Zigbee smart-home devices, from sensors and switches to hubs and cameras.
Aqara's Curtain Driver E1 comes in Track and Rod versions, with the Track cheaper at S$138.90. Since my curtains use U-shaped rails, I went with the Track version, which also supports I-shaped rails, bought from Souky's stores.
Launched in Singapore on 8th May 2024 for S$209, the Aqara Hub M3 is the direct successor to my Aqara Hub M2. Its key additions are acting as a Matter Controller and a Thread Border Router.
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.
I bought the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 for S$26 during 11/11, down from S$36. This battery-powered sensor runs on two CR2450 cells with a claimed five-year life, and it proved impressively responsive in use.
The Aqara Wireless Remote Switch H1 is a battery-powered, 2-gang wireless Zigbee switch, essentially the wireless version of the Smart Wall Switch H1 EU. Compatible with Apple HomeKit, it retails for S$39.90 at Souky's stores.
The Aqara Water Leak Sensor is an IP67 waterproof sensor that detects water and triggers automations. My use is simpler: alerting me when the drainage under my sink overflows. I paid S$26.90 for it.
The Aqara Wireless Mini Switch is a no-frills button offering single, double, and long-press triggers. Powered by a CR2032 with a claimed two-year life, I bought it from Souky's Shopee store for S$27.90.
The Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor measures temperature, humidity, and total volatile organic compounds. I bought it to watch the air in my newly renovated home, where fresh carpentry gives off chemical compounds.
I bought the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor for S$22.75 during 9/9, down from S$27.90. This small HomeKit-compatible wireless sensor measures temperature, humidity, and air pressure, running about two years on a CR2032 battery.
Happy with my Google Nest Cams but wanting to drop Homebridge in my new house, I looked at integrating cameras natively into HomeKit. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is my test of a direct smart-home setup.
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.
In the second part of my Homey review, I focus on the desktop app. In my opinion, it has the best UI/UX of any smart home hub. Built in Node.js and packaged with Electron, it's split into several sections.
Homey is a smart home hub from Athom supporting a wide range of wireless technologies. It began as a Kickstarter in May 2014, raising €203,918 from 996 backers, but shipped well past its targeted June 2015 date.
I bought the Samsung SmartThings V2 Hub (UK) from Amazon UK for £99.99, dropping to £83.33 with the 20% VAT exemption. Direct UPS delivery to Singapore was pricey at £15.18 but fast, arriving four days later.
During SmartThings' Spring sale and a follow-up Memorial Day promotion until 4th June 2016, most products were 20% off, on both the SmartThings store and Amazon. I bought my items from Amazon, since they qualified for free AmazonGlobal Saver shipping.