
/ specifications
| detection | 60 GHz mmWave, 8 m, 120° |
| zones | up to 30, multi-person |
| power | USB-C, mains powered |
| bonus | fall detection mode |
| works when internet is down | YES |
| protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (local via HomeKit protocol) |
| home assistant | HomeKit Controller (fully local) |
/ entities in home assistant
Exactly what appears in your HA instance when this device pairs — no surprises.
| binary_sensor.*_presence | Room occupied (per zone, up to 30) |
| sensor.*_presence_events | approach / leave / enter events |
| sensor.*_light_level | Illuminance lux |
when the internet dies
Presence detection and all zone events keep flowing to HA over your LAN via the local HomeKit protocol. Aqara's cloud is never in the loop.
This device lives in the Presence Kit — usually the cheaper way to get it.
/ common questions
Does it need a hub? Yes — Zigbee/local devices pair to your coordinator and Home Assistant. No vendor app, no cloud account.
Battery life real-world? The spec table is our honest estimate; heavy-traffic placements run shorter. Batteries are standard coin cells.
Returns? 30 days change-of-mind (unopened) plus full Australian Consumer Law cover on faults.
In real homes
/ home assistant entities
Exactly what appears in Home Assistant after pairing — * is the name you give the device.
| entity | what it does |
binary_sensor.*_presence | Room occupied (per zone, up to 30) |
sensor.*_presence_events | approach / leave / enter events |
sensor.*_light_level | Illuminance lux |