Aqara D1 Switches UPDATES + ISSUES + AUTOMATION GOOGLE AND XIAOMI

[@madsncakes]

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[@stressboi90]

i just realise i have yet to sub to your channel. been following ur xiaomi journey for a while. thanks for your video guide for my xm switch. installed around 1 year. all good so far. (:

[@madsncakes]

欧干 hey welcome to my channel

[@solariuzz]

Hi, it's a great video and is exactly what I'm searching for. Do you have a video for wiring up the 2 way switch?

[@8909lee]

Hi MADS, at 8:12, i can see that your toilet window is not the standard HDB louvers type. May I know whether did you replace your toilet window to a casement type and add in a ventilator fan in the process? Thank you in advance!

[@jasperlo9519]

Hi, may I ask what is the specification of the capacitor used? Thanks.

[@LimWesiang]

Hi MADS, would like to learn from you and hear from your advise. Currently I have a light, with two normal switches, one at second floor and one at ground floor. If I would to change to smart switches, how would you advise? Some of my switches are D1 with XiaoMi hub. Thank you.

[@leafmylife]

Thanks for the shoutout, that XiaoAi to Google idea was such a good idea!! Question: Mads, the D1 switch does it have toggle on and off ?

[@madsncakes]

Welcome hey! Yup on/off on and off

[@leafmylife]

I have a triple gang it’s only able to do on/off automation. No toggle, maybe it’s time to switch.

[@madsncakes]

ShotOnTarget which brand?

[@AKC-81]

@@leafmylife You may wanna check the region that has been configured into the app. Toggling on/off + on and off is available by default but if you don't see it.. high chances are you're using an older version of the app.

[@leafmylife]

@@madsncakes PTX Threekey switch (wifi) . forgot what brand it is but still works great without toggle function. I didn't see this reply till now! -_-''

[@cmloke3073]

You may want to try setting automation for a 2 way switch work around which I think I saw in a YT before. E.g. Switch A is connected to lights, and Switch B only live and neutral(no lights). Switch B when on will turn on Switch A and Switch B when off will turn off Switch A and vice versa. A total of 4 automation settings. No complicated wirings..

[@madsncakes]

CM Loke yup it is done

[@madsncakes]

I set it to wireless and automated with toggle. 1 automation

[@75madmonk]

I just change to Chinese mainland server, and i could not set the automation to turn on the light at maybe 6pm and turn off at 10pm which i can do in SG server. any advise please?

[@madsncakes]

tell me what's in the automation, just lights?

[@75madmonk]

@@madsncakes oh got the timer setting after i restart the app and my iPhone. Thank you for replying

[@yu3nyu3n55]

Hi MADS, subbed for the content. I have just gotten my house key in malaysia last month and planning to add smart feature with xiaomi home appliances. I have been looking for switches like in this video too. Little comment on the light flickering. LED works on DC supply and LED bulb usually has a full bridge rectifier to convert the AC supply to DC, but without the capacitor to smoothen the conversion, the DC value will drop below certain value and turns off the LED, therefore the LED flickers. Adding a capacitor like in your video is dangerous because capacitor has polarity and rated voltage. Any mistake will set the capacitor to blow up. Better solution is to get a better LED bulb. I think xiaomi switches should not give you flickering light unless the switch contact is failing. I am eyeing on xiaomi mesh lights, ceiling lights and some of those smart switches. Good choice to use the xiaomi infra red to control the fans and aircond in your previous video. Unless you have another router to connect to China VPN, xiaomi voice command gonna be very delayed. Probably that explain why you are not keen to the voice command.

[@madsncakes]

Thanks for sharing! For my place I didn’t use any capacitors or much flickering. All my lights are led cob. Works well Just my lifestyle, instead of talking to google or xiao ai. I prefer switches or apps. Yea I have VPN but I don’t like using it for smart home. Another reason I have too many devices for testing. Right now if I were to say ok google clean the house. All 3 robots will start. I gotta be specific. Ok google start robot pro in the kitchen. 🤣 Ok forget it.

[@madsncakes]

I’m not sure if the (yellow) ones used have polarities or not. It does look non polarised and it was done by a certified electrician for my brother’s place on 433 switches. Again it is best to consult an electrician in this field of work.

[@yu3nyu3n55]

@@madsncakes however in your video, you said the electrician didnt know how to wire the switches 😂.

[@madsncakes]

Hey they are 2 different electricians if u go through the videos... one that I engaged refused to do. Another one was at my brother’s place. I also said find someone who knows smart switches...

[@AKC-81]

@@madsncakes Correction here. You dont need an electrician who understands smart switches to be installing this for you. Just get a normal electrcian cos its the basics here. There is no new technology involved in wiring up this switch. So if your electrician doesn't know how todo it, find another!

[@cpearlyn]

Hi there, thanks for the video sharing. At @ Diff versions, you mentioned about the 2 different versions and 1 is more stable, can I ask which one and how to identify them when placing order on Lazada or Taobao? Also like to ask if a Aqara hub is required for the switches so that it connects to the WIFI for phone app to work? Thanks so much.

[@sd-pr6ls]

What's the difference between the updated aqara D1 switches and the previous ones you installed? I like the look of the old switches more (they seem to have rounder corners).

[@madsncakes]

s d hmm not much diff but this has triples the old ones in doubles

[@hongliangisrude]

Hi great video! If you use the physical switch interchangably with the app switch, will it be seamless? For example, you turned on the light in the app then used the physical switch to turn it off, will it show on the app that the light is off and will you be able to turn it on in the app again?

[@madsncakes]

It will. The app takes a while to detect the current state

[@SrslyDecarpet]

Hi MADS:)! Thanks for the really informative feedback and set up videos:)! Really gave me confidence in trying out these switches in my upcoming house:)! I have a question:)! If I get a three gang to replace a current 2 gang switch, can I leave the "third gang" empty (unwired to any live wire) in order for automation? I.e. 2 lights connected to a three gang and one switch is used to connect to IR blaster to turn on AC:) Hope to get your reply soon so I can configure how many gangs to buy:)! Thank you:)!!!!

[@madsncakes]

SrslyDecarpet yes that’s the way to do

[@madsncakes]

SrslyDecarpet in the app Switch the button to wirelrss

[@SrslyDecarpet]

Thanks for the reply! I was concerned the switch without live wire will not be "powered" to perform any tasks haha

[@seth303]

Have tried Aqara S1 smart scene panel?

[@henrylau116]

Hello Mads, need your expertise advise. I have being reading up alot of smart home automation. I know that most XiaoMi or Aqara or Moes or other brands device products runs in Zigbee (though some of them may support WIFI or Bluetooth, or Z-wave). I would like to know if I will to use a Aqara Zigbee gateway, can it able to connect with says Moes devices? Likewise, for a Moes Zigbee gateway, can it be able to connect with Aqara devices? As I understand since the devices support Zigbee, it should able interoperable with other brands. Are you able to confirm ? Thanks/Henry

[@danial_gingras]

What version of the Xiaomi home app are you using? Looks different to the one I've got. I see you have widgets. I've been having issues a lot recently with the app, keeps losing all my devices. Sometimes they come back by themselves but mostly I have to reset them. Making me think twice about buying anymore xiaomi products 😞 Great video 👍

[@madsncakes]

danial gingras 5.21 Mihome iPhone app China region. Shouldn’t disappear....

[@danial_gingras]

@@madsncakes I see, iPhone app is a little different. I'm using Android version 5.8.22 on China region, plus using on Singapore too. The China region is giving me a lot of issues, devices disappearing. So far the Singapore server is ok but of course most of my devices need China server. I've deleted the app & download again plus rebooted my broadband a number of times but doesn't help.

[@madsncakes]

Do feedback to them in the app. I hope they resolve it for u. Btw widgets are only on iphone

[@ngkokwei]

Hi. May I know your mi Home app select singapore or China region?

[@CclaireGanN]

Hey Mads, I saw that you've got the Hub / Gateway. Do you need more than 1? (I.e one in the Living Room and one in the Bedroom, etc)

[@madsncakes]

One is good.

[@CclaireGanN]

@@madsncakes Thank you!! Just wanted to say that your videos are really helpful!!!

[@madsncakes]

Thanks dear!

[@popculturebf]

Liking and subscribing so I can refer to this when I want to smartify my place in the near future. I refuse to be robbed blind by companies who offer this service!

[@AlwaysThinkBefore]

Possible to use 2 aqara d1 (neutral) as two-way switch?

[@applicator678]

Thanks for sharing! Are you using the aqara hub or the xiaomi hub? May i ask, if the xiaomi app we choose the China server, items bought in singapore will not be compatible? And if we choose the Singapore Server, items bought from taobao will not be compatible?

[@madsncakes]

Depends whether your devices are in sg or China. Choose to your advantage. And stick to one region if possible. I have both hubs. Older ones

[@applicator678]

@@madsncakes Thanks for the reply, but how do we differentiate if the items are for SG or china?

[@madsncakes]

When u add the device into the region Like the universal controller (ir blaster) is not in sg I thinkkk

[@madsncakes]

@@applicator678 have to check with seller

[@applicator678]

@@madsncakes Thanks alot! Are u using china server?

[@peiijuann]

Hi MADS, I am thinking to do a smart home for my upcoming bto. Can I check do you recommend aqara wall switches with neutral or no neutral line? Sorry I have no experience in this so would like to ask for your advice if I should engage electrician to install neutral wire for the whole house. Thank you in advance!

[@madsncakes]

teathree eh?! I thought I answered in the video hahaha

[@peiijuann]

@@madsncakes paiseh! I just rewatch another time and had a better understanding. Thanks for the video too!

[@madsncakes]

@@peiijuann no prob lol

[@kelvinngjunjie8172]

Hi Mads, Thank you for your video. I have tried installing and it works for some of the lightings. However, my ceiling fan and track light could not work with the switches. What or how should I do to get it working? Thank you!

[@madsncakes]

Ceiling fan….. on off should be ok Hmm u gotta check with aqara directly

[@johnnychaimingfeng3909]

Wired wrongly?

[@TheJastay]

Hi, i saw aqara d1 switches on xiaomi app sg server. Why did you said aqara switches cannot use on xiaomi app? By the way, how many hub did you deploy in your house? I wonder a mix of xiaomi hub and aqara hub will work

[@madsncakes]

Oh nice... maybe they did for some time. I just haven’t noticed it. For the rest like universal IR, it is still on China

[@happyputra4526]

Great videos MADS! Wondering if you do any automation for your heater. I am thinking of using Xiaomi ecosystem but cannot find any suitable switch that accomodates 20A for my heater. :(

[@madsncakes]

Hmm maybe check the neutral aqara switch with seller if it can take 20a?

[@muralibalaraman]

@@madsncakes Just checked, apparently Aqara not recommended for power switches - AC, Heater, and Motor

[@madsncakes]

I will release my own smart switches in April. Supports up to 30A for heater

[@muralibalaraman]

@@madsncakes I am extraordinarily disappointed with Aqara’s compatibility . The switch just hung as soon as I tried to pair this with the Wi-Fi network. I don’t have my electrical kit since I am not at home but my holiday stay in Malaysia. So I promptly returned it. After experiences with Hue and TPlink it just doesn’t give me the same confidence. The bridge is micro usb in 2022. So clearly it doesn’t fit the bill. If I have a reliable service that just works without experimentation I will take it.

[@goofyridersshop]

I have a dimmable led light with 10 levels. Can I use an aqara light switch ? or they're just on/off ?

[@madsncakes]

On off only

[@npscjessica]

Hi, any chances we can get the details on how to deal with 2 way switch? Trying to change all the switches in our new resale flat. Thanks!

[@madsncakes]

Someone helped me with it. It was a lot of testing which is lamp etc. I’m not sure how it works to teach you this

[@madsncakes]

Can engage electrician to help you out [phone] Johnny

[@npscjessica]

@@madsncakes Thank you!!

[@manudixit32]

Hi Mads we wanna aqara hub Do we need to buy China version or Uk/us version

[@CP-ik1xu]

This may be a dumb question. I am renovating my house and your video inspired me to replace all the switch with Aqara D1 switch on every wall. If our house is 3 level, do I need one hub or three aqara hub to connect all the switches? Thx in adv

[@madsncakes]

C P no harm getting 3 hubs! I would do that

[@just4therecord]

If you are renovating, you should get your electrician to pull a neutral wire into each light switch point. Then you use the neutral type switches. The neutral ones can act as Zigbee signal repeaters forming a good mesh network that can fully cover your house better.

[@CP-ik1xu]

HGST mine are with neutral. So you were saying I may only need one hub?

[@AKC-81]

Never a dumb question homie. Just take note that the Aqara Hub D1 connects via WiFi + BLE. The placement of this device in your house isn't dependent on how close the switches are. I've placed my hub upstairs, and its controlling switches on the ground floor. Hope that helps.

[@heartrobz]

@@CP-ik1xu Hi CP, are u residing in Singapore? I read that light switch points do not have neutral wire. Is your house new?

[@DeepanIgnaatious]

If connected via zigbee homeassistant can we use voice amazon or google to control the switches ?

[@AKC-81]

you most certainly can!

[@bernicelee6632]

Hi I have some issues after installing aqara switches for new home. It will auto switch off after sometimes especially those I did some automation on it but my aqara hub is not in power at this moment when it auto off. Not sure is the switches got issue or the connection got issue. Did you run into similar situations before? Thanks!

[@madsncakes]

Nope haven’t.. check your automations thoroughly. Somewhere it gone wrong

[@bernicelee6632]

@@madsncakes most likely is the automation part. Will check on that. Thanks so much!

[@jaechia888]

Hi do you have the link to buy Zemismart blinds? Thanks

[@madsncakes]

Watch my video first ✌🏻 geni.us/7VMQ

[@milxela]

hi.. am wondering because i heard there's actually a china and global version.. is there any difference?

[@AKC-81]

huge difference buddy

[@jackchuah4183]

Do you know thw aqara switches can use in mi home global gateway?

[@madsncakes]

I can’t be sure! Sorry

[@lycaondoug]

Hi, can i ask, what hub are you using? Currently I am preparing a flat and I hoped to use the aqara no neutral switches with the aqara hub. After that i was thinking of using the google home to access my aqara switches as well as my other smart devices. What is the issue with my plan? you said something about not being in 1 app?

[@madsncakes]

Douglas Chong I’m using aqara on xiaomi home On google home u don’t get much automation. Only thru xiaomi or aqara home. Both got pros and cons

[@lycaondoug]

@@madsncakes wow you replied xD Hehe so niceee! Got it! Hmm by automation do you mean complex things like sensors or turning things on and off? My dream is.. telling Google good night and having everything turn off. For the sensors and other switch controls, I don't mind if I have to go through mihome.. is this possible?

[@madsncakes]

😎 It’s not a full integration from xiaomi to google. Only compatible devices will show. Aqara switches > on xiaomi home won’t show up on google It has to be installed on aqara home for it to work with Google home The automation, like if device sense something trigger something. Those stuff works better in xiaomi as it is one app. For google, some devices need their own apps to work. It’s hard to cross automate ahaha

[@lycaondoug]

@@madsncakes O.O I nearly made a big mistake Thank you! O.O I got attracted by the better automation, but sadly all my switches are aqara and I'm getting nest minis everywhere so.. i need an aqara hub I guess :'( Thank you!!! Liked and Subscribed B-)

[@lycaondoug]

Uhm last question.. are there versions of aqara hub? I keep asking the aqara sellers in taobao and they keep saying it's not compatible with Google.(US aqara site says it is) this is so confusing :/

[@joshua01]

The Xiaofang camera i have is mainland china version and it recently got region locked my app is set to mainland china and my 4 other xiaofang and dafang cameras in another home in mi home are working fine idk why

[@madsncakes]

Joshua Yew same here. So I usually buy chinese set. The newer ones are not region lock

[@christophercrowley7574]

I have tuya linked so I need a xiao ai device to be able to control smart life devices ?

[@madsncakes]

Yes, but limited items on smart life Example I demo 2 blinds controller in my previous video. The main blind controller is able to bind with xiaomi

[@christophercrowley7574]

@@madsncakes I'm in Ireland where we also use 3 pin plugs and I'd love to have xiaomi smart plugs so if I can have smart life plugs work it would be great

[@madsncakes]

christopher crowley unfortunately, the smart plug I have doesn’t bind with xiaomi. Have to keep trying. There are many variation of smart life / Tuya products. Keep trying!

[@jackchuah4183]

I have the same vacuum which can use both china and global region

[@acorchia]

Hey MADS! after loving your old videos I found out I forgot to ring the "bell" to get notifications of your new vids, (won' t happen again I promise!) Any chance you worked with Aqara M1S Yet? My question is - did you manage to register the M1S on the Aqara Home App? (It registers on the HomeKIT Home app, but it fails to register on the Aqara Home app. (Set to China of course) If you have any ideas (or anyone following your channel, I would love hearing from you! Thanks!

[@madsncakes]

Thanks Aviel! I didn’t try the m1s but it seems that way even with my current aqara hub when I tried binding aqara home to home kit. It disappears from aqara home and stays on home kit. Since then I brought it back to mi home.

[@acorchia]

@@madsncakes By the way, M2 is available now, have you tried it out? :) KZbin suggested me to watch this one again)

[@just4therecord]

what!? I am "famous" now? 😜. oh btw, its now 12 of 13. Another one broke last weekend. They worked for about 2 years. Only 1 more to go....yay! 🤕

[@madsncakes]

Try the d1 next. Somewhat shorter response time than first gen double rockers

[@madsncakes]

Hahahaha thanks for your help again! 🤩

[@glennsim615]

Hi, can I check how do you change the fuse?

[@madsncakes]

Hmmm doubt think there’s an option

[@imXuanhao]

Any idea what is causing it to break? I'm using Aqara wall switches with Smartthings instead of Mi Home. And have tried out both the old neutral model and the new D1 non-neutral. The neutral model works well for years, however the non neutral version died quickly in weeks.

[@Jin-id8ft]

Disclaimer: I am not an expert nor do I claim to be one. When in doubt, consult an electrician when dealing with live wiring as it can lead to serious injury or death Not sure if this is mentioned before - If your lights do not require the earth wire, you can use your earth wire as the neutral wire instead and use the aqara switch with neutral wire

[@madsncakes]

Are u using this current method?

[@Jin-id8ft]

@@madsncakes "New" HDBs run concealed wiring. In rare instances, you end up with a "dud" wiring. Because of HDB restrictions of not allowing us to run our own concealed wiring, you end up having to run surface wiring which is ugly as heck. The alternative is to use the technique mentioned to replace your "dud" wire Same thing can be applied here. Since the earth wire from the lights run directly into wall switches and only connects to the "real" earth at the wall switches, you could use it as neutral. Do take care that 1. Your lights absolutely does not require an earth wire (highly dependent of the light's model and make) 2. You do not wire the wrong earth cable as neutral as you will cause your ELCB to trip Yes the method works but as with everything on the internet it is always best to consult an actual expert (certified electrician) when in doubt Apart from the technique working, it may unknowingly (or knowingly) violate one or several electrical wiring guidelines/policies laid out by regulators so do take care on that front as well

[@madsncakes]

Didn’t really work for me. Maybe I wired it wrongly... thanks for the explanation. Hope it helps anyone reading this ☺️

[@Jin-id8ft]

@@madsncakes I tried creating a diagram but I am having difficulties sharing it here due to comment restrictions. On the lighting end, you will need to connect the earth, neutral wire and the neutral input of the light so that the earth wire can now act as the neutral wire

[@madsncakes]

Make a short video on YT

[@tanweijie5436]

My xiaoai sound box always say 网络超时

[@tanweijie5436]

Do you face the same thing ?

[@madsncakes]

Yup sometimes...

[@kwaanggy]

There's a modded Mi Home able to link

[@madsncakes]

Is it available on iphone

[@kwaanggy]

@@madsncakes no android apk

[@EmailSinoWong]

Sometime my switches doesnt show up in app, need refresh few times, quite delay sometime

[@madsncakes]

It does happen. I noticed if I switched to 4g it appears faster

[@madsncakes]

Another way is to use aqara home with google

[@EmailSinoWong]

@@madsncakes now i use aqara switch to mi hub china version, i think mayb it connected to china server, so abit delay, i also bought yeelight and connect to singapore server, zero delay when operate in app, i wonder do we need vpn to china server

[@madsncakes]

If u do try Let me know

[@joshua01]

I have a problem with my xiaomi products

[@madsncakes]

Joshua Yew which?

[@joshua01]

MADS Bedside lamp 2 doesn’t respond to colour or light changes on app only on device can’t change colour or light intensity from phone on device itself only

[@joshua01]

I reset still can’t before that can work

[@madsncakes]

This is new... haven’t encountered this. Check if there’s any firmware update. May I know the exact model name of this lamp

[@andrewseah298]

hi can check where to I buy xiaomi smart 2 gang switch without neutral the link below not working and also will it work for normal 40w light bulb for the xiaomi smart switch thank you so much in advance

[@johnnychaimingfeng3909]

Shopee or taobao! Look for some good reviews before you buy! And you can use the 40w bulb for the aqara switches

[@andrewseah298]

@@johnnychaimingfeng3909 thank you so much

[@dulcineawt]

Just a quick shout out MADs you've got one of the most detailed videos on the aqara wall switch line. Thanks to your previous deep dives i decided to test a few (neutral!) units in advance of an upcoming reno, and will be equipping the whole apt with them - your continuing updates 1 year in is very valuable to keep our confidence in this ecosystem high :)

[@madsncakes]

Happy to!

[@scottho743]

Hey Mads. Just installed bunch of smart switches, and now the LED light on my fan flickers even when it's supposed to be on off state while my fan is on the on state. Do you have a recommendation of the licensed electrician that helped with your brother that can help me add the capacitor to this?

[@brandonchenyl]

Hi! Do u know if there’s any method for aqara sensors/dimmer switch to trigger Tuya smart light?

[@effex1781]

Water mark ur videos everywhere, they won't use it anymore I hope.. lol

[@Kevin_Kalonji]

Love your detailed videos MADS... Don’t know if you or anyone knows if I can connect multiple Aqara hubs? I have a 3 bedroom apartment in NY (Brick Walls) and the signal to my water sensors and door sensors is weak and the devices go offline.

[@madsncakes]

Kevin Norris yup I have multiple hubs... aqara hub and aqara g2 cam

[@joshua01]

Like maybe after opening the camera and getting region lock message once in a while it would open to show the live feed but then get region lock after i reenter the app again and my Xiaomi Air Purifier the original one can’t connect to the mi home app the air purifier is malaysia or sg version i forgot but setting up with sg version or malaysian version location in app wouldn’t work and mainland china also won’t work it usually says first sending message to device then has a tick at the side and the purifier light stops blinking and turns solid green but at the last step like connect device to internet or something it would say connection time out each time please help

[@madsncakes]

Unfortunately the region lock.. nothing u can do. I heard of those clone mihome apps but not sure if it can override this. For now Have to switch to correct region...

[@yu3nyu3n55]

i manage to solve my dafang camera region lock by just turning off and on again. if still cant work then try to reset and pair again. i have no issue pairing up both my air purifier 2s. make sure your wifi is strong where you put your purifier.

[@madsncakes]

I have a few locked up ones Can’t even pair

[@yu3nyu3n55]

I have 5 different xiaomi cameras from dafang, xiao fang, imilab all are still working fine, 1 of it has region lock and after restarting no longer showing the region lock message. as for your case i am kinda helpless too.

[@whiitly]

Smart life = tuya ?

[@cherdicz]

Hi Mads! Great videos you have! I am learning lots from you! Few qns pls. Sorry if you may have answered it before in your videos. 1. I am planning to buy Aqara wall smart switches. Where do you buy yours? Any compatibility issue linking to Alexa Ecosystem? 2. How if I add the IR/RF Broadlink for my aircons? Could it be added to my Alexa Ecosystem too? 3. Where would you recommend to buy Alexa Echo Dot/show? Thanks in advance!

[@rayd8or80]

Hi guys, need your help. I just bought my Aqara Hub and was able to set it up. But I am not able to bind it with my Aqara app. What should I do? Please help. Thank you.

[@ThePheng85]

Hi mads . Thank you so much for your videos! It’s been great and it helped me through my smart home purchases . I have a question that I need some help that I can’t figure out. How do you set up the two way switch functionality with a Aqara switch? How do I wire it?

[@potato1313]

recently had a full reno and decided with full aqara D1 non neutral switches.. So far i have 2 single gang switch that will auto turn off. 1: connected to a LED lights. Intermittently the light will turn off on its on. 2: connected to a Ceiling Fan with Lights. Intermittenly will turn off the fan. Any recommendation?

[@duanstava]

How to reset aqara switch d1 with neutral?? I reset switch no neutral no problem.. But switch with neutral cant reset..

[@simonhaw3409]

Hi, thanks for the video. I’m renovating my house. May i know where did you buy the aqara switch? Also can the aqara hub link up to google home? Thanks in advance

[@lendlchong3551]

I’m still a little confused about two way switch setup. If I do not have neutral wirings, can I still purchase 2 sets of Aqara no neutral switches and get your friend Johnny to reconfigure my wirings to get it working. Or does this only work with setups with neutral wirings?

[@bryantwong140]

May I know where did you purchase the Aqara smart switch from? Is it Taobao? Able to provide seller name or link if it is from Taobao

[@vivien8877]

Hi MADS, I'm also trying to figure out how to set up my 2-way smart switch. Is it possible to share how HGST advised you to do it? Thank you so much.

[@jackchuah4183]

Xiaoai can use in Singapore without vpn?

[@madsncakes]

Yup

[@kingfisherneon9513]

I am thinking of getting a raspberry Pi and channel the hub connection over one day instead and connection to China region server..

[@jichipang5]

Thinking of getting aqara d1 switches. But do they pair with xiaomi hub v3? Or do I have to get back v2.

[@平常心-d4k]

Hi there, what's the difference between neutral and non neutral Aqara switches? I'm new to this and would like to find out more.

[@nicole-or5up]

thanks for the review . may I know if you're using china or global version for the switches ?

[@simdevils]

I have around 10 D1 Neutral Switches and 2 Non Neutral, all 3 gang. So far no really issues. Maybe you should give Home Assistant a go, really gives you a lot of options for automations.

[@madsncakes]

Is it a full system? Do they have household system dishwasher robots thermometers kids toys... 🤣 and the wall switches must be able to automate this... important to my routine. So far only xiaomi is a full suite ecosystem. Only the region issue

[@simdevils]

@@madsncakes It's actually a complex system which you run locally on a Raspberry Pi or some computer if you want to. It allows you to configure pretty much all of your smart home stuff regardless of brand to it, and you are still able to control it from your phone through their app or you can also still get google/Alexa/siri to control things. You should just look this up on KZbin, loads of geeks go crazy with this, I myself have just started using it. But since your channel has home automation (particularly Xiaomi products), this seems like a good recommendation.

[@madsncakes]

Heard about it So can I automate xiaomi stuff from 2 regions into 1?

[@simdevils]

@@madsncakes You'll have to configure everything to your liking. All kinds of brands are supported, Xiaomi your tuya stuff etc. Right now I have the D1 switches integrated natively to HomeKit, but I have a Roomba which isn't compatible with HomeKit, but through that I made it compatible, I can tell siri to turn on the Roomba etc, every room I have a broad link IR blaster that is also linked to HomeKit (I like the home app that's why I am using HomeKit), I can control fan speed and also my air con. I recently got an Amazon Echo Show (more echo dots on the way) but my D1 switches don't actually support Alexa, but through this, I set up dummy switches in the home app that I can control the D1 switch through Alexa. I am all over the place with my explanation, what it does is that it will be the "brain" for your home automation and it runs locally so you don't need to rely on the cloud if there are small delays.

[@madsncakes]

I just tried Apple home. A lot to learn here

[@Bubbleandtales]

Hi, Aqara switches must use together with aqara hub? Can we use the switches without the hub?

[@rosarioscavo2373]

Any updates? Have some failed so far? Thank you

[@stressboi90]

Hi, can you share with me how u do the 2 way switch in details?

[@ngkokwei]

Hi Mads, do you recommend to use xiaomi hub to control aqara switches? Any difference between xiaomi and aqara hub in terms of response towards switches?

[@limjiu]

Hi, please find a way (and make a video) to allow connection/communication with all the IoT devices if my phone is connected to 5ghz wifi

[@madsncakes]

So u need to break up the network to 2.4 and 5 on the router Connect to 2.4 with iot And once this is done Roll back to just 5 on the router

[@tgrifin]

Hi MADS, previously I manage to connect my Aqara Hub M1S to my MiHome apps. And it goes well with all my smart switch. Then I'm trying to connect with my Mi Universal IR remote to China Mainland server but unsuccessful. Then I change back to SG server. All my setup all gone including my Aqara hub. I can understand that but when I try to connect it again, it's unsuccessful. It cannot scan my Aqara Hub M1S which previously can. Kindly help. Thanks.

[@madsncakes]

Some products are locked to region. Depends where u buy it. Buy products all for the same server

[@tgrifin]

@@madsncakes But how come previously can but not cannot.. Funny leh

[@donaldong6829]

Can help share with me how to change 2 way switch to 1 way switch?

[@nikosfants4514]

Hello great video. Is anyone coloured switch like rocker?

[@pannersthebomb]

Hi MADS, was motivated by your video to buy a aqara d1 non-neutral single rocker. I bought one switch on lazada that works on Singapore server(mihome), but realise it does not pair with the Singapore server of mi control hub. Then on further check I cannot find any mijia/aqara hub that works in Singapore server. So now I'm kinda stucked because I have a switch with no working hub🤔🤔

[@madsncakes]

Get an aqara hub, switch to cn server

[@wanaka1975]

I am using fibaro system. I have re-wired my house 5 years ago so my light switches are having neutral wired in it (problem of UK wiring standard). I am testing the D1 neutral version and will slowly replace my fibaro module over time if there is no reliablity issue for their cloud service. My fibaro system wiring is too complicated as fibaro only come with module. I actually prefer a switch with everything integrated so testing the D1 now, hopefully it is as reliable as my fibaro. Fibaro system is too expensive and their gateway and cloud integration with google is suck. In fact I am using the homeseer as my smarthome hub which is also very expensive in term of price point and the support is so so. I have no seen any advantage of using zwave (fibaro) system. The only problem is the aquara zigbee version is proprietary so it won't work with the other zigbee hub. For the price i got noting to complain.

[@madsncakes]

You will like aqara :)

[@evoracer87]

Hi Mads! Can aqara smart switch work with dimmable led driver? I don’t need the dimmable function though, but my lights driver all are dimmable. And I had a reply from broadlink that their switches can’t work with dimmable drivers/lights. TIA.

[@madsncakes]

Usually no…

[@dailou15]

A few months ago, my Xiaomi AI speaker cant reply to my queries (my mihome is connected to CN server) and I was so frustrated. However, I did some hacks and revert Xiaomi AI speaker to original factory setting and avoid to update to the latest firmware. So far so good. However, all my smart switches are using from Aqara with Xiaomi gateway v2. I wish to connect all my smart switches to google home (either can use via smart Life app due to stability issue and low network latency). No sure do you have any solution to connect all Xiaomi Aqara switches to google home ecosystem?

[@madsncakes]

I’m not sure if the aqara home app allows you to do voice control with google home

[@hongliangisrude]

Hi also, want to check, for your toilet light that was flickering what is the wattage? Do you have any bulbs with less than 7 W in your set up? I read in the specs technically 3W onwards is supported by the aqara switch... what was your lowest rated bulb?

[@madsncakes]

It’s all 7w There’s 2 in the bath Another light that is 15w that’s flickering... not the same type of light as 7w. How do I explain this better...?

[@christophercrowley7574]

Can we use the mi ai smart alarm to automate

[@celestinetan6505]

Hihi, may I check with you. For the switches can it’s be use for my kitchen hood? In my kitchen has 2 Gang switch, it’s for kitchen cupboard LED light and Kitchen Hood. I wanted to change it’s too but afraid the Hood might not suitable.

[@AKC-81]

Why not? It'll work just the same. 2gang or 3gang doesn't matter as long you're not intending to connect it to an aircond or heater. Those require special 20AMP switches. Look it up Celestine.

[@youngday77]

Hi MADS, if the Aqara switches are china version, can it still link to Google Home? Appreciate any insights here as I am planning to set up my new place and want to minimize devices that cannot talk to Google Home as I have lots of existing google home and mini. thanks.

[@madsncakes]

Hi young, will be releasing my new smart home startup in May. It works with Google :)

[@ChannelSLJ]

Love the way you explain... subscribed!

[@emalia88]

Hi mads! I’m really new to this and I’m wondering if I can self install switches but I have a 2 way switch as well... can you please help me)):

[@madsncakes]

Yes... but not something I know how to do. Check with this electrician. Johnny. [phone]

[@youngday77]

Hi MADS, wonder if your Tuya account is still able to Mi Home? I can't seem to do that anymore. Wonder if you automate non xiaomi powerstrips or smart wifi plugs in Mi Home automation. Thanks!

[@madsncakes]

I don't anymore ahah

[@alexlim5341]

@MADS i also have roborock which is not shown on Mihome App, but i can control with xiaomi AI speaker. I also have smartlife power strips, although ive linked with miHome app, Ive got no luck in getting xiaoAI to control it. Are u able to get xiaoai to control your smartlife plugs?

[@madsncakes]

When u bind tuya/smart life it will tell u which is synchronised to mihome. In my case only blinds and ac were successful. The plugs were not possible

[@kaidragonz9871]

Hi, I want to purchase the Xiaomi wireless button, but I have a broadlink hub and google home mini. How do I connect such that the switch can give commands?

[@madsncakes]

Hmm don’t buy this... has to be one family to work.

[@missjazzytan]

whats the difference between neutral and non-neutral light switches? and what does gang mean in switches? thank you, someone pls enlighten!

[@AKC-81]

2GANG = 2 buttons on a switch 3GANG = 3 buttons on a switch With Neutral - You can access additional features example monitoring the power consumption. In most cases, electricians would extend a neutral cable out from a aircond socket to this switch to meet this requirement. Without Neutral - No extra features, basic to the max. Mostly designed for wall sockets that do not have an option to pull neutral cable to it (aka standalone switches)

[@weimingleow6173]

This video is 10 months ago just wondering as of now has any of your non neutral switches fail on you? Will be starting my reno soon so right now am contemplating neutral or non neutral switches.

[@madsncakes]

Works ok No failure

[@byErickCruz]

hi mads! have one of the best installation videos! i tried adding the aqara non-neutral double rocker in my house. followed your tutorial to a tee, but it seems that when i switch one side, both lights open. would you know any reason why this would be?

[@madsncakes]

Remove the loop

[@byErickCruz]

@@madsncakes i don’t have a loop like your video. only 3 wires. i tried only using just one of the L1/L2 wires and disconnecting the other from the switch. even with this, either button opens the light. does this mean my unit is defective? or did i cross what is for L and L1/L2?

[@christophercrowley7574]

What smart life plugs appear in xiaomi. I've teckin smart plugs but they don't appear

[@madsncakes]

Not compatible with mihome

[@melissazeng112]

hi MADS, was revisiting your past videos on Aqara switches as i intend to replace some of my traditional switches at home. One of them is a 2-way switch which i havent found a solution - it would be great if you could share how did you do it on the Aqara switches.

[@madsncakes]

It’s pretty confusing so I don’t remember the steps. A lot of “diagnosing” to figure out which is lamp and live

[@tanweijie5436]

Have u try other than aqara brand smart switch that work with google assistance ? Like xiaomi brand?

[@madsncakes]

Nope...

[@chinshiong]

I'm have been using the non neutral switches for 9 months now and they're still going on strong. Have been experiencing random lights off (maybe once in 2 weeks) but only in the kitchen lights, nothing major.

[@madsncakes]

Try the capacitor/ballast method in the video

[@hanleonglai432]

Hi Mads, may i know are u purchasing those xiaomi product from Taobao? Also, xiaomi hub is better than the aqara hub?

[@madsncakes]

i use aqara hub. From taobao

[@AlexTeo]

hey! how do you integrate xiaoai with google? really unfortunate that google/amazon don't integrate directly with everything you have in mihome.

[@madsncakes]

Nope... not possible now. But in my video I show u how to dictate sentence to trigger google home to execute commands. To do this the 2 hubs must be near by

[@AlexTeo]

@@madsncakes any idea whether samsung smartthings hub can integrate with all the aqara/xiaomi switches well via zigbee? If yes, then we can hook up google/amazon to smartthings for voice commands easily.

[@madsncakes]

@@AlexTeo if u want to integrate aqara switches with Google home, remove from mihome app. Set up the switches on aqara home app and bind to google home

[@AlexTeo]

@@madsncakes sounds gd and seems like you can connect to SG server this way, hope everything will work fine.

[@edwindass7395]

@@madsncakes hi, I got the aqara D1 neutral switched for my house, but got the mi gateway. What’s the best way to connect them. I have google nest wifi 1 router + 2 nest wifi points. 2 aqara curtain and d1 switches. Everything I try to link with the google home the miHome & Aqara app says linked but I do not see the devices

[@christophercrowley7574]

The aqara D1 if you set a button to wireless switch is there the option to long press ?

[@madsncakes]

Nope, a bit diff from double rockers. Single press options of one or two buttons to trigger an automation