@@AlexTeo Finally I managed to digest what u been trying to explain 🤭. Since is not necessary to have neutral wire, I doubt I need the electrician to change all switches to smart switches as I can do so myself 😏. Thanks again! U deserved more than just "one thumbs up"!
Hi Alex, Thanks for the informational video, your explanation certainly brings a lot of clarity to people who are starting out in home automation. I have a question on compatibility - if I were to purchase the Aqara hub from Lazada (due to the 3 pin UK plug), will it be compatible with Aqara switches we purchase from Taobao?
Hi Alex, any comment on how the Aqara M1 hubs compare to the M2? Also, what would you advise in terms of placement of the hub? Thinking to get the M2 hub for the Aqara switches, but not sure if one is sufficient to cover the entire house
Hey Alex, can I use the Aqara hub m1s China plug version be set in the Philippine region in the mi home app? Or the better choice would be the Aqara hub EU/HK version three pin instead?
Thank you for the video! Blessed Lunar new year! May I know if I want google home assistance, I can only link the aqara hub and the xiaomi new product (clock) that you mentioned?
When the door open/close the aqara hub will start to speak? How do we know from the app when the door open/close. ( ur remote triggered like that message) if we install aqara G2 camera when someone open the door or passes near the door Will the app send the video to our smartphone?
Thanks for these great videos Alex. About this new gateway, its quite sad that the speaker is not loud enough anymore to be a siren. Is it possible to create an automation to make my Google home speaker or Xiaomi speaker to act as a siren when the alarm is triggered?
there is an automation rules condition for the gateway alert, so I believe you can have the xiaomi speaker to play something once that condition is met
yes you can especially each hub has a max cap on the number of child devices you can connect to, and you want to place them in such a way that they cover the entire house where your zigbee devices are placed
sorry the v3 doesnt come with sound like v1. how can i continue to use the gateway as the security alarm? when sth trigger the mi sensor or ip cam motion detection, how to add sound to it? thx
I believe I didn't see you compare between the old and new versions when it comes to expanded features or upgrades..I did see you compare physical features like speakers and lights..thanks anyway
Hello, does this hub support the Xiaomi motion sensor 2? I bought the motion sensor 2 but probably I bought the wrong hub to pair with and I can't connect them together, I think I bought the 1st generation of hub
If Aqara products can be used in Mi Home but I can’t use Xiao mi products on Aqara app then is it not better to just use the Xiaomi gateway device to integrate all?
Thanks for the video Alex, appreciate your time in making this video. I am in the google platform Nest hello and tuya ir controller. Was trying to avoid zig bee actually but seems for light best to use Aqara d1 switches. Question: can google home still control aqara d1 switches via m2 hub (purchase from lazada) Also do you know any smart dimmer lights which plays welll with aqara hub ? Thank you
yes google home can control the switches and the m2 hub, not sure about dimmer switch man, didn't go check them out. If I want to control brightness I straight away go with smart bulbs/strips
Hi I tried to pair my yeelight bulb to mi app but shows connection error to router. But to yeelight app it works fine. I plan to use Mi app for all my other Xiaomi products. can advise pls. thank you Alex
Is there a non China version of the gateway 3 ? My China version can only connect the my Aqara D1 switches in the China server. When i am in sg server, my China gateway 3 is greyed out when I try to pair with the D1 switches.
Hi Alex, i am struggling between the V3 hub and M2 hub. I understand that the M2 hub needs to link to the china server. Do you think it will pose as a problem for me when i want to integrate all my smart device under google home?
Hey Alex! I tried all ways to link my Aqara hub (I could only bind it under China mainland region) to Google Home - but to no avail. Did you face similar issues and how did you troubleshoot it? Thanks a lot in advance!
no issues with mine, probably you can check out my video on smart lights where I show how i integrate aqara to google. Else just seek aqara official support
Hey Alex, really great video! I like them a lot, I understand that you are connecting to the gateway using Google home(google assistant), curious to know if I can connect to the gateway using Apple HomeKit(Siri) instead?
@@AlexTeo thanks for the reply, I saw your reply in your other video that you spent 40K on you renovation, can do a video explaining your spending during renovation(tiling, glass panels, furnitures, Taobao, smart appliance etc) Going to buy a new house soon, my financee and I spent an afternoon watching all your renovation videos
@@liushaomin7004 wow glad the videos help. 40k is just the reno works not including all the furnishing. Check out the product links in the video description, I think they will give you a rough idea how much are the items
Hi Alex, your video is great but i am still confuse with which hub to get. I just bought couple of Aqara smart switches and a IMIlab EC2 but i am not sure i should get a XM V3 or Aqara M2. Aqara M2 seems better but i have read some vendor disclaimer that it cannot work on mi jia app -- is there a global version set and mainland set difference? Kindly assist, thank you!
Do I need this to get additional functions for my lockin s30 pro? There’s limited functions for the door lock in mihome. Eg to get the door lock displayed or work under google home
previously mihome sg server doesn't support any hubs but now they do, I don't have the lock with me anymore so can't test whether that will appear in google home
Hi I have a Mi Smart Home Hub Gateway V3 which is controlling my Aqara D1 light. I have successfully linked up both devices in Xiaomi Home App. When I go to Google Home > Set up device > Works with Google > Xiaomi Home and login successfully. The devices does not appear in Google Home app, any idea why?
Thsnks Alex, the video was great. I am presently using a mixed of Mi Home hub and Aqara hub. Mi Home is set to Sg server and Aqara is set to Mainland server. Mi home devices are linked to my Google platform but I just can’t get my Aqara linked to Google. Could it be, my Aqara devices are linked to Homekit?
homekit part i'm not very sure as I'm not using any apple products anymore. You will want to use the aqara app connecting to the 'other' region if you want to use google home.
Cam you recommend which hub also is usable as a ir infrared remote for ac etc.? Or do I have to buy the xiaomj hub and connect the for example mijia universal remote ir to the wifi hub?
Hi Alex, so which will you recommend to go for in Singapore? The xiaomi hub or aqara hub? Im using google home for integration w other smart devices. Also looking to get aqara switches, aqara curtain and maybe some smart yeelight
aqara app (others) + aqara m1 hubs (3pin & CN) + aqara D1 switches + aqara sensors and wireless switches All integrates with Google except for sensors and wireless switches. Set your automation rules in aqara app, mobile/voice controls use Google home direct. This is my recommended setup in SG.
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, been watching a lot of videos for the past week, including watching yours again and again but I'm still not sure of which hub to buy. Now I'm thinking of just buying something to dive right in to learn. Question: do you recommend getting the aqara M2 and the H1 switches or should I get the previous versions? Thank you.
Hi alex. I was wondering what made you decide to go with aqara instead of tuya. Tuya is natively supported by smart things unlike aqara. Tuya also supports local operation, not requiring internet connection if you have the zigbee hub. Xiaomi also has these region nightmares.
@Alex Teo no it does not require home assistant. But i have not yet tried. I bought a set of tuya products recently and im waiting for the items to arrive. Will keep you posted. But one of paul hibberts videos shows local operation. Ill post it here later.
@@gavinlim3143 ok i watched most of his videos, i don't recall anything about tuya having official integration for local automation. I plan to wait for matter before making my next big change for my setup
Hi Alex, I'm planing to link my aircon and celling fan with google home. Is it a must to have the Hub to get both item to run in Google home support. Is there other option? Trying to avoid multiple hub across the whole house.
Hi Alex, can I ask you a quick question. Do wifi smart switches really require a neutral line? I was thinking of installing a wifi smart switch to my 100w lights without using neutral line or a capacitor. Is it advisable to do so?
Hi Alex. I want to install the Aqara D1 switches and control with google home. But Im confused which can integrate better & simpler? the Aqara M1S hub or Xiaomi V3?
i didn't realize he likes to use blue colored paper as background as well haha. Wanted to get orange since that's like the color for xiaomi logo but too late shops all closed for chinese new year
Hi Alex, I saw in your other comments that you mentioned about SmartThings hub. Can I connect my aqara switches (via zigbee) and xiaomi smart door lock (via bluetooth) to the hub and set automation there?
Hi Alex, if SmartThings doesn’t have Bluetooth, why do you switch to ST? Is it because you would still be using other hubs concurrently since u already hv them? If I want to start from scratch, would u recommend ST hub or Aqara hub or Google nest/hub? Sorry the more I watch ur videos, the more questions i hv. Learning process i guess.
Hola me gusta el video,yo tengo gateway3 y quisiera poner una alarma que se ponga a una hora específica y se desconecte a otra y en ese tiempo si se abre la puerta suene la alarma gracia con el gateway2 si lo consigo pero con el 3 no se gracias
Hi Alex I’m planning to get the Xiaomi smart hub V3 but does the Xiaomi apps need to change the region to China or I can stick to Singapore ? currently I’m using Lockin and Xiaomi Cctv
Hi there, I am curious about how many hubs to use as well. From your video, it looks like Alex is now using 1 hub in the study to connect all the aqara devices, my question to Alex is that, do the switches stay “connected” if I close any of the doors?
Hi Alex want to get your thoughts. Having hubs around the house is so unsightly for light switches only (IMO). I want to future proof and go directly to wifi. If I am running a wifi 6 mesh router through the house would that get rid of the interference? Wondering if you have any experience or know where I can find the answer....thanks!
using wifi switches are not future proof. Actually in your case, you will have only 1 hub at most so I guess its fine especially the aqara one can double as a night light. What interference are you referring to?
@@AlexTeo My concern is that one m2 hub will not be able to cover an entire flat that is 1K sq ft.? In your video you have a gateway and as you said, no neutral in light switch means it doesn't act as a repeater. The only way is to do a test. I am planning to buy a M2 hub and 1 wireless switch to test the range to start. Is that a good idea?
Hi Alex, Just saw a video that Aqara M2 Hub does not support Google Home? M1S also:( Does that mean I have to buy the M Hub first version? My family and me not using iphone:(
Hi Alex, nice videos! I found this deco m9 plus tp-link router can be a zigbee hub www.tp-link.com/sg/home-networking/deco/deco-m9-plus/ Does it mean that it will work with Aqara smart switches as well? Or if I were to purchase Aqare smart switches, I can only choose either Aqara hub or xiaomi hub. Thanks!
most likely just their range of smart home products, better check with them to confirm. I am using smartThings to connect my aqara switches, good stuff :)
@@AlexTeo Thank you for the reply. I see. I thought as long as it supports zigbee, it can support all devices run on zigbee. Seems this ecosystem is not that simple :P and seems smarthings has the most supported brand currently.
Does this mean that I can't integrate the Xiaomi Home Sensors outside Xiaomi Ecosystem like Philips Hue, Smartlife, etc? If so, what's your recommendation to integrate? I've just started transforming my place to Smart so I have already owned few smart devices but some of them are not Xiaomi brands. And now, I wanted to invest in the sensors so I am looking for the smartest way to integrate. Thanks!
Hi Alex, Can i ask if i have multiple device across each room do i need a hub for all the rooms or do i just need 1 hub will do. Trying to set up my smart home as i watches ur video. Thank you
depends on how big is your house and where you placed the hub. If strategically placed, you may need just 1 hub. Same idea as how you setup your wifi to make sure the entire house has coverage.
@@AlexTeo really appreciate your response and help. Currently looking around xiaomi and aqara as per ur recommendation. Seems like there are tons of selection to look at. Will continue to support your channel. Have a great week ahead 👍
Hi Alex, I was looking at another smart home youtuber Madz and she was saying that china aqara hub & switches does not work with google home? Right now my xiaomi app server is base in mainland chinese. Is there a work around for this ?
Hi Alex, thanks for the video. I have a question regarding Aqara devices. I understand that we can link Aqara to Alexa to enable voice command in Alexa to trigger an Aqara device action. Is it possible for us to use an Aqara sensor (say the Aqara cube) as a trigger to set up an Alexa routine?
hey, I am an apple user and want to build up my future smart home. I want to use Philips hue, some mart speaker (I think HomePod) and smart curtains like aquara b1. Which devices do I need for the setup? I want to control everything by my iPhone or voice! Thank you Alex. keep up the good work!
Hi. I have some question… I am using mi home Singapore region , I am wondering , can I get the aqara switch or mi hub or aqara hub from tao bao? Since you said region Singapore mi home only can using global version mi product , how can I know those product is global version, one more question , is it Global mi hub / aqara hub sensor will be less battery consumption too ? Zigbee ?
Alex, I recently bought switchbot bot but didn't buy the hub mini. Now thinking to buy a hub to add on other things, can switchbot work with xiaomi hub or aqara hub?
@@AlexTeo Like that there is alot of hub to buy hor.. Any advice or recommendation? I do have quite a few xiaomi devices.. but I am now also keen to buy wireless switch (aqara) .. which is more future proof between xiaomi or aqara hub you think?
@@kytan5 ya that's why pick the ecosystem you want is important, else you will have alot of such devices lying around. Personally, i prefer going to google than xiaomi in sg
Hey! I have a question regarding this product: MI smart home hub Model: ZNDMWG02LM Does it work with most devices that support the ZigBee protocol? Or is this product only for xiaomi smart devices? Thanks in advance!
Hi Alex , recently I got a Aqara M1S hub CN version however found it not able to connect to the Aqara app... Keep on failing in the last step "Fail to send network access information". I've connected to 2.4G wifi already and tried with Mijia CN app and it worked. But since the rest of my devices are all in aqara app and connected to Google home, this is definitely not a solution for me. I've been looking on the internet but didn't find any solutions. Perhaps you have some experience? Really appreciate if you could help.
Why don't you use back your existing hub since you have all of them in the aqara app? I don't own a M1S so can't advise on that. What i have in the video are both M1 - a UK 3pin and a CN pin
@@jctraveltherapy3641 haha np, if you are using mihome as your central smart home platform then go for it, else you can check out my latest smart home video
Hi Alex. I’m setting up my new house and i bought some magnetic track smart lights from Taobao. The shop owner told me that if i want to control the lights, i will need to get the 小爱同学 speaker，is there any ways for me to control the lights without buying the 小爱同学 and just control the lights via my xiao mi app on my iphone? Or we need to buy a gateway for it?
Hi, I didn't received notifications on Iphone when the motion sensors are activated. Please could you help me? I saw that you receive notification from aplication on your iphone...THanks!
Hi Alex, thank you for the video. Just to confirm again, if i am getting Aqara switches/sensors, can i connect them to the Aqara Hub, and Mi Home app then to Google Home for integration? Or am i stuck with the Aqara app only? Also, for the switches/sensors, do I need to get the 'global' versions of those to ensure that they work in SG?
@@AlexTeo Thanks Alex. A followup on that, does that mean it doesn't matter where i get the switches from. As long as the hub is the global version, i am good to go?
@@samyong1206 ya doesn't matter where the switches are from, i got mine all from taobao. For the hub initially i thought only global released ones can connect to 'others', but apparently my fren's china socket hub can also do that. Both are the ver1 hub, the m2 i heard can only connect to china which you don't want that
Hi Alex we are planing to make our switches smart. Can suggest if we use can Aqara switches and smart door? Do we need to connect our hub to China server to use the zigbee or just use Aqara app?
Hi alex..would like to ask that if i buy the whole setup from taobao..would i be able to use it in singapore..coz I understand there is different version..like EU and CHINA version..what is the difference..
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, i saw this video link, i was a kind of confused. czcams.com/video/GtpLJ8ShLr0/video.html , it seen different model of the Aqara hub, will not work with Google home. Can you advise me further, if i got the M2 Hub & D1 Aqara switch (Both set Chinese Region), will it still able to work on Google Home?
Hi alex, I have around 20 lights at home. They are all wifi. And naturally slows down my router and together with phones and mobile phones and tv there are a total of 40 devices which is toomuch for my router. Devices get disconnected and don't work propely I wanted to cluster them with a Gateway so router will not be directly connected to them. Do you think this will be a good solution? And do you think xiaominhub will be a good idea? I got zigbee wireless gatway but Infindout that one only has zigbee and not wifi. Now I ordered this xiaomi and hoping it will solve my problem.
I have the Gateway V3 and some Mi/Aqara zigbee sensors, plugs and bulbs for a while now. I am able to set up all sorts of automation, but these zigbee devices are not controllable with Google voice. I have now bought an Aqara gateway M1s, hoping to be able to use Google voice to control my Mi Zigbee plugs and bulbs through the Aqara hub using the Aqara android app. However I cannot seem to set the M1S up with the Aqara app on Android. But I can set up the Aqara M1S in my Mi Home App in my Android phone. I would like to use the Aqara M1S gateway with the Aqara app in my Android phone, so that I can use google voice. Is there something that I am missing?
@@AlexTeo No..its a chinese import which I had bought through AliExpress, region locked to Mainland China...By other region, do you mean any other countries other than mainland China. Also I have not be able to set up the M1s with the android Aqara app, after many many tries.
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, Unfortunately the M1s I bought is China region locked and hence only able to setup with China region, hence unable to connect to Google Home. Wish I had known earlier that Google is not allowed in China, hence no google Home on all China locked gateways. So its a waste of money that. I also found out that the M1S can be set to either Aqara app mode or Mi home App mode (reset and press button twice quickly immediately after the announcement, to switch between modes) with some success of linking only zigbee bulbs to Google Home through Mi Home app (region free hacked), but completely unable to link anything to Google home with Aqara app (china region). Now, I am going to get an international version of M2 from a local seller on carousell, who say its compatible with Google Home. Hopefully, I will be able to use google voice to control my collection of Aqara and Mi range of zigbee sensors, sockets, switches and bulbs. Have also ordered a Google Home enabled Tuya multimode gateway online. Such a hassle to get all Aqara and Mi zigbee and BT child devices to work with Google Home... Will probably set up Home Assistant in a Raspberry Pi in the future, if I cannot find a universal solution.
@@dchey01 going the home assistant route will be probably taking it too extreme for you, why don't you explore samsung smartthings first, eventually you still need a centralize solution if you want to scale up your smart home. Coming Friday I will have a video to cover the various solutions, stay tuned!
@@AlexTeo Ok. Thanks. And is mihome able to link to Google home/ Google assistant? Sorry, it can still get a little confusing sometimes even after all your great video explanations. Haha
@@linuschin7395 hahah no worries, mihome can connect to Google home but very limited products are integrated, typically those globally launched products only.
@@leyyee nope, as mentioned xiaomi hub can only be used in mihome via the china region server, the great firewall of china blocks all google services so probably only those products that u see in our local xiaomi stores can work with google voice
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, i am looking at M2 hub, but there are some motion sensor branded as xiaomi motion sensor around RM45 and some Aqara Motion Sensor around RM85++. Not sure whats the difference. Some aqara D1 switch china version, sellert mention need to China version and some global version dont require that. Now iam confuse on what version to go for. If i have 1 global and 1 china, will they work? Please advise. Thanks.
Ask any other remaining questions you have, I will try my best to answer them as well.
Happy Chinese New Year, HUAT AH! 🍊🍊
happy new year to you too!
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Aqara M2 hub can work with Yeelight BLE mesh sistem like Xiaomi V3 does? I have a plan with yeelight downlights but need the IR built in on M2 bridge
Aqara M2 hub can work with Yeelight BLE mesh sistem like Xiaomi V3 does? I have a plan with yeelight downlights but need the IR built in on M2 bridge
@@The1rode you can't connect yeelight devices in aqara app, just have everything consolidated to google home will be easier
good video as always! thank you alex
Again a very good video and explanation. Loving xiaomi product😍
Hi Alex, thanks for making time to upload this vlog and being so patient with us on loads of questions. Truly appreciate it...huat ar 🍍🍍
Hope its all clear to you now :)
@@AlexTeo Finally I managed to digest what u been trying to explain 🤭. Since is not necessary to have neutral wire, I doubt I need the electrician to change all switches to smart switches as I can do so myself 😏. Thanks again! U deserved more than just "one thumbs up"!
For new BTO, the circuit breaker will usually turn off first when there's safety hazard or power surge. So quite safe already
Hi Alex, Thanks for the informational video, your explanation certainly brings a lot of clarity to people who are starting out in home automation.
I have a question on compatibility - if I were to purchase the Aqara hub from Lazada (due to the 3 pin UK plug), will it be compatible with Aqara switches we purchase from Taobao?
I cant wait to set this all up at my new place. My stuff is coming in real soon😄
woohooo i'm sure you will like it
Hi, would like to check if xiaomi hub works with agara switches ?
Hi Alex, any comment on how the Aqara M1 hubs compare to the M2? Also, what would you advise in terms of placement of the hub? Thinking to get the M2 hub for the Aqara switches, but not sure if one is sufficient to cover the entire house
Hi Alex , thanks for your sharing 😁👍
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Nice thumbnail! And wah new vid on chuyi 🧧🍊🍊 Happy CNY! :)
lol most of it already precorded way before haha.. happy cny to you too, hope you enjoyed giving ang bao! 😂 🤣
HI Alex for the humidifier which aqara products I have to purchase. I have Google nest mini. Is it compatible for aqara hub. Nice video
Hi Alex, what is the latest Xiao Mi gateway that you can recommend now?
Hi Alex , do u know why Xiaomi do away with the alarm function? Do you know if the gateway 3 can coexist with gateway 2?
If I remember correctly it is a EMA requirement on household switches and sockets outlets to have safety mark approved stickers.
Hey Alex, can I use the Aqara hub m1s China plug version be set in the Philippine region in the mi home app? Or the better choice would be the Aqara hub EU/HK version three pin instead?
Its amazing how smart products are interconnected,making it even more convenience now 👍
Thank you for the video! Blessed Lunar new year! May I know if I want google home assistance, I can only link the aqara hub and the xiaomi new product (clock) that you mentioned?
How the new mismartclock is gonna work with google is still unknown. So aqara hub and aqara app is what you need to work with google
@@AlexTeo I see. Can tuya link to Google as well? I get confused on the hub and IR controller. Hope you can do a video on the ir controller. Thanks!!
Hi, can I configure it to read the sensors and send the data to a private server? Any server other than the manufacturer's.
When the door open/close the aqara hub will start to speak? How do we know from the app when the door open/close. ( ur remote triggered like that message) if we install aqara G2 camera when someone open the door or passes near the door Will the app send the video to our smartphone?
Thanks for these great videos Alex. About this new gateway, its quite sad that the speaker is not loud enough anymore to be a siren. Is it possible to create an automation to make my Google home speaker or Xiaomi speaker to act as a siren when the alarm is triggered?
there is an automation rules condition for the gateway alert, so I believe you can have the xiaomi speaker to play something once that condition is met
Very informative thanks alex! Can i add another hub for etc my aqara hub to this hub?
yes you can especially each hub has a max cap on the number of child devices you can connect to, and you want to place them in such a way that they cover the entire house where your zigbee devices are placed
Lockin s30 pro smart lock can connect to v3 hub? What's the additional function if connect to hub? Can remote control the smart lock?
sorry the v3 doesnt come with sound like v1. how can i continue to use the gateway as the security alarm? when sth trigger the mi sensor or ip cam motion detection, how to add sound to it? thx
Hi Alex, great video once again! I would like to check if I have a Google Nest Hub, can it integrate with Aqara wall D1 switches?
yup you can, if you are using aqara hub
I believe I didn't see you compare between the old and new versions when it comes to expanded features or upgrades..I did see you compare physical features like speakers and lights..thanks anyway
Hello, does this hub support the Xiaomi motion sensor 2?
I bought the motion sensor 2 but probably I bought the wrong hub to pair with and I can't connect them together, I think I bought the 1st generation of hub
why the notifications of the alarms do not arrive on the iPhone can you help me?
If Aqara products can be used in Mi Home but I can’t use Xiao mi products on Aqara app then is it not better to just use the Xiaomi gateway device to integrate all?
Thanks for the video Alex, appreciate your time in making this video.
I am in the google platform
Nest hello and tuya ir controller.
Was trying to avoid zig bee actually but seems for light best to use Aqara d1 switches.
Question: can google home still control aqara d1 switches via m2 hub (purchase from lazada)
Also do you know any smart dimmer lights which plays welll with aqara hub ?
Thank you
yes google home can control the switches and the m2 hub, not sure about dimmer switch man, didn't go check them out. If I want to control brightness I straight away go with smart bulbs/strips
Hey Alex - great video - quick question - how do you compare the V3 with the Aqara M2?
depends on whether you like to use mihome or aqara
Hi I tried to pair my yeelight bulb to mi app but shows connection error to router. But to yeelight app it works fine. I plan to use Mi app for all my other Xiaomi products. can advise pls. thank you Alex
Is there a non China version of the gateway 3 ? My China version can only connect the my Aqara D1 switches in the China server.
When i am in sg server, my China gateway 3 is greyed out when I try to pair with the D1 switches.
Hello I have a question, do I need the hub so I can connect my Xiaomi door sensor with Alexa?
Can the above gateway integrate with the mihome app?
Hi Alex, i am struggling between the V3 hub and M2 hub. I understand that the M2 hub needs to link to the china server. Do you think it will pose as a problem for me when i want to integrate all my smart device under google home?
yes both will, either you wait for the global version of the aqara M2 hub, or get their m1 hubs
Hey Alex! I tried all ways to link my Aqara hub (I could only bind it under China mainland region) to Google Home - but to no avail. Did you face similar issues and how did you troubleshoot it? Thanks a lot in advance!
no issues with mine, probably you can check out my video on smart lights where I show how i integrate aqara to google. Else just seek aqara official support
Hello alex, can this v3 connect to my mijia EC2 wireless hone security camera?
Any plans to use home assistant or openhab for a local home automation service instead on relying on the cloud?
Not at the moment, i feel its alittle overkill especially in just a singapore hdb
Hey Alex, really great video! I like them a lot, I understand that you are connecting to the gateway using Google home(google assistant), curious to know if I can connect to the gateway using Apple HomeKit(Siri) instead?
only aqara app then can connect to google, for apple homekit its either all supported
@@AlexTeo thanks for the reply, I saw your reply in your other video that you spent 40K on you renovation, can do a video explaining your spending during renovation(tiling, glass panels, furnitures, Taobao, smart appliance etc)
Going to buy a new house soon, my financee and I spent an afternoon watching all your renovation videos
@@liushaomin7004 wow glad the videos help. 40k is just the reno works not including all the furnishing. Check out the product links in the video description, I think they will give you a rough idea how much are the items
Hi Alex, your video is great but i am still confuse with which hub to get.
I just bought couple of Aqara smart switches and a IMIlab EC2 but i am not sure i should get a XM V3 or Aqara M2.
Aqara M2 seems better but i have read some vendor disclaimer that it cannot work on mi jia app -- is there a global version set and mainland set difference?
Kindly assist, thank you!
i prefer going aqara and not using mi jia app at all, its not a good experience
Do I need this to get additional functions for my lockin s30 pro? There’s limited functions for the door lock in mihome. Eg to get the door lock displayed or work under google home
previously mihome sg server doesn't support any hubs but now they do, I don't have the lock with me anymore so can't test whether that will appear in google home
Hi I have a Mi Smart Home Hub Gateway V3 which is controlling my Aqara D1 light. I have successfully linked up both devices in Xiaomi Home App. When I go to Google Home > Set up device > Works with Google > Xiaomi Home and login successfully. The devices does not appear in Google Home app, any idea why?
Thsnks Alex, the video was great. I am presently using a mixed of Mi Home hub and Aqara hub. Mi Home is set to Sg server and Aqara is set to Mainland server. Mi home devices are linked to my Google platform but I just can’t get my Aqara linked to Google. Could it be, my Aqara devices are linked to Homekit?
homekit part i'm not very sure as I'm not using any apple products anymore. You will want to use the aqara app connecting to the 'other' region if you want to use google home.
Thank you :)
witch on is your choice?
Aqara if you are going to use apple homekit, else none of them
Cam you recommend which hub also is usable as a ir infrared remote for ac etc.? Or do I have to buy the xiaomj hub and connect the for example mijia universal remote ir to the wifi hub?
the aqara m2 hub should work, or you can check out my IR blaster video,
czcams.com/video/6MhyxH_Abas/video.html
Hi Alex, so which will you recommend to go for in Singapore? The xiaomi hub or aqara hub? Im using google home for integration w other smart devices. Also looking to get aqara switches, aqara curtain and maybe some smart yeelight
aqara app (others) + aqara m1 hubs (3pin & CN) + aqara D1 switches + aqara sensors and wireless switches
All integrates with Google except for sensors and wireless switches. Set your automation rules in aqara app, mobile/voice controls use Google home direct.
This is my recommended setup in SG.
@@AlexTeo thanks for the recommendation! 👍👍
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, been watching a lot of videos for the past week, including watching yours again and again but I'm still not sure of which hub to buy. Now I'm thinking of just buying something to dive right in to learn. Question: do you recommend getting the aqara M2 and the H1 switches or should I get the previous versions? Thank you.
Hi alex. I was wondering what made you decide to go with aqara instead of tuya. Tuya is natively supported by smart things unlike aqara. Tuya also supports local operation, not requiring internet connection if you have the zigbee hub. Xiaomi also has these region nightmares.
my understanding is you can only achieve tuya local automation with home assistant
@Alex Teo no it does not require home assistant. But i have not yet tried. I bought a set of tuya products recently and im waiting for the items to arrive. Will keep you posted. But one of paul hibberts videos shows local operation. Ill post it here later.
@@gavinlim3143 ok i watched most of his videos, i don't recall anything about tuya having official integration for local automation. I plan to wait for matter before making my next big change for my setup
Found it at czcams.com/video/A6iSkM_k26Y/video.html. Watch the 1:44 mark
Hi Alex, I'm planing to link my aircon and celling fan with google home. Is it a must to have the Hub to get both item to run in Google home support. Is there other option? Trying to avoid multiple hub across the whole house.
get a wifi smart fan if you can, for AC its IR and you need line of sight
Hi Alex, can I ask you a quick question. Do wifi smart switches really require a neutral line? I was thinking of installing a wifi smart switch to my 100w lights without using neutral line or a capacitor. Is it advisable to do so?
is there any neutral in the existing switch? I will suggest just keep it the way it is
Hi Alex, where can I buy Aqara m1s hub with global pin? Can’t seems to find it on Taobao.
those selling from taobao or aliexpress are most likely china sets. I got my aqara hub from lazada official aqara store
Hi Alex. I want to install the Aqara D1 switches and control with google home. But Im confused which can integrate better & simpler? the Aqara M1S hub or Xiaomi V3?
get the aqara hubs from singapore official lazada store, you have 2 choices there
Nice thumbnail one look and i thought it was from the channel xiaomify
i didn't realize he likes to use blue colored paper as background as well haha. Wanted to get orange since that's like the color for xiaomi logo but too late shops all closed for chinese new year
Hi Alex, I saw in your other comments that you mentioned about SmartThings hub. Can I connect my aqara switches (via zigbee) and xiaomi smart door lock (via bluetooth) to the hub and set automation there?
smartThings hub didn't open their bluetooth connections
Hi Alex, if SmartThings doesn’t have Bluetooth, why do you switch to ST? Is it because you would still be using other hubs concurrently since u already hv them? If I want to start from scratch, would u recommend ST hub or Aqara hub or Google nest/hub?
Sorry the more I watch ur videos, the more questions i hv. Learning process i guess.
Hola me gusta el video,yo tengo gateway3 y quisiera poner una alarma que se ponga a una hora específica y se desconecte a otra y en ese tiempo si se abre la puerta suene la alarma gracia con el gateway2 si lo consigo pero con el 3 no se gracias
Hi Alex I’m planning to get the Xiaomi smart hub V3 but does the Xiaomi apps need to change the region to China or I can stick to Singapore ? currently I’m using Lockin and Xiaomi Cctv
you can try searching for the device at the page to add devices, if its there then its supported
Can check which xiaomi or aqara hub can use for google home? Heard some are only link to cloud in china and thus not usable in google.
Mentioned at 5:12
Olá, consigo configurar ele para ler os sensores e enviar os dados para um servidor privado? Algum servidor que não seja o do fabricante.
Hey Alex @ 2:21 you mentioned that it cant reach the switches at your entrance. Do you then install multiple smart gateways?
yup i used to, one in the living room and another one in master
@@AlexTeo thanks for the reply Alex! used to? What other options are there ?
@@LanceTeo check my latest smart home video :)
@@AlexTeo yea just did!
Hi there, I am curious about how many hubs to use as well. From your video, it looks like Alex is now using 1 hub in the study to connect all the aqara devices, my question to Alex is that, do the switches stay “connected” if I close any of the doors?
Do you know if an aqara switch, sensor or device requires an aqara hub? Can aqara devices use Xiaomi gateway hub 3?
all aqara zigbee devices will require a hub, some not all so check on individual product
Happy cny to you too bro.
thanks bro
Hi Alex want to get your thoughts. Having hubs around the house is so unsightly for light switches only (IMO). I want to future proof and go directly to wifi. If I am running a wifi 6 mesh router through the house would that get rid of the interference? Wondering if you have any experience or know where I can find the answer....thanks!
using wifi switches are not future proof. Actually in your case, you will have only 1 hub at most so I guess its fine especially the aqara one can double as a night light. What interference are you referring to?
@@AlexTeo My concern is that one m2 hub will not be able to cover an entire flat that is 1K sq ft.? In your video you have a gateway and as you said, no neutral in light switch means it doesn't act as a repeater.
The only way is to do a test. I am planning to buy a M2 hub and 1 wireless switch to test the range to start. Is that a good idea?
@@juxworks not sure how gd is the relaying of the neutral switches. Ya you can use that way to test its possible
@@juxworks Hi Justin, did you manage to test if 1 x M2 hub is sufficient to cover 1k+sqft, if you place the hub at one end of the house? Thanks.
So is there any particular disadvantages of getting aqara switches with a xiaomi hub?
if you are using google home then you will have a problem
Hi Alex, Just saw a video that Aqara M2 Hub does not support Google Home? M1S also:( Does that mean I have to buy the M Hub first version? My family and me not using iphone:(
hi there, what video? hmm, what's the relation with iphone?
Hi Alex, nice videos!
I found this deco m9 plus tp-link router can be a zigbee hub www.tp-link.com/sg/home-networking/deco/deco-m9-plus/
Does it mean that it will work with Aqara smart switches as well? Or if I were to purchase Aqare smart switches, I can only choose either Aqara hub or xiaomi hub.
Thanks!
most likely just their range of smart home products, better check with them to confirm.
I am using smartThings to connect my aqara switches, good stuff :)
@@AlexTeo Thank you for the reply. I see. I thought as long as it supports zigbee, it can support all devices run on zigbee. Seems this ecosystem is not that simple :P and seems smarthings has the most supported brand currently.
Will Aqara devices work with Xiaomi hub & vice versa?
as explained at 5:18
Hahaha I lol-ed at the double standard 🤣😂 I think not everyone knows about that. Anyway happy lunar new year! 🍊🍊
Good sense of humor! hope i make sense in my explanation lol. Happy cny, any red packet? 🧧🧧
@@AlexTeo Yeah you did. Hahah virtual red packet for you 🧧
Does this mean that I can't integrate the Xiaomi Home Sensors outside Xiaomi Ecosystem like Philips Hue, Smartlife, etc? If so, what's your recommendation to integrate? I've just started transforming my place to Smart so I have already owned few smart devices but some of them are not Xiaomi brands. And now, I wanted to invest in the sensors so I am looking for the smartest way to integrate. Thanks!
you need a different type of hub, not those brand specific. Eg. homey, smartthings, hubitat
Hi Alex,
Can i ask if i have multiple device across each room do i need a hub for all the rooms or do i just need 1 hub will do.
Trying to set up my smart home as i watches ur video.
Thank you
depends on how big is your house and where you placed the hub. If strategically placed, you may need just 1 hub. Same idea as how you setup your wifi to make sure the entire house has coverage.
@@AlexTeo really appreciate your response and help. Currently looking around xiaomi and aqara as per ur recommendation. Seems like there are tons of selection to look at. Will continue to support your channel. Have a great week ahead 👍
Hi Alex, I was looking at another smart home youtuber Madz and she was saying that china aqara hub & switches does not work with google home? Right now my xiaomi app server is base in mainland chinese. Is there a work around for this ?
@@simonng7440 i shared my setup in that video comment, you can check it out
@@AlexTeo thank you will have a look =)
Hi Alex, thanks for the video. I have a question regarding Aqara devices. I understand that we can link Aqara to Alexa to enable voice command in Alexa to trigger an Aqara device action. Is it possible for us to use an Aqara sensor (say the Aqara cube) as a trigger to set up an Alexa routine?
Can't in google home, i doubt it can it alexa, but worth a try since alexa comes with a zigbee hub in their latest models
hey, I am an apple user and want to build up my future smart home. I want to use Philips hue, some mart speaker (I think HomePod) and smart curtains like aquara b1.
Which devices do I need for the setup? I want to control everything by my iPhone or voice!
Thank you Alex. keep up the good work!
philips hue lights + bridge, aqara curtain + hub, homepod mini, using homekit and siri
@@AlexTeo Thanks a lot, Alex!
Hi. I have some question… I am using mi home Singapore region , I am wondering , can I get the aqara switch or mi hub or aqara hub from tao bao? Since you said region Singapore mi home only can using global version mi product , how can I know those product is global version, one more question , is it Global mi hub / aqara hub sensor will be less battery consumption too ? Zigbee ?
you can just see the list of supported devices in the app on singapore region and you won't see any hubs there
So the water sensor in the app Singapore region , I can buy from china too ?
Alex, I recently bought switchbot bot but didn't buy the hub mini. Now thinking to buy a hub to add on other things, can switchbot work with xiaomi hub or aqara hub?
no it can't, these hubs only support products within their own ecosystem.
@@AlexTeo Like that there is alot of hub to buy hor.. Any advice or recommendation? I do have quite a few xiaomi devices.. but I am now also keen to buy wireless switch (aqara) .. which is more future proof between xiaomi or aqara hub you think?
@@kytan5 ya that's why pick the ecosystem you want is important, else you will have alot of such devices lying around. Personally, i prefer going to google than xiaomi in sg
How many device can we pair with one hub ah? and is it possible to have the doorbell sound on 2 or more gateway?
depends on the hub but unfortunately there isn't any decent smart doorbell solution from xiaomi/aqara that we can use here in singapore
Hey!
I have a question regarding this product:
MI smart home hub
Model: ZNDMWG02LM
Does it work with most devices that support the ZigBee protocol? Or is this product only for xiaomi smart devices?
Thanks in advance!
only for xiaomi devices, looking at the price you kinda able to tell
Hi Alex , recently I got a Aqara M1S hub CN version however found it not able to connect to the Aqara app... Keep on failing in the last step "Fail to send network access information". I've connected to 2.4G wifi already and tried with Mijia CN app and it worked. But since the rest of my devices are all in aqara app and connected to Google home, this is definitely not a solution for me. I've been looking on the internet but didn't find any solutions. Perhaps you have some experience? Really appreciate if you could help.
Why don't you use back your existing hub since you have all of them in the aqara app? I don't own a M1S so can't advise on that. What i have in the video are both M1 - a UK 3pin and a CN pin
What the benefits using gateway? Compare to use direct wifi device?
its the topic of wifi vs zigbee, that's a long topic haa
I got the xiaomi v3 hub but I couldn’t get it connected to my Smart Life app which I have a few sockets linked. Are they compatible?
only compatible within xiaomi ecosystem
Which one out of Aqara and Xiaomi v3 hub would be better for Homekit?
no idea as I am not using any apple products now, but both should be fine
@@AlexTeo Ok. Thanks! Btw, can you make a video on how was your experience moving from Apple to other ecosystem?
Hi I would like to ask you, would the aqara n100 lock be able to connect with the xiaomi hub?
yup it can
@@AlexTeo thanks! Awesome I was unsure about whether they would be compatible earlier. Looks like I can go and get it now :) thanks!
@@jctraveltherapy3641 haha np, if you are using mihome as your central smart home platform then go for it, else you can check out my latest smart home video
Ok let me check out your latest video! :)
Hi Alex. I’m setting up my new house and i bought some magnetic track smart lights from Taobao.
The shop owner told me that if i want to control the lights, i will need to get the 小爱同学 speaker，is there any ways for me to control the lights without buying the 小爱同学 and just control the lights via my xiao mi app on my iphone? Or we need to buy a gateway for it?
ya definitely you can do app control, its just not going to be convenient
@@AlexTeo Thanks for the reply bro. Do we need to buy a physical gateway or some sort of a hub to control via the Xiao mi app?
is this gateway compatible with Mija accessories? or only aqara?
both
Hi, I didn't received notifications on Iphone when the motion sensors are activated. Please could you help me? I saw that you receive notification from aplication on your iphone...THanks!
did you set the automation rule for that to happen?
@@AlexTeo yes, but nothing. Finally i’ve changed the region, from Europa to China, and for the moment i’ve been received the notification. Thanks!
@@AlexTeo yes, but nothing. Finally i’ve changed the region, from Europa to China, and for the moment i’ve been received the notification. Thanks!
Does the xiomi hub able to connect to the SwitchBot ?
nope, check out my latest smart home vid, might help you understand the bigger picture
Hi Alex, thank you for the video. Just to confirm again, if i am getting Aqara switches/sensors, can i connect them to the Aqara Hub, and Mi Home app then to Google Home for integration? Or am i stuck with the Aqara app only?
Also, for the switches/sensors, do I need to get the 'global' versions of those to ensure that they work in SG?
You are stuck with aqara app which i find the user experience better than mihome, switches and sensors doesn't matter, what matters is the hub
@@AlexTeo Thanks Alex. A followup on that, does that mean it doesn't matter where i get the switches from. As long as the hub is the global version, i am good to go?
@@samyong1206 ya doesn't matter where the switches are from, i got mine all from taobao. For the hub initially i thought only global released ones can connect to 'others', but apparently my fren's china socket hub can also do that. Both are the ver1 hub, the m2 i heard can only connect to china which you don't want that
@@AlexTeo got it! thanks for the confirmation~
are u using the M1S? I bought one from taobao but it can't connect to the Aqara App.... only the Mi Home app..... did u face any issues connecting?
Not using m1s, your aqara app both china and others region can't work?
@@AlexTeo managed to get it to work now...... seems like its a lil laggy haha.
@@toxx_cin are you using the 'other' region, how bad is the lag? 1 or 2s is normal
@@AlexTeo using Chinese Mainland region.... 2 secs or so yeah
@@toxx_cin so you are using aqara app to china server? i don't think you can link with google right?
Hi Alex we are planing to make our switches smart. Can suggest if we use can Aqara switches and smart door?
Do we need to connect our hub to China server to use the zigbee or just use Aqara app?
best is to check with the seller of that aqara zigbee smart door lock whether it is supported in the 'other' region, my guess is yes.
Thanks Alex will you suggest any other company smart switches which use zigbee or any other hubs ?
@@manudixit32 I will choose based on design, brand, integration support, ecosystem
Is it possible to connect xiaomi hub using smart life app? I don't want to install mi home
every ecosystem have their own list of supported devices, can't mix and match anyway you want
Hi alex..would like to ask that if i buy the whole setup from taobao..would i be able to use it in singapore..coz I understand there is different version..like EU and CHINA version..what is the difference..
only the hub you need to pay attention buying the correct one, the rest of the switches/sensors are fine
Any recommendations for hub
@@xdjason i will recommend going with google home in sg which means you will want to get aqara hub or hub m2
Thank you
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, i saw this video link, i was a kind of confused. czcams.com/video/GtpLJ8ShLr0/video.html , it seen different model of the Aqara hub, will not work with Google home. Can you advise me further, if i got the M2 Hub & D1 Aqara switch (Both set Chinese Region), will it still able to work on Google Home?
Can I control Smart Life Tuya items with xiaomi wireless switch?
you can't, different ecosystem
Hi, Can this hub connect with others brand zigbee porduct?
only those brands within xiaomi ecosystem
@@AlexTeo thanks for info..
hye...can this xiaomi gateway v3 connected to google gome?
nope you can't
is this gateway compatible with xiaomi devices from china mainland product?
infact you can only link up to the china server if you are going with mihome
Happy new year everyone! Wonder what's next week giveaway 😀
🤔🤔🤔
Early bird for the giveaway!🎉
too early!
Hello my devices works china server .. i have bubl europe server ...
Aqara hub are for that devices ..please help ..thnks
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Hi alex, I have around 20 lights at home. They are all wifi. And naturally slows down my router and together with phones and mobile phones and tv there are a total of 40 devices which is toomuch for my router. Devices get disconnected and don't work propely
I wanted to cluster them with a Gateway so router will not be directly connected to them. Do you think this will be a good solution? And do you think xiaominhub will be a good idea? I got zigbee wireless gatway but Infindout that one only has zigbee and not wifi. Now I ordered this xiaomi and hoping it will solve my problem.
no, having multiple wifi will cause interference which will affect your wifi
@@AlexTeo what if you are on a wifi 6 mesh? Would this still be an issue?
I have the Gateway V3 and some Mi/Aqara zigbee sensors, plugs and bulbs for a while now. I am able to set up all sorts of automation, but these zigbee devices are not controllable with Google voice. I have now bought an Aqara gateway M1s, hoping to be able to use Google voice to control my Mi Zigbee plugs and bulbs through the Aqara hub using the Aqara android app. However I cannot seem to set the M1S up with the Aqara app on Android. But I can set up the Aqara M1S in my Mi Home App in my Android phone. I would like to use the Aqara M1S gateway with the Aqara app in my Android phone, so that I can use google voice. Is there something that I am missing?
have you checked with the seller of your aqara hub whether that could integrate with google voice by connecting to the 'other' region?
@@AlexTeo No..its a chinese import which I had bought through AliExpress, region locked to Mainland China...By other region, do you mean any other countries other than mainland China. Also I have not be able to set up the M1s with the android Aqara app, after many many tries.
@@dchey01 i mean the 'other' region that you can set in the aqara app provided you get the correct hub
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, Unfortunately the M1s I bought is China region locked and hence only able to setup with China region, hence unable to connect to Google Home. Wish I had known earlier that Google is not allowed in China, hence no google Home on all China locked gateways. So its a waste of money that. I also found out that the M1S can be set to either Aqara app mode or Mi home App mode (reset and press button twice quickly immediately after the announcement, to switch between modes) with some success of linking only zigbee bulbs to Google Home through Mi Home app (region free hacked), but completely unable to link anything to Google home with Aqara app (china region). Now, I am going to get an international version of M2 from a local seller on carousell, who say its compatible with Google Home. Hopefully, I will be able to use google voice to control my collection of Aqara and Mi range of zigbee sensors, sockets, switches and bulbs. Have also ordered a Google Home enabled Tuya multimode gateway online. Such a hassle to get all Aqara and Mi zigbee and BT child devices to work with Google Home... Will probably set up Home Assistant in a Raspberry Pi in the future, if I cannot find a universal solution.
@@dchey01 going the home assistant route will be probably taking it too extreme for you, why don't you explore samsung smartthings first, eventually you still need a centralize solution if you want to scale up your smart home. Coming Friday I will have a video to cover the various solutions, stay tuned!
Hi Alex. So is this xiaomi hub v3 able to connect to google home?
nope, only mihome
@@AlexTeo Ok. Thanks. And is mihome able to link to Google home/ Google assistant? Sorry, it can still get a little confusing sometimes even after all your great video explanations. Haha
@@linuschin7395 hahah no worries, mihome can connect to Google home but very limited products are integrated, typically those globally launched products only.
@@AlexTeo hi alex, is it possible to connect Aqara wall switch D1 (triple rocker) to this v3 gateway and activate using google voice control?
@@leyyee nope, as mentioned xiaomi hub can only be used in mihome via the china region server, the great firewall of china blocks all google services so probably only those products that u see in our local xiaomi stores can work with google voice
Whats the difference bettwen this vs aqara m2?
ehhh there are alot, compatibility is a big one followed by other features like IR on the aqara m2
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, i am looking at M2 hub, but there are some motion sensor branded as xiaomi motion sensor around RM45 and some Aqara Motion Sensor around RM85++. Not sure whats the difference. Some aqara D1 switch china version, sellert mention need to China version and some global version dont require that. Now iam confuse on what version to go for. If i have 1 global and 1 china, will they work? Please advise. Thanks.