Is there an Mmwave sensor that works with Hubitat
Inovelli just shipped one that from what I am reading seems to work well: mmWave Presence Sensor Smart Switch (Radar Equipped Millimeter Wave) – Inovelli
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Yes, there are many. What are your requirements? Mains powered? Battery powered? Zigbee? Matter? HomeKit? Single zone or MultiZone?
There are many devices each with pros and cons.
I personally use Aqara FP2 and FP300 sensors. The FP2 needs the C8-Pro’s HomeKit Controller integration, or one the other workarounds. The FP300 can be paired directly via Zigbee or Matter over Thread (requires a Thread Border Router (TBR) on your home network.)
If search the community you will find many threads discussing a variety of mmWave sensors.
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The problem with these switches is that they are switches. I have four mm wave sensors and none of them could be replaced with a sensor in an existing switch box location.
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Blue=Zigbee, Red=Z-Wave?
No Red, as yet?
Hadn't seen it, but it appears that they now have one:
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Hmmm...interesting. 
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I've been waiting to test an Fp300 but they are as rare as hens teeth.
I would like to scrap all my Aqara motion and humidity/temp duplicates and have one 2 year+ battery device.
NINETY NINE BUCKS! Ouch.
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Still worth it though IMO. Price will go down when the stupid tariff crap gets eventually ironed out. I just installed my first VZM32 (zigbee version) and its really quite spectacular. Light on/light off response is better than anything I've ever seen before. Imagine walking out of the bedroom and the lights go off before you've reached the end of the hallway. Micro movement detection is a real game changer too. I does take a while to get the detection area tweaked in and adjust stay times but now that I've done it once, I can use the knowledge gained. It would be really great if we could get a visualizer that works on Hubitat to help with this. ITMT, I've ordered 3 more.
Something like this?
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For those that are in the market for a new smart switch and a mmWave sensor, this can replace two devices in one. Makes some sense that it’s priced accordingly, IMO.
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There are so many threads on Mmwave on this forum so I am going to assume doing the typical searching is not your bag. I am responding with Ai output because it is the best solution over using humans to process search results.
Yes, mmWave presence sensors do work with Hubitat. As of 2025–early 2026, there are several solid options depending on whether you care most about performance, cost, or flexibility. Below is a Hubitat‑focused overview based on real‑world community usage.
BEST OVERALL (PERFORMANCE + NATIVE HUBITAT SUPPORT)
Linptech / Moes 24 GHz Zigbee mmWave Presence Sensor
Protocol: Zigbee
Typical price: $30–$45
Hubitat support: Native driver plus enhanced community drivers
Why it’s a good choice:
This is currently the most commonly recommended “it just works” mmWave sensor for Hubitat. It pairs directly to Hubitat over Zigbee and works with the built‑in driver, while community drivers allow fine tuning of detection distance, sensitivity, and presence timeout. Once tuned, it reliably detects stationary people (sitting on a couch, working at a desk) and is fast and stable for lighting automations.
Downsides:
USB powered (not battery) and has a visible LED unless disabled in settings.
BEST BUDGET / VALUE OPTION
Tuya Zigbee mmWave Presence Sensors (various rebrands)
Protocol: Zigbee
Typical price: $18–$35
Hubitat support: Community Tuya Zigbee mmWave driver
Why it’s a good choice:
Tuya‑based mmWave sensors offer excellent value and are widely available under many brand names (Haozee, OWLEEN, generic Amazon listings, AliExpress). The community Tuya mmWave driver supports a very large number of models, and many Hubitat users run multiple units successfully throughout their homes. Performance is solid once tuned and they are an affordable way to add whole‑home presence detection.
Downsides:
Model consistency can be hit or miss, even for sensors that look identical. Some models are very chatty on Zigbee and may require tuning reporting intervals to avoid unnecessary hub load.
BEST ADVANCED / DIY PERFORMANCE
LD2410 / LD2410C mmWave module with ESP32
Protocol: Wi‑Fi (ESPHome, usually bridged to Hubitat)
Typical price: $8–$15 for parts
Hubitat support: Via Home Assistant Device Bridge or ESPHome drivers
Why it’s a good choice:
For users who want maximum accuracy and control, this is one of the best‑performing solutions available. The LD2410 series offers extremely fast response, adjustable detection zones and distance thresholds, and excellent stationary presence detection. Many Hubitat users report near‑perfect performance when integrated through Home Assistant, and everything runs locally.
Downsides:
Not plug‑and‑play. Requires soldering, flashing firmware, and either Home Assistant or ESPHome integration. Best suited for advanced or DIY‑oriented users.
BEST MULTI‑SENSOR / POWER‑USER OPTION
Everything Presence One (EP1)
Protocol: Wi‑Fi (ESPHome)
Typical price: $60–$80 (kit)
Hubitat support: Community ESPHome driver or Home Assistant bridge
Why it’s a good choice:
The EP1 combines mmWave radar, PIR motion, temperature, humidity, light level, and optional BLE proxy into a single device. Using both mmWave and PIR together helps reduce false positives and gives very reliable presence detection. Hubitat users successfully integrate it locally via ESPHome or Home Assistant Device Bridge.
Downsides:
More expensive than Zigbee sensors, requires assembly, and is not native Zigbee or Z‑Wave. Best for users who want one high‑end sensor per room rather than many low‑cost sensors.
HIGH‑END BUT INDIRECT (USE WITH CAUTION)
Aqara FP2
Protocol: Wi‑Fi
Typical price: $80–$100
Hubitat support: Not native (requires Home Assistant, Apple Home, or Matter‑style bridging)
Why people consider it:
Excellent mmWave hardware with zone‑based detection and polished software. When bridged into Hubitat via Home Assistant or Apple HomeKit, it can work very well and remain local.
Why it’s not ideal for Hubitat:
There is no direct Hubitat driver, setup is more complex than Zigbee alternatives, and it relies on bridging rather than native integration.
QUICK RECOMMENDATIONS
If you want the safest, most reliable choice:
Linptech / Moes 24 GHz Zigbee mmWave sensor
If you want to cover many rooms cheaply:
Tuya Zigbee mmWave sensors
If you want maximum accuracy and tuning control:
LD2410 with ESPHome
If you want one sensor with everything built in:
Everything Presence One
If you are already invested in Aqara or Apple ecosystems:
Aqara FP2 (bridged)
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Once again, AI misses the details... The HE C8-Pro hub includes the HomeKit Controller, which can be used to directly pair the Aqara FP2 sensor to the C8 Pro hub with no bridging required.
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Thank you for helping Ai.
I've had the Linptech for quite a while and it works well, BUT every week or so it seems to hang up and the only thing that fixes it is to power cycle it. Since this involves pulling the USB-C cable and putting it back in, it's rather annoying. Am I the only one?
That has forever been a very common issue with the Linptech.
You can search the community for more info and ideas of how other users are doing the power cycle.
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This thread is unlikely to serve a new or useful purpose vs. continuing discussions in other threads on similar topics.
As suggested above, searching the forum for relevant keywords such as “mmWave” or “Linptech” should result in many threads to consider participating in.
