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Apollo MSR-2 vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
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Key differences between Apollo MSR-2 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
A summary of selected recorded differences between these presence sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Apollo MSR-2 — Yes; Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — No.
- Zigbee Router (features): Apollo MSR-2 — No; Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Yes.
- Light (sensors): Apollo MSR-2 — Yes; Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Zigbee (connectivity): Apollo MSR-2 — No; Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Zigbee Hub required.
- Alexa (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No (Apollo ships ESPHome firmware aimed at Home Assistant and publishes no Alexa skill); Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Aqara Hub required.
- Apple Home (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No; Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Aqara Hub required (Zigbee end device: reaches Apple Home through an Aqara hub (Matter over Bridge).).
- Google Home (integrations): Apollo MSR-2 — No; Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Aqara Hub required.
Information still to confirm
- 3 of 25 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
- Check the full table and manufacturer documentation before ruling out a device.
These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
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What the catalog tells us
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10differences with recorded values for every device
3rows with missing or unspecified information
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Apple Home
- Apollo MSR-2No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1EAqara Hub required
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Matter
- Apollo MSR-2No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1EAqara Hub required
Confirm the exact device type and the features exposed in your chosen platform. Protocol support does not establish feature parity across apps.
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Mark the specifications you care about. Open manufacturer sources for verification scope; fields without citations remain catalog data. Expand notes for other qualifications.
Showing 25 of 25 rows. “Not recorded” does not mean “No”.
Alerts
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
Connectivity
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Zigbee Hub required
Features
- Apollo MSR-2
- Not recorded
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- 120°
Manufacturer source
The stated field of view is up to 120 degrees.
Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Wall-side installation is rated for up to 35 square metres. These coverage figures are not interchangeable.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Apollo MSR-2
- Not recorded
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- 50 m²
Manufacturer source
The advertised coverage is up to 50 square metres with ceiling mounting.
Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Wall-side installation is rated for up to 35 square metres. These coverage figures are not interchangeable.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- Not recorded
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- 6m / 19ft
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
Integrations
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
Catalog note
Apollo ships ESPHome firmware aimed at Home Assistant and publishes no Alexa skill
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee end device: reaches Apple Home through an Aqara hub (Matter over Bridge).
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee with Matter over Bridge support: exposed to Matter through a Matter-capable Aqara hub such as the Hub M3.
- Apollo MSR-2
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
Catalog note
Via Matter, through an Aqara hub acting as Matter bridge.
Power
- Apollo MSR-2
- USB-C
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
Sensors
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
Manufacturer source
An ambient-light sensor supports lighting automations.
Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product sensor description
- Model
- Apollo MSR-2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- Apollo MSR-2
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The MSR-2 uses an LD2410B millimetre-wave sensor.
Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product sensor description
- Model
- Apollo MSR-2
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
Manufacturer source
Presence detection uses millimetre-wave radar.
Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Wall-side installation is rated for up to 35 square metres. These coverage figures are not interchangeable.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
mmwave sensor
| Specification | Apollo MSR-2 | Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
| Not recorded | 120°Manufacturer sourceThe stated field of view is up to 120 degrees. Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E manufacturer product page →
Wall-side installation is rated for up to 35 square metres. These coverage figures are not interchangeable. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Not recorded | 50 m²Manufacturer sourceThe advertised coverage is up to 50 square metres with ceiling mounting. Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E manufacturer product page →
Wall-side installation is rated for up to 35 square metres. These coverage figures are not interchangeable. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | 6m / 19ft | |
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteApollo ships ESPHome firmware aimed at Home Assistant and publishes no Alexa skill | Aqara Hub required | |
| No | Aqara Hub requiredCatalog noteZigbee end device: reaches Apple Home through an Aqara hub (Matter over Bridge). | |
| No | Aqara Hub required | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | Aqara Hub requiredCatalog noteZigbee with Matter over Bridge support: exposed to Matter through a Matter-capable Aqara hub such as the Hub M3. | |
| No | Aqara Hub requiredCatalog noteVia Matter, through an Aqara hub acting as Matter bridge. | |
| Power | ||
| USB-C | Yes | |
| Sensors | ||
YesManufacturer sourceAn ambient-light sensor supports lighting automations. Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | No | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe MSR-2 uses an LD2410B millimetre-wave sensor. Apollo MSR-2 manufacturer product page →
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | YesManufacturer sourcePresence detection uses millimetre-wave radar. Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E manufacturer product page →
Wall-side installation is rated for up to 35 square metres. These coverage figures are not interchangeable. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog notemmwave sensor | |
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The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.
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