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Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E vs SwitchBot Presence Sensor
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Key differences between Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E and SwitchBot Presence Sensor
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
- Bluetooth (connectivity): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — No; SwitchBot Presence Sensor — Yes.
- Zigbee Router (features): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Yes; SwitchBot Presence Sensor — No.
- Wired (power): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Yes; SwitchBot Presence Sensor — No (Battery powered, up to 2 years on a single charge).
- Light (sensors): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — No; SwitchBot Presence Sensor — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- Zigbee (connectivity): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Zigbee Hub required; SwitchBot Presence Sensor — No.
- Range Of Detection (features): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — 6m / 19ft; SwitchBot Presence Sensor — 8m movement / 5m static presence.
- Alexa (integrations): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Aqara Hub required; SwitchBot Presence Sensor — SwitchBot Hub required.
- Apple Home (integrations): Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E — Aqara Hub required (Zigbee end device: reaches Apple Home through an Aqara hub (Matter over Bridge).); SwitchBot Presence Sensor — SwitchBot 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.
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These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
Compare capabilities, compatibility and setup requirements.
Option 2 · SwitchBot
SwitchBot Presence Sensor
Catalog update date not recorded
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Consider your setup
Apple Home
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1EAqara Hub required
- SwitchBot Presence SensorSwitchBot Hub required
Confirm which features appear in Apple Home and whether extra hardware or a subscription is needed for your intended use.
Inspect the specificationsConsider your setup
Matter
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1EAqara Hub required
- SwitchBot Presence SensorSwitchBot Hub required
Confirm the exact device type and the features exposed in your chosen platform. Protocol support does not establish feature parity across apps.
Inspect the specificationsYour priorities, side by side
Focus on what changes.
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
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Yes
Connectivity
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Yes
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Zigbee Hub required
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
Features
- 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.
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- 120°
- 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.
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Not recorded
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
Zone positioning and AI self-learning anti-interference
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Not recorded
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Not recorded
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- 6m / 19ft
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- 8m movement / 5m static presence
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
Integrations
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- SwitchBot Hub required
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee end device: reaches Apple Home through an Aqara hub (Matter over Bridge).
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- SwitchBot Hub required
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- SwitchBot Hub required
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Yes
- 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.
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- SwitchBot Hub required
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Aqara Hub required
Catalog note
Via Matter, through an Aqara hub acting as Matter bridge.
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- SwitchBot Hub required
Power
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- Yes
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- No
Catalog note
Battery powered, up to 2 years on a single charge
Sensors
- Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E
- No
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Yes
- 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
- SwitchBot Presence Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
mmWave radar combined with PIR; detects subtle chest movements of stationary people
| Specification | Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E | SwitchBot Presence Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Zigbee Hub required | No | |
| Features | ||
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. | 120° | |
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. | Not recorded | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteZone positioning and AI self-learning anti-interference | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| No | Not recorded | |
| 6m / 19ft | 8m movement / 5m static presence | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Integrations | ||
| Aqara Hub required | SwitchBot Hub required | |
Aqara Hub requiredCatalog noteZigbee end device: reaches Apple Home through an Aqara hub (Matter over Bridge). | SwitchBot Hub required | |
| Aqara Hub required | SwitchBot Hub required | |
| Yes | Yes | |
Aqara Hub requiredCatalog noteZigbee with Matter over Bridge support: exposed to Matter through a Matter-capable Aqara hub such as the Hub M3. | SwitchBot Hub required | |
Aqara Hub requiredCatalog noteVia Matter, through an Aqara hub acting as Matter bridge. | SwitchBot Hub required | |
| Power | ||
| Yes | NoCatalog noteBattery powered, up to 2 years on a single charge | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | Yes | |
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 | YesCatalog notemmWave radar combined with PIR; detects subtle chest movements of stationary people | |
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