Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU): what it works with
Aqara · model Motion and Light Sensor P2 · For Europe
- Matter Yes, over Thread
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Via Matter
- Amazon Alexa Via Matter
- SmartThings Via Matter
- Home Assistant Via Matter
Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 pairs a PIR motion detector with an ambient light sensor that works independently of motion. Matter over Thread connects it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, using any Matter-compatible Thread border router instead of an Aqara hub. Two CR2450 cells are included, and Aqara claims up to 2 years.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread | CSA lists Motion and Light Sensor P2 from Lumi United (vendor 0x115F, product 0x2003). Models are ML-S03E and ML-S03D.[4] Other Matter smart sensors |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | Aqara lists it as compatible; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router. On Apple that means a HomePod mini, HomePod 2nd gen or Apple TV 4K.[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Via Matter | Aqara lists it as compatible; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router.[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter | Aqara lists Alexa; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router. Aqara says Alexa does not support the light sensor.[1],[2],[3] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter | Aqara lists it as compatible; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router.[1],[2] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter | Aqara's pages we saw do not list Home Assistant; it works because the sensor is Matter-certified. Reached through Home Assistant's Matter integration, which needs a Thread border router for Thread devices.[4],[5] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Power
- 2 × CR2450[2]
- Radio: Aqara lists Thread and Bluetooth 5.0; CSA lists Thread and Bluetooth.
- Hub: No Aqara hub is needed for Matter control; it needs a Matter controller with a Thread border router, which is not a brand hub. The Aqara Home app and its settings need Aqara's Hub M3.
- Local control: No Aqara source we saw states local-only control.
- Senses: PIR motion sensor plus an ambient light sensor that works independently of motion.
- Power: Two CR2450 cells included; Aqara claims up to 2 years.
Before you buy
- Needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router.
- Aqara says Alexa does not support the light sensor.
- The Aqara Home app and its settings need Aqara's Hub M3.
Quick answers
- Does the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Aqara lists it as compatible; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router. On Apple that means a HomePod mini, HomePod 2nd gen or Apple TV 4K. More smart sensors for Apple Home
- Does the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) work with Google Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Google Home's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Aqara lists it as compatible; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router. More smart sensors for Google Home
- Does the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Amazon Alexa's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Aqara lists Alexa; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router. Aqara says Alexa does not support the light sensor. More smart sensors for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Aqara lists it as compatible; Matter use needs a Matter-compatible Thread border router. More smart sensors for SmartThings
- Does the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 (EU) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Aqara's pages we saw do not list Home Assistant; it works because the sensor is Matter-certified. Reached through Home Assistant's Matter integration, which needs a Thread border router for Thread devices. More smart sensors for Home Assistant
Sources
- Motion and Light Sensor P2 — Aqara manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Motion and Light Sensor P2 Specs — Aqara manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Motion and Light Sensor P2 FAQ — Aqara manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Motion and Light Sensor P2 — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Matter - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 11, 2026
Official product page: eu.aqara.com