Aqara Motion Sensor P1 FAQ
What function does the Motion Sensor P1 support in the HomeKit/Alexa/Google Home app?
The Motion Sensor P1 supports the following functions in the HomeKit/Alexa/Google app:
- Motion Detection: The sensor can detect motion within its range and trigger connected devices or automations.
- Integration with routines/automations: It can be integrated into smart home routines or scenes to control multiple devices based on motion.
*Motion Sensor P1 doesn't support to adjust light sensitivity in the HomeKit/Alexa/Google app.
What is the maximum installation distance between the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 and the hub?
The recommended distance between the Aqara hub and the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 is no more than 10 meters (393 inches), without any obstacles.
What's the motion detection range of the Motion Sensor P1?
The motion detection range is associated with the viewing angle. The viewing angle and detection distance are 170° for up to 4 meters and 150° for up to 7 meters.
Can the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 be connected to the mobile phone directly? Or is it possible for me to connect this device without needing to bind it to the gateway?
The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 cannot be connected to the mobile phone directly.
An Aqara hub is required. Please connect the Aqara hub with the mobile phone, and then connect the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 to the hub. The compatible Aqara hubs are G2H Camera Hub, G2H Pro Camera Hub, G3 Camera Hub, E1 Hub, M2 Hub, M1S Hub, M1S Gen 2 Hub. (Only G3 supports 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi, the other Aqara hubs require 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.)
What apps does the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 support?
The Aqara Wireless Motion Sensor P1 supports Aqara Home app, HomeKit app, Alexa app, IFTTT app.
How can I add Aqara Motion Sensor P1 in the Alexa app?
- Add Aqara Motion Sensor P1 in the Aqara Home app.
- Enable "Aqara Home” skill in the Alexa app by going to profile>connect to ecosystems>Alexa.
- Find it in the Alexa app>devices list.
Where should the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 be installed and how do I install it?
- Install in the area that needs to detect the motion, such as the living room or bedroom (during installation, please refer to the detection range in the quick start guide).
- A coffee table, shoe cabinet or desk surface can be used, but ensure that it is installed close to the edge (recommended height is 1.2m/3.94ft to 2.1m/6.89ft).
- Do not place it on a metal surface or allow anything to block the Motion Sensor P1.
Why does the blue light flash once when someone is detected passing by?
- The Motion Sensor P1 will flash blue once when it detects motion within the first 5 minutes after joining the network.
- When the "trigger indicator" is set, a blue light will flash once when motion is detected.
If my pet enters the detection area of the Aqara Motion Sensor P1, will it trigger the sensor?
Yes, it will. It may be triggered by pets because of the passive infrared technology. To avoid this, we suggest you install the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 in a higher position so your pet can not enter the detection area.
There is no motion of humans or pets in the detection area but why can I still see the log in the app?
The Aqara Motion Sensor P1 detects human motion with passive infrared technology, which means it may also be triggered by any heat source within the detection range such as an oven, air conditioner, or even sunlight.
How can I use the "Detection Interval"?
The "Detection Interval" is to set the shortest time interval from the previous time of "motion detected" to the next one. For example, the default interval is 10 seconds, then after the motion is detected, no other motion will be detected within 10 seconds.
How can I use the "Sensitivity Adjustment" ?
There are three sensitivity modes (high, medium, and low). These refer to the distance the sensor will be triggered from, which can help to reduce false alarms and make installation more flexible.
How can I tell if the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 works properly?
Press the reset button. If the hub voice prompts, "Normal link confirmed", it indicates that the hub and the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 are communicating properly.
If there is no voice prompt, please move the sensor closer to the hub and try again. If there is still no voice prompt, the sensor might be deleted, or its battery may have run down. Please refer to the user manual for methods to add the device or replace the battery.
You can test the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 by putting your hand in front of the lens and check the device records (log). The sensor is working properly if the corresponding event has been updated in the log.
How can the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 be reset? When should it be reset?
- Press and hold the reset button on the device for 5 seconds. The indicator will flash 3 times before resetting to factory settings.
- If a sensor needs to be paired with another Aqara Hub, it will need to be reset before the new pairing can succeed.
What if I could not connect the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 to the app?
- Check to see if the hub's firmware version is up to date.
- Check if the hub is already in the pairing mode.
- Check if the sensor is reset successfully, and the LED indicator is blinking as expected.
- Keep the sensor as close as possible to the hub and keep trying.
- Try with another child device to see if there is something wrong with the sensor itself.
- Try with another hub and see if there is something wrong with the previous hub.
- Please be aware that we can add no more than 32 child devices to a hub at the same time.
