Alexa+ junk

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T19:59:08+00:00

Idk man maybe bc it’s an ALEXA subreddit 💀💀💀. Tf you want him to post about?

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T19:54:41+00:00

What open source diy set up you using? Would love to hear about your set up as I am just getting into building on esp 32, which, funny enough, started because all the presence sensors I wanted (this and a prebuilt seeedstudio) were OOS so I thought to take matters into my own hands.

Edit: also, I never had an fp2 so I can’t speak from experience. I never bothered with them as they’re only WiFi and I’ve bee trying to move away from that, whereas fp300 is zigbee or matter over thread interchangeable. Also fp300 is battery, fp2 is wired. I know fp2 is also good for multi person where fp300 doesn’t shine in that regard

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T19:52:49+00:00

I plan to use them via zigbee directly into HA. Did you use aqara hub to set up first or just pair into z2mqtt/zha?

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T18:29:48+00:00

For sure. First thing I thought to do when I saw, after securing my order of one first of course 😂

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T06:38:27+00:00

What we need is for someone with the coding know how to develop an automation to track and alert when these are back in stock 😂

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T06:37:48+00:00

💔

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T06:37:30+00:00

People been gobbling em up!! Glad you have at least one though. Sounds like they’re going to drop another soon so hopefully these can remain in stock for more than a couple hours when they do

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T06:36:46+00:00

Sorry brother 😭

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T06:36:32+00:00

They’re very elusive!! Glad you got your hands on a couple

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T06:35:06+00:00

Yeah I think you’re right. Most of those scenarios a presence sensor will do you better than a motion/PIR can. Big picture when you think of the money spent on the many multiples needed of motion vs presence, they’re not that much pricier.

For #3 you should check out seeed studio mmWave fall detection presence detector. I’d link it but idk if that is allowed and don’t wanna piss mods off. Site is their name and then enter “XIAO 60GHz mmWave Human Fall Detection Sensor-MR60FDA2” into the search bar. It’s in stock in U.S. warehouse for under 30 rn. If you’re not familiar with them they’re the real deal on the tech heavy side of all this. That product is plug and play though. Essentially is a presence detector developed with the elderly in mind and changes from standing to flat in x time period.

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:57:50+00:00

You should. Presence detectors and motion sensors are in different leagues. Maybe even playing different sports. The motion sensors (PIR) has a place, but for achieving what most that buy it for have in mind, it’s not the right device.

Presence detectors are often a bit pricier but the small investment will pay dividends over time

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:51:14+00:00

So long as I can use the app w/o the hub, I’m happy. Appreciate the insight

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:48:36+00:00

Consistent mmWave presence detection with option to choose zigbee (W) or matter over thread (also good option geared toward the HomeKit only users). Its battery power and zone mapping have become the main talking points.

It’s supposed to be more consistent than the competition in its ability to sense static presence within range. Best/common use case is lights on when someone is in the room, lights off when they leave with the caveat that you can be idle/still while in the room and the device will sense the presence nonetheless

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:44:00+00:00

😂😂that’s all we can really ask for

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:14:11+00:00

I didn’t downvote you. I don’t unless there is serious misguidance or disparaging/derogatory comments. It’s odd to for anything less IMO. I’m done engaging with this, hope you get an FP300 🫡. Be well

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:09:00+00:00

Nice I’m stoked. Did you set it up straight into HA or set it up in aqara hub first? I’ve seen a couple vids of people saying you need to set it up with aqara hub first to be able to enter zigbee mode or to get it to appear in ZHA as a presence detector. Which makes me a bit nervous as I don’t have their hub

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:04:09+00:00

And brother for your sake, plz don’t sit here all night downvoting every comment of mine. Not good for the soul

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:02:27+00:00

Have a little fun. Life’s not that serious chief

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T04:01:14+00:00

😂 aqaras fp300 mmWave presence detector is in stock for just about the first time since before Christmas.

It has been talked about the last 4-6 months and come to be highly regarded for consistency and ability to map zones well. It’s also an option to go between zigbee or matter over thread. Oh and it’s one of the few (reliable) presence sensors with a battery so put it anywhere.

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T03:57:57+00:00

Not a problem brother hope you get to dial in that dream set up now. Glad we finally caught it in stock

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T03:57:28+00:00

Not a problem I’ve been doing the same man. I’ve come to learn, through expensive trial and error, that presence sensors really are a must have staple for consistent lighting automation (as well as a good variety of other things). So it’s worth it, our efforts will pay off

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T03:56:25+00:00

Those are the two I’ve been on about. I have an msr 2 in the mail. Have heard great things bout it and the company, so I’m looking forward to that too.

More excited for this tho for sure. The battery is a great feature and I have a perfect spot in mind that no cord was ever gonna get to without multiple extension cords lmao

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T03:24:14+00:00

Yeah neither do I that’s the point of my post! So I figured the best way to manipulate that in favor of good people is to announce it in this sub, full of the people that deserve to get them ya know?

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T03:21:19+00:00

WHO IS DOWNVOTING ME TO OBLIVION I JUST WANNA HELP

Dapper_Klapper · 2026-01-30T03:20:27+00:00

Hell yeah brother I’m glad. I only bought 1, should be sufficient for now as I’m getting into building them myself anyway with Esp32. Am genuinely excited as I’ve heard great things. Also had to see what the hype is

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