motion Sensor P1 requires the Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub for operation and is not compatible with other Zigbee hubs. It supports integration with Aqara Home, Apple HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT, and Home Assistant. The sensor offers a long 5-year battery life and features configurable detection timeout and adjustable viewing angles for precise motion detection. It supports local alerts and cloud notifications as part of smart home automations.
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Key Features
- Compatible only with Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub; not compatible with other Zigbee hubs.
- Supports Aqara Home, HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT, and Home Assistant integration.
- 5-year battery life with reliable performance in low temperatures.
- Configurable detection timeout adjustable from 1 to 200 seconds via Aqara Home app.
- Wide detection range with 170° field of view up to 4 meters and 150° up to 7 meters.
- Adjustable 360° stand for optimal sensor angle positioning.
- Three sensitivity levels: high, medium, and low to suit different environments.
- Local sound and light alarms plus cloud notifications upon motion detection.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very long 5-year battery life reduces maintenance.
- Flexible configuration options for detection timeout and sensitivity.
- Wide detection angles and adjustable viewing make placement versatile.
- Seamless integration with multiple smart home platforms.
- Supports both local and cloud-based alert notifications.
Cons
- Requires Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub; incompatible with other Zigbee hubs.
- No light sensitivity function when used with HomeKit and Alexa.
- Limited official support for Zigbee2MQTT and third-party USB dongles.
- Must be placed within 10 meters of the Aqara Zigbee Hub for reliable connection.
Practical Use Cases
- Automated lighting control in entryways triggered by motion detection.
- Home security alert system that notifies via local alarms and cloud notifications.
- Energy-saving setup by configuring timeout to reduce false triggers.
- Integration with smart plugs to power devices when motion is detected.
- Monitoring presence in rooms for smart HVAC or ventilation control.
- Use in conjunction with smart wall switches for seamless home automation scenes.
Key Specs & Details
- Dimensions: 1.46″ D x 2.17″ W x 2.76″ H
- Connectivity: Zigbee 3.0 protocol (requires Aqara Zigbee Hub)
- Detection range: 4 meters at 170° field of view; up to 7 meters at 150°
- Sensitivity levels: High, Medium, Low
- Detection timeout configurable from 1 to 200 seconds
- Battery: Long-life with up to 5 years of operation
- Recommended placement: Within 10 meters (393 inches) of the Aqara Hub
- Compatibility: Works with Aqara Home, Apple HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT, Home Assistant