Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
The LaFaer Wireless Human Presence Sensor is an affordable mmWave sensor that works with Matter over Thread and runs on AA batteries or USB-C, making it one of the most versatile smart home presence sensors available. In this video, I walk through the hardware, mounting options, setup in Apple Home, and how I use it to automate LED accent lights in my home office. I also compare the LaFaer directly to the Aqara FP300 mmWave sensor, covering differences in size, motion detection, Zigbee vs. Thread, coin cell vs. AA batteries, and availability. Watch the full video to find out which mmWave presence sensor is the better buy for your smart home in 2026.
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00:00 Intro
01:11 Hardware
02:10 Software and automation
04:30 LaFaer app
05:51 Performance and experience using it
06:54 LaFaer vs Aqara's FP300
08:40 Which mmWave presence sensor is right for you?
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The LaFaer Wireless Human Presence Sensor is an affordable mmWave sensor that works with Matter over Thread and runs on AA batteries or USB-C, making it one of the most versatile smart home presence sensors available. In this video, I walk through the hardware, mounting options, setup in Apple Home, and how I use it to automate LED accent lights in my home office. I also compare the LaFaer directly to the Aqara FP300 mmWave sensor, covering differences in size, motion detection, Zigbee vs. Thread, coin cell vs. AA batteries, and availability. Watch the full video to find out which mmWave presence sensor is the better buy for your smart home in 2026.
🎞️ *Watch More*
youtu.be/HM2nivWFBu4
🛍️ *Go Shopping*
LaFaer Wireless Human Presence Sensor LWR01 lafaer.co/products/human-presence-sensor-lwr01 (Not an affiliate link, but the link you want)
💌 *Sunday Scene Newsletter*
ericw.org/newsletter
It's just 3 Apple or smart home things worth your attention.
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youtube.com/@EricWelander?sub_confirmation=1
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instagram.com/ericwelander
🧵 *Threads*
threads.net/@ericwelander
*Chapters*
00:00 Intro
01:11 Hardware
02:10 Software and automation
04:30 LaFaer app
05:51 Performance and experience using it
06:54 LaFaer vs Aqara's FP300
08:40 Which mmWave presence sensor is right for you?
💼 *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 is a production of E. Welander, LLC
