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Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2, Motion Detector with Light Sensor, Matter Over Thread, Requires 2-in-1 Matter Controller & Thread Border Router, Supports Apple Home, Alexa
ASIN: B0CT8W9NRB

by Aqara

Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2, Motion Detector with Light Sensor, Matter Over Thread, Requires 2-in-1 Matter Controller & Thread Border Router, Supports Apple Home, Alexa

9.7
Confidence High

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3.6Amazon rating(613 reviews)
Demand Top 6%
Confidence High
Mid-Range in Set

How It Compares

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Demand
94%
Expert Score
90%
Relative Price
Mid-range

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Product Features

  • [Native Matter Support over Thread] The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 seamlessly integrates with Matter, ensuring broad compatibility with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa. Built on the Thread protocol, it delivers fast, reliable, and low-power performance. With Amazon’s Frustration-Free Setup (FFS), it quickly connects to your home network via Echo devices. (**Note: 2-in-1 Matter Controller & Thread Border Router is required and sold separately)
  • [2-in-1 Sensor] The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 combines a PIR motion sensor with a separate light sensor, enabling smart automations like adjusting lights or curtains based on motion or brightness. Unlike the P1, the light sensor in P2 can function independently. It supports Matter for wider compatibility. (*Note: Alexa does NOT support light sensor functionality.) For a stable connection, ensure the motion and light Sensor P2 between the hub is no more than 6 meters(19 feet).
  • [Wide Viewing Angle & Detection Range] The P2 sensor can detect movement across a wider area range of up to 7 meters/23 feet, at an angle of up to 170° horizontally, and 45° vertically. The data is from laboratory testing, conducted in a 25 °C / 77 °F environment. It also comes with a versatile 360° stand, that allows you to easily adjust the viewing angle, and it can only trigger the sensor when it’s needed. The detection angle and the sensitivity may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the distance. The device comes with medium sensitivity by default, but you can set the various sensitivity levels on the Aqara Home APP later according to seasonal changes or needs.
  • [Energy Saving & Alert System] You can integrate the Motion and Light Sensor P2 with your smart home ecosystem to enable advanced automations and energy efficiency. Imagine how fun it can be! You’ll be able to schedule different automations based on the brightness in the room to achieve circadian lighting and ambient control. Moreover, the automations are executed without the cloud, which can protect the user’s privacy and will keep working even if there is no internet connection.
  • [Easy to Install & Long Battery Life] Thanks to its compact wireless design and adjustable stand, the Sensor P2 can easily be installed on a wall, ceiling or a particular zone, and set up with ease. The Motion Detector and Light Sensor P2 has a powerful 2*CR2450 Lithium battery and provides up to 2 years of power for round-the-clock security, one of the longest battery life among Matter over Thread sensors. For best performance, keep a clear distance of 1.5 to 2 meters from infrared devices.
  • Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 requires a Matter Controller & Thread Border Router (2-in-1). Compatible hubs tested: Apple: HomePod (2nd gen), HomePod Mini, Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi + Ethernet (2022), Apple TV 4K (2021) | Samsung: Hub v3, Station, Hub Dongle, Aeotec Smart Home Hub | Amazon: Echo Show 8 (3rd gen), Echo (4th gen), Echo Hub, Echo Show 10 (3rd gen), Echo Studio (1st & 2nd gen), Eero Max 7, Pro 6E, Pro 6, 6 Plus, 6, PoE 6, PoE Gateway | Google: Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Wi-Fi Pro. Note: Only listed models support Matter currently; others are not supported.

Why It Ranked Well

Strong Demand

Demand sits above 94% of the current comparison set.

High Expert Score

Expert score ranks above 90% of compared products.

Competitive Value

Value is benchmarked using expert score and hidden price position in this set.

High Confidence

Listing completeness and demand coverage are both strong for this product.

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