Aqara announces availability of P1 motion sensor
NEW YORK. 27 April 2022 – Aqara, a provider of smart home products, has announced the launch of its new P1 Motion Sensor, an updated model of the Aqara Motion Sensor. The sensor is a PIR motion light and motion sensor that detects movement as well as the state of ambient light in the room, and can be used for security and home automation. Building on the previous generation, the P1 model further extends battery life to a record-breaking 5 years*, thanks to more energy-efficient technologies and improved batteries. The new sensor has been put up for sale on Amazon in the US , Canada , Germany andFrance , as well as through select Aqara retailers in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania**. It is expected to arrive on Amazon UK in the coming weeks.
Based on the Zigbee 3.0 protocol, which enables faster response, higher reliability and better compatibility, the P1 motion sensor adds more flexibility for users, including configurable detection timeout and adjustable sensitivity level. No longer fixed at a 60 second timeout like the predecessor, the P1 sensor allows users to set the detection time between 1 and 200 seconds in the Aqara Home app. It is also possible to set the sensitivity level to high, medium or low, which refers to the distance from which the sensor will be activated, so that false alarms can be reduced. By default, which is the medium sensitivity, the sensor supports a field of view (FoV) of 170° for up to 2 meters and 150° for up to 7 metres.
The P1 motion sensor is compatible with smart home ecosystems such as HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT and more. In addition, the sensor will support Matter the new connectivity standard for IoT devices – via an OTA update to Aqara hubs following the release of Matter. The sensor itself also supports OTA updates, which means that new features and fixes can now be added after the product is released.
The motion sensor has become increasingly popular with smart home users as it is a natural part of most smart home automations. The combination of an Aqara hub, P1 motion sensor, and control devices such as smart wall switches and blind controllers can automate many routine tasks, such as turning on lights, opening blinds, or controlling the TV. Also, with the light sensor built into the P1, the lights can be controlled more precisely. For example, users could schedule hallway lights to turn on only when it’s dark and motion is detected, thereby reducing energy consumption and increasing the life of the lights.
To celebrate the launch, Aqara is now offering a 10% discount on the new P1 motion sensor in its Amazon-branded stores. North American customers will enjoy the offer with the promotional code MOTIONUS in the United States and Canada , while European customers will enjoy the offer with the promotional code EUMOTIONPI in Germany and France . Both codes will be valid until April 29, 2022.
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