# Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300

Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 is the direct Matter Aqara presence sensor to consider when you want Thread pairing and battery placement. Buy it for room occupancy first, and only count on deeper mmWave tuning if you are willing to use Aqara's Zigbee path.

Canonical page: https://matterhome.io/devices/aqara-presence-multi-sensor-fp300
Markdown page: https://matterhome.io/devices/aqara-presence-multi-sensor-fp300.md

## Device Facts

- Brand: Aqara
- Model: Presence Multi-Sensor FP300
- Product type: Matter-over-Thread Presence Sensor
- Category: Sensors
- Connection: Matter over Thread
- Matter status: Aqara lists Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 as a dual Thread and Zigbee presence sensor with Matter ecosystem support through Thread.
- Launch date: 2025-10-29
- Thread border router required: Yes
- Brand hub required: No
- Typical price range: $50
- Review status: Compatibility guide
- Product image: https://matterhome.io/content-assets/devices/aqara-presence-multi-sensor-fp300/product.png
- Product image alt text: Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300
- Product image source: https://us.aqara.com/cdn/shop/files/1-_1_1_c3bedaab-f389-4d23-a7a9-715fccea0eb3.webp?v=1752219468

## Ecosystem Support

- Apple Home: Supported
- Google Home: Supported
- Alexa: Limited
- SmartThings: Supported
- Home Assistant: Supported

## Best For

- Rooms where motion sensors turn lights off too quickly
- Presence automations in homes with healthy Thread coverage
- Buyers who want one sensor for occupancy plus basic environmental readings

## Skip If

- You need detailed Aqara radar tuning inside every Matter app
- You do not have a Thread border router
- The room layout is too complex to test before committing

## Setup Notes

- Use Thread mode for direct Matter pairing to major ecosystems.
- Test the sensor in the final room before mounting because mmWave behavior depends on room layout.
- Use Zigbee mode only if Aqara Home tuning matters more than direct Matter support.

## Known Limitations

- Aqara-only radar tuning, AI spatial learning, and reporting controls may require Zigbee and an Aqara hub.
- Environmental readings can vary by platform, and Alexa support for illumination is more limited.
- Battery-powered presence sensing may trade response frequency for battery life.

## Pros

- Direct Matter-over-Thread presence sensing
- Combines PIR, 60GHz mmWave, light, temperature, and humidity sensing
- Battery-powered placement is easier than hardwired mmWave sensors
- Optional Zigbee mode unlocks more Aqara Home tuning

## Cons

- Requires a Thread border router for direct Matter pairing
- Advanced radar and Aqara tuning options are not guaranteed in Matter apps
- Battery operation means it will not improve the Thread mesh

## Sources

- https://us.aqara.com/products/presence-multi-sensor-fp300
- https://www.aqara.com/us/product/presence-multi-sensor-fp300/
- https://us.aqara.com/cdn/shop/files/1-_1_1_c3bedaab-f389-4d23-a7a9-715fccea0eb3.webp?v=1752219468

## Presence, not just motion

The Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 is meant for rooms where a regular motion sensor is too blunt. It combines PIR and 60GHz mmWave sensing so it can report presence, not just a quick burst of movement.

For direct Matter buyers, the important detail is protocol mode. Use Thread mode for direct Matter pairing. Zigbee mode is for Aqara Home and Aqara hub features.

## What makes it different

The FP300 is battery-powered, which makes placement easier than many mmWave presence sensors. It also includes light, temperature, and humidity sensing, so one device can support several basic room automations.

The tradeoff is feature exposure. Aqara advertises richer radar tuning and reporting controls, but those should be treated as Aqara-path features unless your Matter ecosystem clearly exposes them.

## Setup advice

Presence sensors are placement-sensitive. Test the FP300 on a shelf or temporary mount before sticking it in place. Aim it at the part of the room where people actually sit or work, and verify that it does not see through areas that would create false occupancy.

Buy it for direct Matter occupancy in an existing Thread home. Skip it if you need every mmWave tuning control in Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, or Home Assistant.