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

9 ай бұрын

Well that's pinned! Thanks Sune!

@ToniHinton

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

Oh man, that IS good timing!

I'm here! Your timing is incredible!

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

That's great to hear!

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

@AutomateYourLife

8 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

Yesssss!

@leogodreau9505

9 ай бұрын

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

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

@leogodreau9505

9 ай бұрын

@@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

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

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!

Thank you I will try that

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

9 ай бұрын

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)

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

5 ай бұрын

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!

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

Thank you!!

@AutomateYourLife

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

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

6 ай бұрын

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

6 ай бұрын

​@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!

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

@AutomateYourLife

6 ай бұрын

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

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

8 ай бұрын

Method 5!

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

Nice!

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

8 ай бұрын

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!

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

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

@higorchavess

9 ай бұрын

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

Thanks!

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Big Bear!

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

@AutomateYourLife

7 ай бұрын

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.

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

8 ай бұрын

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 >> Aqara from a partnership standpoint

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

7 ай бұрын

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

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

Either! Even a v3 or v2 hub

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@dab7963

9 ай бұрын

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

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

The list is direct from Aqara, so no

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

6 ай бұрын

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

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

6 ай бұрын

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

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

6 ай бұрын

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

@HasimFN

6 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

@AutomateYourLife

7 ай бұрын

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

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

8 ай бұрын

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

8 ай бұрын

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

8 ай бұрын

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@mean1979Just

7 ай бұрын

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@Darthwein

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

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!

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

@AutomateYourLife

5 ай бұрын

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

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.

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

5 ай бұрын

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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpOp2dp9j5yTadY.html The rest...don't know!

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

@AutomateYourLife

8 ай бұрын

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

@randallsemrau7845

8 ай бұрын

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

@AutomateYourLife

8 ай бұрын

@randallsemrau7845 exactly the same

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

@AutomateYourLife

2 ай бұрын

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

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

@AutomateYourLife

6 ай бұрын

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

@VisithaGalhena

6 ай бұрын

​@@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?

How do we pair the Aqara FP2 to smattthings

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

Method 4 is it right now

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

@AutomateYourLife

24 күн бұрын

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

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

Do I need a Samsung hub to connect?

@AutomateYourLife

7 ай бұрын

For everything here, I believe so.

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@VasilievFlorin

7 ай бұрын

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

@VasilievFlorin

7 ай бұрын

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!

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

5 ай бұрын

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

@xdandev1991x

3 ай бұрын

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.

How do I add fp2 to Smartthings? Tnx a lot

@AutomateYourLife

8 ай бұрын

You can't at the moment. Use Method 5

@tosmjspakonc

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a snappy reply 😎

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

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

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

@lastzombi

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

8 ай бұрын

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

Can connect Aqara hub to ST hub V2?

@AutomateYourLife

8 ай бұрын

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

@b16bkostas

8 ай бұрын

@@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

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

8 ай бұрын

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

8 ай бұрын

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?

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

9 ай бұрын

Enjoy and good luck!

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

8 ай бұрын

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

@VasilievFlorin

8 ай бұрын

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?

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

@AutomateYourLife

6 ай бұрын

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

Need fp2

@AutomateYourLife

9 ай бұрын

Method 4 today