SmartThings Edge Driver for Aqara P1 Motion Sensor

Aqara Product Information

If you review Aqara devices on Amazon you will note that Aqara device descriptions state that their devices require an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub. Actually, there are edge driver that make Aqara sensors fully compatible within the SmartThings Lua Edge Driver architecture.

In addition to compatibility with SmartThings Versions 2 and 3 hub and the Aeotec hub for SmartThings the Aqara line-up of affordable sensors are also compatible with Aqara Home, HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT, and more. Not only are these sensors affordable and durable, the Motion and Illuminance Sensor P1 has an industry-leading five-year battery life, even in low temperatures.

The detection timeout can be easily configured without any hardware modifications. By configuring the timeout from 1 to 200 seconds, you can save energy or sense every movement in no time.

The sensor also has a built-in light sensor that can be used to control lights more precisely. This light sensor can be utilized to only turn on lights when your room is dark and motion is detected. This light sensor is setting is not available in HomeKit and therefore cannot be triggered separately from the motion sensor.

The Aqara P1 Sensor has an extra-wide field of view: 170° for up to 4 meters and 150° for up to 7 meters. With a versatile 360° stand, you can easily adjust the viewing angle, and only trigger the sensor when it’s needed. Moreover, the three sensitivity modes high, medium, and low are configurable. These settings refer to the distance the sensor will be triggered. Having this flexibility can help reduce false alarms.

Integrating Aqara Devices with SmartThings

NOTE: For full access to the following premium content, including links and step-by-step instructions to access the custom Aqara Edge Driver drivers, consider purchasing our “SmartThings Edge Driver Package” here. By enrolling in the Aqara Driver Channel, you can ensure compatibility between Aqara devices and SmartThings or Aeotec hubs. Our 30+ premium articles provide detailed guides and resources for a wide range of popular SmartThings-compatible devices, including Third Reality, Aqara, Xiaomi, Tuya, Ring, Zooz, Philips Hue, SmartWings, Zemismart, Dome, Aeotec, Inovelli, Shelly, and more. Additionally, premium content includes links to the SmartThings Edge Beta channel and TAustin’s Virtual Edge Driver channel, ensuring you have access to the latest integrations and custom drivers for your smart home setup.

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