The BEST Ways To Integrate Aqara And SmartThings! (5 Methods Explained)

[@SuneKuntz]

I have a few temperature/humidity sensors from Aqara around my apartment. At first these would loose connection every few days for up to a few hours at a time. After installing the IKEA signal repeater and smart plug the sensors have only dropped a few times when their battery were running out. Since I installed the smart plug and signal repeater at the same time I can't say if this improved stability is due the plug or repeater and at this point I'm too afraid to unplug either😂

[@AutomateYourLife]

Well that's pinned! Thanks Sune!

[@ToniHinton]

I have the flip side of that. I have an Aqara motion sensor at the back side of my house that recently began misbehaving after many months of working perfectly. I also recently had to remove an IKEA Tradfri plug that was going bad. Gee, I wonder if that could be related…? I think you (and Michael) just solved my problem, Brian. Thanks!

[@nickiandersen2092]

I'm wondering if the firmware version on the Ikea plugs have anything to do with some of them not working right? Would it make sense to buy the Ikea gateway to firmware update these?

[@SuneKuntz]

@@nickiandersen2092 Could be. I don't have an IKEA Trådfri gateway or the Dirigera so I don't know

[@mocook62]

My smartthings station arrives today and I have all aqara products, even the Pet feeder. This video was perfect timing. THANK YOU.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh man, that IS good timing!

[@zhodge0]

I have a problem. I have 3 Aqara water leak sensors and 2 Samsung leak sensors connected to my smarthings. I do not have an Aqara hub. When I open my Alexa app the Samsung sensors are visible but the Aqara's are not, why? And how do I fix it so they display in Alexa? Also, I have 3 Leaksmart wifi leak sensors, how do I get them to show up in Smarthings? Lastly, I have an Alexa Hub, can I just connect the Aqara leak sensors to Alexa? Thank you the video informed me about Samsung drivers for the Aqara.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Aqara's sensors are using a different driver, which may or may not bring them into Alexa. I would suggest you use Virtual Devices to address this. This video shows how to get a driver installed that gives you all kinds of virtual devices that can be used with Alexa. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epDYqKt6lJ5gb9U The rest...don't know!

[@davidlieberman738]

I'm trying to connect via matter but my smart things app refuses to connect after I enter the code. It gets stuck on a page which says prepare your device.......😢 Anybody have any suggestions please?! Thanks!!!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Just keep trying. Try another phone or tablet maybe too. Sometimes matter is finicky. You could also try rebooting your network gear, but it's usually just a Matter issue.

[@ericb6008]

I'm trying to connect an Aqara M1S Gen 2 to SmartThings via matter, but the hub never displays on the "Select a hub to connect your device" screen. I've tried multiple devices and always get the same result. Any ideas?

[@leogodreau9505]

Exactly what I needed to add location services to my Aqara U100 lock! Thanks Brian!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yesssss!

[@leogodreau9505]

@@AutomateYourLife All setup, wife has left the house and waiting for her return to watch the magic happen.

[@AutomateYourLife]

That's gonna be such a good automation for you guys

[@leogodreau9505]

@@AutomateYourLife we had it with our Yale lock but it stopped working so went with Aqara more the variety of ways to unlock it. But, was missing the location option. Now we have it again! We don't use it in the winter as we park in the garage and we have the doors open as we approach. I'll toggle it off in a few weeks but back on in the Spring

[@thebigdoghimself]

Thanks for teaching vs. just pimping stuff you got for free. I am tired of creators just doing weekly commercials for Chinese junk.

[@AutomateYourLife]

It's a tough world at the moment for many creators. Totally understand that it's your time and your option to choose a video though!

[@bradkrekelberg8624]

I've got pretty much everything Aqara in Smartthings now with Matter or a direct connection. I'm just waiting for my leak sensors to get Matter support! I think they are too far away from my ST hub to connect using a direct connection.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah that's likely, and maybe a Station fixes that for ya

[@ThomWalbranA1]

be nice of the flick knob thing could attach to your watch

[@xelemorf]

Actually I have quite the opposite experience for Aqara. They make the least compatible, most non-compliant Zigbee products which are also outstandingly stubborn with what you can pair then with and how they behave. Also quite pricey for what you get. Using Aqara products for more then 7 months now and believe me the most issues I had were all Aqara or Xiaomi ones (Lumi makes both). The best brand on the field is TuYa who make their stuff decently compliant for for less than 5 times of the price while still maintaining outstanding functionality. I don't care about silky plastic finish as long as the functionalities are reliable.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I think if you're talking about old stuff, ya. These days though, Aqara makes really high compatibility Zigbee gear

[@VasilievFlorin]

hi@@AutomateYourLife, one short question pls about Cube T1 Pro, the upside face no. 6 is the only one who does not work or all of them?

[@mgpauly6888]

I cannot directly add the Aqara Pet Feeder into SmartThings. I think I might have to get the feeder closer to the SamrtThings hub. I also tried to integrate the Pet Feeder to SmartThings through your second method using the M2 hub and Matter. I have a couple other Aqara devices also. Those devices integrated into SmartThings but the Pet Feeder did not. Am I doing something wrong?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not sure what's going on! That's a direct pairing one, so it should be fine. Just make sure you are close for that initial pairing and make sure there's no interference :) You'll get it. Sometimes ST is finnicky.

[@Lew4R]

My Aqara Water Leak Sensor dont show up in Smart Things by using Aeotec Smart Things hub.... =(( What can i do?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Use a Matter Bridge maybe? That method may bring it in now

[@derekb4life]

Love this video. Please make a updated comparison video on all of the current smart home hubs and bridges.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks for watching! We're looking into it, but it's a beast to make!

[@Unknown-qu9hx]

Hi! Hope you can help me. I have biglite magnetic linear lights that connect via bluetooth using smart life app. Will it be possible to connect these with aqara hub and have them remotely controlled?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I don't believe you're going to be able to control them in the Aqara app. Not yet anyways. Maybe wait for the Aqara M3

[@MrGerryesterhuizen]

I have both hubs and connected both of them to each other. I don’t see samsung airconditioners and tv on Apple HomeKit. Do i miss something? They are in my Smartthings hub

[@AutomateYourLife]

This video lets you bring Aqara into SmartThings. Not the other way around

[@nibras-manna]

Are you sure the Samsung dongle supports thread? I have it and it only supports Zigbee and Wifi.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I'm sure it is supposed to. However, the main page now doesn't say that...what the...

[@ryanvarga1007]

Really hope the fp2 gets integration soon. I will buy it the instant I can use it in ST.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah I think that's coming but they can't comment yet. Method 4 lets you use it still today though!

[@higorchavess]

Luminosidade ainda não funciona na alexa, então não dá pra compartilhar no smartthings

[@HasimFN]

Does the vedge work with google home app? Because i dont want to install to many apps. St and google home is more than enough :p

[@AutomateYourLife]

Too complicated to answer. Generally you can use the VEdge virtual devices in the Google Home App.

[@robinschatten8593]

Method 3 doesnt work for me, smart things is saying that i need a hub when im Connecting it with matter every time

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks for letting us know. I thought that was going to be the case since Matter requires a controller

[@yamahawins]

Why cant i link tha aqara m3 hub to my Smartthings hub?

[@AutomateYourLife]

That's a good question. I have found that some days Matter and ST just doesn't work, so it could be that.

[@rplaughl]

This isn't working for me. When I paste the matter code into smartthings, smartthings breezes through the first two dots, but then it hangs on the third dot indefinitely. It says "check the user manual for instructions". At this point it will never move past this screen. I've facort reset the M2 hub and reinstalled the Aqara app, but it just won't work. If anyone can provide any help regarding this, I would greatly appreciate it.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Just try another day is my advice. It just happens this way sometimes. I don't yet know why.

[@xdandev1991x]

I am facing the exact same problem (and literally just posted a comment here too). If you solve this, please let me know as I feel I have tried everything now. It gets stuck at "Prepare your device" screen. I've tried over multiple days now and no change.

[@ericb6008]

I'm trying to connect an Aqara M1S Gen 2 to SmartThings via matter, but the hub never displays on the "Select a hub to connect your device" screen. I only see the SmartThings hubs. I've tried multiple devices and always get the same result. Any ideas?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Did you see the method in the video? It feels like you're doing it differently than I showed. If you're following the method I showed, I do know some folks are having difficulty this last week. Not sure what's up but it feels like an issue with SmartThings

[@ericb6008]

I used Method 1 when we initially got the Aqara Sensors (about 18 months ago). The sensors randomly lose connectivity and show faulty temperatures (32.0 degrees). This only happens in SmartThings. The Aqara hub doesn't seem to have the same issues, but Method 2 hasn't worked for me so far.

[@VisithaGalhena]

I have Aqara hub m2 and H1 switches connected to the China server. Can i connect it with Google Home without bridge device.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Can't tell you that because I don't do these kinds of things. Shouldn't be a problem though

[@VisithaGalhena]

​@@AutomateYourLife Alexa can't enable skills due to regional restrictions. Because my hub connected to China. If i buy a Aeotec hub is it works with China connected hub?

[@HasimFN]

Is it possible to put custom delays? Like when i press button. Set my thermostat to 24 degrees wait 10 min and then set it to 18 degrees

[@AutomateYourLife]

I don't see why not. Takes a bit of a work and might be a little funny, but ya

[@HasimFN]

@@AutomateYourLife what i found annoying with smartthings is under "than" we cant add devices twice but only once. I hope they add it in the future.

[@VasilievFlorin]

I cannot pair using Method no. 2 whatever i do...i got error code: 05-300 in SmartThings app. My Aeotec v3 hub using firmware 000.050.00010 and my Aqara E1 hub (HE1-G01 model) using firmware 4.0.6_006.004. Advices?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Just wait. Something is up with it all right now in SmartThings.

[@VasilievFlorin]

@@AutomateYourLife Ok, I will listen to your advice and wait. Until then, can you tell me which model is your Aqara E1 Hub?

[@VasilievFlorin]

Hello again@@AutomateYourLife. I managed somehow to add my E1 Hub to SmartThings and i can see also my Cube T1 Pro splitted in 6 buttons like in your video. But i don't understand and it's not working how to make those action (Controls/Routines) to work. I set some, but absolutely nothing happens. Have you any video of these automations? Ty!

[@andrewcbartlett]

Brian I love the pooch, has he got his own channel?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Gidgey? She'd be a great dog for a channel but alas...only so much time in the day!

[@evaheimisdottir2234]

Hi, I´m going to Toronto next week. What stores would you recommend to buy Aqara and Smartthings products in Canada? Preferably where I could go and pick up instead of being shipped as I´m not there for many days. Thank you for helpful videos. 😃👍

[@AutomateYourLife]

I don't see them in stores...gotta get it shipped!

[@netarcSF]

Question re: method 2 @automateyourlife - since it requires an Aqara hub anyway, can one not just use Aqara's routines to kick off activations/methods? What's the advantage (assuming one doesn't already have Smartthings) to having a Smarthings hub to replace/augment say an Aqara M2? fwiw, my current scenario is I'm adding some Aqara sensors (FP2, water, etc) along with an Aqara M2 hub and plan to connect the M2 to Google Next hub - in this use case, would an Aetec Smartthings hub add any additional functionality? Thank you.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hard to explain in a single response, but yes...SmartThings adds features. It also adds 1000s of compatible products to your options. It's not that Aqara's app is < SmartThings in many ways. It's that Samsung >>> Aqara from a partnership standpoint

[@Dynepusheren1]

Currently I have all Aqara connected into SmartThings. Would it give me more functionality if I use the Aqara hub as a gateway? Will ST count all the devices, or will it just count as one device, thereby adding extra room for new devices?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I believe it still counts as multiple devices. So no extra room gained.

Do I need a Samsung hub to connect?

[@AutomateYourLife]

For everything here, I believe so.

[@psg5678]

I have used the Method 2 (Matter) connection but I have a problem with the MiniSwitch: It only recognises correctly the longpress in ST. The single pulse and double pulse... nothing. The controller in use is "Matter Button". Do you use the same controller? Are there custom matter controllers... or those controllers are only done by aqara? Did you do anything spexial to make it work correctly?

[@AutomateYourLife]

My current driver is Matter Button. Maybe try this once... Hit a single press, then wait 3-4 seconds. Then hit it again. I had that for a day or two and then it started working all the time. Nothing special. Should work!

[@JoshsSmartHome]

I integrated Aqara with SmartThings through matter, but used the Aqara smart plug to pass through the overall status of our leak sensors since they aren’t currently supported.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Nice!

[@natethegreatskaer]

I connected the hubs and none of the bridged devices came over to Smartthings. Only the hub and Matter device. The devices are compatible according to the list you put up.

[@AutomateYourLife]

People have been saying this during this week. Not sure what's up

[@BENGALSPRIMETIME2024]

Just what I thought Aqara has made product where your always guessing if it will work with other products or not. I’m glad I shipped the Aqara products I had back to them.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Think of it like this: New is likely compatible, older is less likely

[@k33z0906]

Great video, very helpful. Currently I'm using Smartthings v3 hub and aqara e1 hub with few aqara sensors connected via matter but the e1 hub keeps going offline on daily bases and I have to reboot it to get it online. Does anyone experience that issue?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I don't know why that would be! That's a weird one! Maybe check the power adapter?

[@prebenhsahl]

Hi, tanks for a informative and easy to understand channel. After have seen this video I got 2 temperatur and humanity sensors. After pairing and setting up on my Aeotec hub with Smartthing, exactly like you did. They lose and gain contact seval times every day. Even with the sensor very close to the hub. What is wrong?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Depends what versions of sensor they are, but watch the Method 5 section and that should help you understand why

[@Justyn_Lim]

Could you speak for the reliability of the Aqara's motion & presence sensors?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I'm not sure what you're asking here. If you search from the channel page, you'll find a review of the FP2 on this channel. I speak to reliability and how to properly configure it. If you're asking about specifics around reliability with SmartThings, that's an in depth topic I haven't covered extensively. This video's actually the closest to it and I speak a number of times about reliability of those older devices.

[@dankelley9361]

Brian, thanks for this great video explaining how to get my Aqara hub working with SmartThings! Love your explanation of how to get these two popular hubs talking together. I have a SmartThings V2 hub, but I’m guessing this should all work like you have explained.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yep! You're good to go as far as I know. I don't have a V2 to test with anymore though!

[@zhodge0]

Thank you, your videos have been very helpful over the years. I was ready to break my Aqara sensors till I saw this video on Samsung and edge drivers.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I hope it works out! You still might have a few issues here and there but overall...it's great to get these working well!

[@chrisnelson3470]

Thanks. Another great video. I don’t see the mini switch on your list of devices that connect directly to ST. I’ve been able to get it working although I have had to reconnect it a couple times for no apparent reasons.

[@AutomateYourLife]

That's method 5! Check out why you're experiencing the disconnections in that segment of today's video. That's why method 2 is better for that button (matter bridge)

[@Wallbyqc]

How did you added the vibration sensor in ST directly ? I don’t see it in list of devices when I select Aqara as manufacturer ?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Method 5!

[@Justyn_Lim]

In the certified products list, the FP1 presence sensor is listed. Is it possible to set automations based on specific zones?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I actually don't have the fp1 to test and tell you about it

[@tosmjspakonc]

How do I add fp2 to Smartthings? Tnx a lot

[@AutomateYourLife]

You can't at the moment. Use Method 5

[@tosmjspakonc]

Thanks for such a snappy reply 😎

[@b16bkostas]

Can connect Aqara hub to ST hub V2?

[@AutomateYourLife]

You should be now, yes. I don't have one to try. But the same method should work that I've done here.

[@b16bkostas]

@@AutomateYourLife I do not know if not connect with the Aqara hub because no wifi only lan but is not good idea to buy one Aqara hub and does not working with hub 2

[@carlw]

As usual, great information thanks. Although, I saw one of your recent videos about you moving away from SmartThings/Aeotec due to insufficiencies in service. I had my Aeotec hub and a couple of other toys in my basket but now I'm confused and am thinking maybe Aqara seems like the way to go???? I just need the hub, some indoor/outdoor cameras (Toronto), motion and water sensor. Any particular video(s) of yours, other than this one obviously, you can point me to that I may have missed would be most appreciated. Cheers.🙂

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Carl, It actually sounds like you're up to date. This is a tutorial showing people how to do something, whereas my recommendations for a smart home won't always line up with content we've made on the tutorial front. My personal recommendation is that Aqara would be just fine. I'm also testing out Homey Pro, a much more expensive system and looking at a few others. I mentioned those in the video you're referring to, so you should be up to speed! :)

[@carlw]

​@AutomateYourLife OK Roger that thanks. Yes, I you saw your reference to Homey Pro. Seems very interesting!! Based on your videos and some personal research, I'm going to consider Aqara or Homey Pro. Love your videos!

[@kietle575]

Thank you I will try that

[@mean1979Just]

Thanks Smart home Captain B as always. 😊 I must have tried connecting my Aqara e1 hub to smartthings about 20 times since you shared this video without success. It just fails at the last hurdle and shares an error code. Otherwise I've connected aqara to Google home no issues, so wondering if this is a smartthings issue or aqara? Be a shame if i can't get these babies chatting to one another 🤷‍♂️

[@AutomateYourLife]

They will! Something odd right now with Smartthings. You're absolutely right. Just try it in a few days. :)

[@mean1979Just]

@@AutomateYourLife oh that's interesting! Thought it was something I was doing wrong. I'll keep pushing the button. Thanks Brian 👍

[@bigkills2]

With the list for method 1 is the motion sensor supposed to be the P1 instead of T1

[@AutomateYourLife]

The list is direct from Aqara, so no

[@Horosco1]

In method 2, can the smartthings station be used or just the aeotec hub?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Either! Even a v3 or v2 hub

[@kietle575]

❤ this video, is it possible to connect the Aqara FP2 too?

[@AutomateYourLife]

For now you have to use method 4, so it's not a direct connection. Soon I think Method 3 (Matter)

[@tinhwee30]

How do we pair the Aqara FP2 to smattthings

[@AutomateYourLife]

Method 4 is it right now

[@dab7963]

I have 3 hubs integrated. Aeotec and habitat and smarthings starion why also add an aqara ? Would you add it only to use the aqara devices ?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Well the reason is up to you! But generally, Aqara is good and inexpensive with their gear

[@dab7963]

@@AutomateYourLife since it wasn't really that expensive I bought one yesterday I think it's an M2

[@lastzombi]

So if i understand everything there is no way to add aqara devices without a smartthings hub like amazon or google

[@AutomateYourLife]

It's not recommended, even if you find a way

[@lastzombi]

@@AutomateYourLife Hi again Brian, so i got a smart monitor Ls43bm700upxuf as a bedroom tv and to my suprise it has a smartthings hub inside=) Trying to add m2 hub via matter with no luck. Do you know if smarthhings hub must be thread enabled for m2 matter connection ? This hub is matter enabled without thread, zigbee, z-wave. Thanks in advance.

[@jeremygilroy5593]

Hey, great video as always. I cannot get any devices to come across to SmartThings after connecting my Aqara M2 hub (FW 4.0.6_0006.0646). I have connected to both my V2 and V3 Samsung SmartThings hub with nothing coming through for devices specifically other than the hub itself. I did connect it through matter as you have shown in the video but I never get any of the devices even though there are seven shown to be bridged accessories. I have tried deleting and re adding with nothing changing. I have the most up-to-date versions on both the V2 and V3 and the M2 of the software. Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated

[@AutomateYourLife]

That's an odd one for sure. I used to have this when Matter first happened and yeah, at some point it just started working right. I believe now it'll work no matter what kind of phone, but maybe just give both services a few days and see. Otherwise what country are you in and what are you using for a phone?

[@jeremygilroy5593]

I'm also a Canuck, I'm in AB. I'm using a Samsung S22 Ultra, also a Tab S7 +. I tried the integration about 2 weeks ago when you first posted the video with no luck so I removed deleted and then reinstalled the M2 hub into SmartThings and still on getting the same problem.

[@AutomateYourLife]

@jeremygilroy5593 weird...sorry! It should work. I don't know what is going on.

[@randallsemrau7845]

Brian, why do you suggest the Aeotec hub, especially? It seems harder to find than some others.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I suggest it because it gives you Z-Wave, whereas the Samsung Station doesn't. Z-Wave is highly reliable :)

[@randallsemrau7845]

@@AutomateYourLife Thanks! How about the Smartthings V3 that you showed. How does that compare?

[@AutomateYourLife]

@randallsemrau7845 exactly the same

[@higorchavess]

Need fp2

[@AutomateYourLife]

Method 4 today

[@c849243]

I'm here! Your timing is incredible!

[@AutomateYourLife]

That's great to hear!

[@Darthwein]

If you change a device name or room in Smartthings does it push that change to the aqara app/hub or does it stay as it was in aqara

[@AutomateYourLife]

There's no current method where if you change it in ST that anything changes in AQ 👍

[@Darthwein]

That's what I figured, and honestly what I would prefer currently. Can you connect a ST hub and Aqara hub in a wired configuration or just wireless?

[@Darthwein]

And by the way still love following the channel. You are part of my Saturday routine.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Well both Aqara M2 and Aeotec Smart Home Hubs can be wired, so in that case they are connected through your home's wired Ethernet network!

[@stevenmartin5057]

Thank you!!

[@AutomateYourLife]

You're welcome!

[@c849243]

Thanks!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you Big Bear!

[@Brafie37]

Nice timing, I actually plan to get their door and window sensor soon to replace the smartthings ones I have. Too many issues with those and poor battery life, at least for me.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Enjoy and good luck!