> At a Glance
> – Aqara’s new FP400 sensor uses mmWave radar instead of cameras to detect up to 10 people, posture, and room zones
> – Wall-mounted device logs movement habits and can flag falls for aging-in-place safety while staying Matter-ready
> – Smaller P100 sensor handles motion, vibration, knock, open/close events in one 9-axis module
> – Why it matters: Homeowners get detailed occupancy data without video, enabling smarter automation across Apple, Google, Alexa
Aqara arrived at CES 2026 with two new sensors that swap cameras for millimetre-wave radar and multi-axis motion chips, promising deeper automation without recording images.
FP400 Spatial Multi-Sensor
The flagship FP400 sticks to the wall and senses room occupancy, stance (standing, sitting, lying), and tracks up to 10 individuals through standard drywall. mmWave radar-think motion-detecting “Daredevil vision”-feeds learning algorithms that map where people linger most.
Because it never captures footage, the unit targets privacy-minded households and elder-care providers who need alerts if someone falls. Matter support lets the FP400 broadcast occupancy to Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa, so lights, thermostats, or scenes can react automatically.
- Detects exact room zone, posture, and historical movement paths
- Falls-detection mode sends alerts to caregivers or hubs
- Works cross-platform through Matter without extra cloud services
P100 Multi-State Sensor
For tighter spaces, the P100 shrinks the concept into a palm-size module. A 9-axis sensor suite logs motion, vibration, knocks, plus open/close events on doors, drawers, or windows.
Users can lock the device into dedicated modes-object status, door/window, or general security-treating it as an all-in-one trigger for automation routines.
| Feature | FP400 Spatial Multi-Sensor | P100 Multi-State Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Sensing Tech | mmWave radar | 9-axis motion |
| People Tracked | Up to 10 | Motion only |
| Camera | None | None |
| Mount Type | Wall | Adhesive/flat |
| Falls Alert | Yes | No |
| Matter Ready | Yes | Not stated |
Both devices underscore a broader CES trend: single sensors now handle tasks once split across cameras, contact switches, and motion pods. Aqara has not released pricing or ship dates for either model.
Key Takeaways
- mmWave radar lets Aqara sense detailed presence without video
- FP400 targets elder-care fall detection and room analytics
- P100 condenses security triggers into one tiny module
- Matter support ties readings into major smart-home platforms
Expect deeper hands-on tests before retail launch; for now, Aqara’s CES showing signals that invisible, camera-free sensing is ready for mainstream smart homes.
