Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
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๐ *About this video*
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 youโre 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
#Aqara #FP300 #smarthomeautomation
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Get an FP300 on Amazon amzn.to/3WPMF05
Use code "ERICFP300" to get 15% off until Saturday, November 15th
๐๏ธ *Watch More*
youtu.be/bhA3sJPDX7w
youtu.be/R1_5-_H-eLQ
๐๏ธ *Other Products*
Aqara H2 US 4 button switch geni.us/nfVi [Amazon]
Aqara T1M Ceiling light geni.us/CsUAEA [Amazon]
๐ *About this video*
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 youโre 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.
๐ *Sunday Scene Newsletter*
ericw.org/newsletter
It's just 3 Apple or smart home things worth your attention.
โ *Subscribe*
youtube.com/@EricWelander?sub_confirmation=1
๐ธ *Instagram*
instagram.com/ericwelander
๐งต *Threads*
threads.net/@ericwelander
*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
#Aqara #FP300 #smarthomeautomation
๐ผ *Details*
- Some links in this description are affiliate links and might support the channel at no additional cost to you
- This video and all of Eric Welander's channel are a production of E. Welander, LLC
