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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Overall-Box-4643 on 2025-07-20 11:08:14+00:00.
Just got an Aqara FP2 for my large open plan space after reading tons of positive reviews here. Yeah, I knew it would be buggy but figured every smart home device is these days.
The thing is straight up not working. Forget about zones - it can't even detect basic presence/absence right in front of the sensor. Sometimes it works for a bit, then gets stuck showing the same state for hours.
I've tried removing it from both Aqara app and Apple Home, but when I go to set it up as "new" it still shows as existing somehow. Can't figure out how to properly factory reset this thing.
Haven't even gotten to connecting it to HA yet - what's the best method for that anyway?
Few questions:
- Am I missing something obvious in the setup?
- I apparently bought the older FP2 version - is the newer one actually better?
- Should I just return this and get an FP1 (at least it's Zigbee)?
- Any other recommendations for a solid presence sensor you'd for large rooms?
Really want this to work but starting to think I should return to Amazon. Any advice appreciated!