Aqara updates its motion sensor with greater autonomy and sensitivity

Aqara continues to improve its extensive catalog of HomeKit-enabled home automation products, and has just improved its P1 motion sensor with an autonomy of up to 5 years and improvements in sensitivity.

Motion detectors are very useful devices in home automation. They can be used for countless purposes, from detecting motion, to turning lights on or off, to including them in an alarm system. This new P1 is the new version of the classic (and equally recommended) motion detector that we have already tested when we talked about it.How to create a home alarm system with Aqara devices

. The novelties it incorporates are not critical enough to consider changing the current detectors, but if you are considering acquiring others, you may be interested in the novelties of this new version.

The new sensor includes a battery life of up to 5 years, during which time you can forget about changing the battery of this little accessory. The change of battery on the other hand is very simple since it uses the classic button batteries. In addition to this longer battery life improvements in motion detection are included, being able to adjust the sensitivity and the waiting time

between one detection and another. In this way we can adjust the motion detection to the area in which the sensor is located. A detection in a hallway is not the same as in a more open area.

The P1 motion detector is HomeKit compatible, like most Aqara accessories, although a hub is required to connect. This function can be performed by Hubs specially dedicated to this function, or by Aqara cameras. In the video about the alarm system, you can see two examples of Hub for HomeKit. Aqara accessories are extremely reliable in their operation and have very competitive prices., being an excellent option for those who want to dogmatize their home with HomeKit. The new P1 sensor will soon be available on Amazon Europe.