Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
2023
88
/ 100
From $82
VS
Home Assistant Yellow wins by 4
Nabu Casa
Home Assistant Yellow
Hub
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Home Assistant Yellow takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) lands at 88 and Home Assistant Yellow at 92. That puts Home Assistant Yellow ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Home Assistant Yellow if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) 88
vs 92 Home Assistant Yellow
Score breakdown
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
88 ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Home Assistant Yellow
92 ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) | Home Assistant Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Color | Black | — |
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Home Assistant Yellow
Pros
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
Cons
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) vs Home Assistant Yellow
Which is better, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Home Assistant Yellow? +
Home Assistant Yellow scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $82, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Home Assistant Yellow worth the price? +
At $199, Home Assistant Yellow delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Home Assistant Yellow last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.