* Up to 32 Aqara smart accessories can be connected to the Hub. Is your gateway already configured to connect to your WiFi? I have more devices on the way and I will test and update this list as go. I cant even sell it im from india nobody will buy this crap hub!! I bought the devices in China (hub and light switches). Aqara is new but not new enough? Hi, I have another question. But then may be another problem it depends what you use as the steering device for Homekit. (My Aqara Hub is still on 1.5.9, in Mi Home app on Chinese server). I am in EU. To complicated matters, the Aqara hub actually doesn’t show up in the hub section of the app anyway, which we believe is due to the fact the hub is already assigned as two devices, and possibly can’t be both a hub and a device, but that’s just an educated guess. This makes for some interesting uses, especially for devices that don’t get exposed to HomeKit. Thanks! Can easily add it, but it still doesn’t appear in the Aqara app, only the Apple Home app. I have reset my Aqara hub with 10 quick presses, (Aqara hub flashing yellow), am able to connect/configure upgrade to 1.6.9 and use the hub in Aqara App and Homekit with no issues. It seems only sensors currently show? This, of course, means you’re then delving into the Xiaomi world of automation, but if you wanted to control the same fan with an Eve temperature sensor (Eve room), then it wouldn’t be possible, so depending on how deep you go with Mi Home and Xiaomi Smart devices, there could be lots of potential to control more devices beyond HomeKit, but with a HomeKit compatible sensor. Even better, the Hubitat hub started passing on the status reports from my “Original” & Aqara Door/Window contact sensors, Aqara Leak sensor, Aqara Motion sensor, “Original” button, and 2-panel wall-mount switch, which is evidenced from regular battery state events from all of these devices, either every 50 or 60 minutes. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Lumi-United-Technology-Co-Ltd/dp/B01MZX2H9X How not to make a mistake when buying a new one? Thank so much. Thank you so much! Aqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor Because the Hub is the key to the HomeKit compatibility, Aqara can easily expand to new products in the future. 2)today there is an update that will fix the wireless switch problem. if I connect it to one, it disconnects from the other. The Mi Smart Plug for Taiwan and the Aqara Smart plug for the US, which both use the same Type B North American plug, will be exposed to HomeKit when using the Taiwan, US or China servers, but if you use the China server, it will still be exposed to HomeKit, although you will be unable to access the settings for these plugs in the Mi Home app. Hi, I’ve just received the aqara gateway, I’ve tried to configure it through the aqara home app and is now available also in the iOS home app. Any news about firmware upgrade, 25/11 has passed…? It’s pure guess work, Aqara, Miji? Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Tags: It’s strange you say the Cube shows in HomeKit, as it’s not compatible with HomeKit as far as I’m aware. * Up to 32 Aqara smart accessories can be connected to the Hub. 2.Select “Gateway LAN”, enter Aqara account and password. Middle finger to aqara company n xiaomiy youtube channel!! No I haven’t tried the smart curtain controller as we only use blinds in the apartment. So, question – is it best use the “Aqara Home” app or the ‘MI Home’ app for setup and management? Xiaomi Aqara Wall Switch Quick setup . Hi Mati Either way, even when I could see my standard HomeKit devices in the Aqara app, there was no way to use them in automations, so it really wasn’t of any benefit to begin with. Hi Wie löst ihr das Problem? and an Alarm. A few days ago, my Aqara hub seemed to go offline along with its associated child devices in the Xiaomi Home app. I am able to use Xiaomi/Aqara sensors and switches to trigger Homekit actions and control my Hue lights. Nothing more. The Yeelights are (I believe) wifi-based, so they’re independent of any hub, whether it’s the Aqara or Mijia hub. Hi, I have a new Aqara hub and try to read out the developer key for integrating to my Smarthome. I’d suggest sticking with the Mijia. LUMI Aqara Intelligent Air Conditioner Controller Hub (lumi.acpartner.v1) Decoupled mode of the Aqara Wall Switches (pressione singola e doppia) Additional alarm events of the Gas and Smoke Detector: Analog alarm, battery fault alarm (rilevazione fumi), sensitivity fault alarm, I2C communication failure You can’t use mio app but aqara app Will work in this version. I have a bunch of Aqara Sensors. As the switch is a certified ZigBee product, you can theoretically use any certified ZigBee hub, but as Aqara does not provide support for those your mileage may vary. The Mi Home app allows you to add Aqara and Mijia devices, all of which should be ZigBee-based in order to go through the hub. A quick google revealed others having the same issue but that was March 2018! IF I do not sign in I cannot see these accessories but I DO see all my Homekit accessories in the Aqara app. Current firmware version on my hub is 1.4.2, so I can’t add it to the Mi Home app without an update. . Wall Switches at both top and bottom of stairs. As regards temperature, I believe currently there is a bug that doesn’t allow the sensor to recognise anything below 0, but I have only heard this from some other users. What’s the difference between Mi Home and Aqara Home? The MI Home app is much better than the Aqara app by the way! Home only allows notifications when certain types of sensors are triggered – motion and contact sensors, for example. Starting with the Cube, this is one of the devices that currently does not work with HomeKit. Besides automation (defined within Aqara Home app) and history log are not available without logging in, 5. I have been using the aqara switches for the past 3 months and they have been working quite well so far. I’ve heard mention of increased compatibility with other manufacturers using the same protocol, but that’s been speculation, and nothing has been said by Aqara in regards to this. It’s the same with the Cube Controller – it’s on the site, but currently you can’t use it in HomeKit, at least not directly. The round Mi button connects and adds to Homekit but you select the square Aqara button picture to do this, but the square Aquara switch (WXKG11LM) will not connect at all, both logged in and out of the Chinese server. [image] Aqara and Xiaomi are not the same company. The HomeKit side of the security system is only for turning it on and off. However, due to issues some have already had with the wireless version of these switches – basically two versions of the wireless with the same model number, but the older one not being exposed to HomeKit – then you should probably wait until Aqara release the new versions just in case. https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-yeelight-wifi, https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-xiaomi-alarmswitch, https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-mi-aqara-nightly. So It seems the Apps talk to each other However perhaps this is an issue with the Mainland China server (or US) preventing Homekit access. Compatible Devices: Xiaomi Gateway LED, Speaker/Alarm, Illumination Sensor Buy online(this one is needed in order for all other devices to work) 1. LOCAL ALARM SYSTEM: Works with Aqara sensors to deliver a home alarm system with unauthorized entry detection, flood detection, and remote monitoring and push notification via … You can use Home app to control the Hub and its connected accessories. Just had a ZNCZ02CN plug arrive, and of course it doesn’t work either, hopefully it works with the old hub. Are you used iOS or Android application to update to the 1.4.7 ? Regarding Apple TV, it is useful for extending the range for Bluetooth devices, but that’s all as far as I am aware. Yes, it is odd that you can still see the other devices, which I agree is a difference compared to the Hue app. Anyway, now I bought an Aqara Hub Homekit compatible from China, will I be able to run the vacuums via the Homekit app or is it still Siri Shortcuts that’s counts? One Aqara Hub can connect up to 32 Aqara devices. The app has the ability to do it because if you choose another region the store is removed…but if I do that then half the devices are missing! WIRELESS CONTROL CENTER: Connects all Aqara devices and allow for seamless integration across Aqara’s sensors and home automation devices. I don’t know if it will be supported by HomeKit in the future, but at present it isn’t. On a side note, Im not saying Xiaomi or Aqara or Miji whatever company has ill intentions, but one cant be sure these days and all of this gear like Wemo, Broadlink and countless other crap all want to dial home, and when the internet goes down, they stop functioning, the Ring doorbell comes to mind, when this happens, your wife looks at you like you are some sort of retard for bringing this so called smart (stupid) device home and replacing something that has worked fine for 20 years, like a light switch , Hopefully all my ramblings will help someone . Hi, still hearing nothing from Aqara about the release on either the EU or the US, although I did see an article on a German site that said that Aqara has changed the date for the German release to January 2019, so this would probably be the same for all EU countries I imagine, unfortunately. My application still in 1.4.3 and when I check for updates a message appears “Updated to the lastest”. We’re always looking for enthusiastic HomeKit fans who would like to review the products they own and get their views on our site. They don’t for me, maybe I have to log-out the server, but I have very, very, very bad experiences with that, haha . If you feel the site contains something that is in breach of any copyright, please inform us via our contact page and we will be happy to remove any problematic content. Its US Plug. The different mijia/Aqara cameras that are available don’t need a hub to operate, so they don’t use either the Aqara or Mijia hub. (Model AG005 and version 1.6_9* as presented by the Aqara app.). Double Key model is QBKG04LM, My order came and it works with HomeKit! Also, how is one supposed to know what too buy as far as devices go? In Aqara’s case, I would think the Hub could be listed as a gateway, a light, a motion sensor (which triggers the night light, right?) You can only have it one app or the other I’m afraid. WXKG03LM did not work before, and still doesn’t now, I purchased a few of the WXKG03LM, as I wanted these to switch devices on and off. Hi, This product is all but useless, I have sensors on the way, maybe they will operate as expected? Does this mean we‘lol be able to add any Zigbee compatible device to the Hub? You are best to take the Homekit version of the Aqara Gateway and sell it on ebay, I just received the older version 2 Gateway and set it up in Homebridge, and every product I have purchased works and shows up in Homekit now, I even have the Alarm system setup and running in Homekit. In the Aqara app, you create scenes, which can then be added to Siri Shortcuts for further automation, or for recalling via Siri. You are not providing enough information about your setup and you did not use the search button on this forum, so I can only take a wild guess: First of all: yes, I did a lot of research but just found threads with similar or the same question but with no solution answer and this is the reason why I asked again in this forum! – Mainland China, United States, Europe, Russia, Korea, Other Region? Further more, when your switches are added to Homekit, it will add a virtual switch for each feature of the real switch, so you can remotely activate the switch (single, double or long press) from the Homekit app, this feature is not possible with the real Homekit version of the Gateway. Currenty i have a xiaomi gateway, a yeelight ledstrip and an aqara motion sensor which turns on the lights every time someone passes. yes, all of what you say would make sense. Hi Niels, Aqara Hub is a control center for an entire smart home. If you find a seller please let me know. Door/Window Sensor Buy online 4. Both have same model number though. It’s the blue one. So there is something saved somewhere. The range on the hub seems better than I thought, and two of the Aqara devices apparently act as repeaters for Zigbee signal – Smart Plug and the wired wall switches – but as Aqara devices use Zigbee, wifi repeaters won’t help, so a second hub may be required depending on the distance the devices are from the main hub. I have ordered from them and before I ordered, I asked them to show me the product in the box. Let’s say i have a big house with wifi repeaters. Each key behaves like the Wireless Button limited to the click event single. If you would like better compatibility then I would recommend the old hub and setting up Homebridge instead as this will function far better. I’ll update today and let you know. If you sign out of the Aqara app and select HomeKit Mode, then subsequently try to add an accessory, all of the devices compatible with the Aqara hub become available. So I switched back to the chinese server, did a hard reset again and I could add the hub. Robert If you then move over to the Apple Home app, there are a total of two devices added to HomeKit; one for the night light, another as an alarm system, with an alarm icon, The third device the used to be visible, represented the Aqara hub as a ‘Hub’. What is your experience folks? Actually I have 2 issues: Free Shipping On All Orders... About us; Our Blog; Contact us; FAQ; Menu Sent! Hope it all works out. Regards, I’m an Android user so the Homekit on the Aqara doesn’t really help. Connecting via Zigbee protocol, Aqara accessories can still work smoothly even if your home network is unstable or disconnected. ※Aqara hub is required. I tried the US server, and I could login (surprise) but I couln’t bind the hub in the app. I have the chinese version on 1.4.2, I can’t do the software update because aqara app doesn’t want… My house is in Costa Rica. Any Ideas. I wish there was a way to switch off the Store within the MI Home app though as being in the UK it is redundant and bugs me being there! here’s the ink – https://homekitnews.com/2018/10/10/alarm-automation/. Air pressure is not displayed in Apple Home app I did see the update when it first became available, but I only installed it initially on a spare hub, but I noticed no issues. Would the Mijia gateway be obsolete and Aqara take over? Wrap-up on Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit. or Best Offer. I don’t believe the Aqara hub has a LAN mode option. 2. sorry for the nonsense I’m about to say, but I’m at the first experience of these systems to make a minimum of home automation. What I have also just tried is 1) totally delete Aqara Home app, 2) reset Aqara Hub (click the button 10 times quickly), switch Xiaomi Home to Chinese Mainland and then tried to install the Hub. If you are using the Aqara app, the hub firmware may well appear as 1.6.9, although we think it’s actually the same firmware version, just reported differently for the respective apps. Can you tell me if it came in the new or old style packaging? After many trials I finally managed to sign up (you write your mail, click and should get email where you can define your password). Like lamps, switches, power plugs from Ikea, Philips or any other company? firstly I use one hub for whole house, (hub located in central of house, on first floor connected with 9 sensors and second floor also 9 sensors totally 19) but after 1 sensor on second floor lost connection I have added another hub on second floor linked it with the first one, and to second floor hub added all the 9 sensors located on this floor, hoping now all will works. my question is about the Aqara HUB v3. 2. The Aqara Hub being compatible with HomeKit is a great addition to their lineup. 3. I managed to connect once and using the Aqara app, and added a few peripherals which I could then access with the Mi Home app, but couldn’t connect to the hub to update firmware with either, so I reset and removed special characters from my network name thinking that might be the problem. Aqara Home, Mi Home and Siri Shortcuts I’d buy the in-wall switches myself due to the neutral wire not being needed, but unfortunately the size of the back part is the wrong size for me. I didnt read any review online i buy xiomi products blindly !! Both apps now support Siri Shortcuts. Thanks Mati, that’s good to know about the temperature & humidity sensor. Which devices work with the Aqara Hub? Based off the Alexa skill, it seems to be able to control products from the Aqara lineup just like the “Mi Home” Alexa Skill. Thank you for reply. If you’re using Apple HomeKit to control them, then you would need to invite people to your HomeKit ‘home’ to allow others to access them. Aqara Hub was discovered but I then got a screen advising me to open Aqara anime app in order to add any accessories. Hello , can you use other not Aqara home kit devices to do Automation at Aqara Hub? All the associated child devices now even show up in Homekit and assignments and automations in Homekit work. [Home Assistant] How to get Xiaomi Home Gateway LAN password key and MAC address. The odd thing about all this is that even if they didn’t sell outside of China, there are still many of the same bugs, so even if the complaints were a lot more than they anticipated due to sales outside China, the amount of bugs would still probably be the same, so they just haven’t seemed to get their act together with fixing these issues. I dont want to go and buy a bunch of bulbs and then get stock with a “Sylvania app”. If logged out, then the Aqara app will see all Homekit devices, but cannot see its own paired devices that are not compatible with Homekit. I’ve just bought them…. Have you had time to do the alarm test? It’s called ‘Gateway Edition’ as this is actually an Aqara hub/gateway in addition to being a camera. I’m really unsure of what use this hub is to anyone, they have not listed anywhere I can find a compatibility list so one can purchase accessories that will actually work, as you cant go on the list on the website or by the pictures in the Aqara app, as I have nearly all of those items and only the Mi stuff I have connects and none of the Aqara stuff work at all. I don’t find where I change to Mainland China server in Aqara App or website. Hi Morten, I’m glad you’ve been able to find us and the site is of use to you, as that’s why we’re here! ... Xiaomi Aqara Smart Light Switch Wireless Key Stickup Version Wall Mount MP. If you are not connected to the home hub, iOS devices can only connect to accessories within the LAN. Hi Mi Temperature and Humidity Sensor Iregret not buying alexa over this the new versionisjust 30$ i choose aqara piece if crap , i was about buy their door lock somewher in the youtube they said the finger print stopped workin n most of the devices so instead of a fix aqara crap company released an updated version of finger print lock s2 , s2 was their second version they realeased an updated version, so whover bought the orgibal s2 n first generation lost money , so never buy anything aqara they realease substandard shit spoiling xaiomis name i have the ketttle of xiaomi like i bought it 2016 i still get updates n works flawless with the gateway mijia !!