Aqara Smart Wall Switch Z1 Pro
The Aqara Smart Wall Switch Z1 Pro is Aqara's latest after the H1 and D1, starting at S$77. It comes in 1- to 4-gang, though the 4-gang's fourth button is actually a wireless switch.
Smart wall switches across Zigbee and Z-Wave.
The Aqara Smart Wall Switch Z1 Pro is Aqara's latest after the H1 and D1, starting at S$77. It comes in 1- to 4-gang, though the 4-gang's fourth button is actually a wireless switch.
The Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 EU is the third smart switch I'm evaluating, after MCO Touch Panel and Sonoff T2UK. I'm getting one to let Li Xiang compare tactile against touch switches.
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