I agree. Unfortunately, Aqara is stepping over into the Philips Hue premium price range with their lighting products. I can buy an Inovelli 2-1 Zigbee wall switch and several Philips Hue bulbs for the same price as this. This should be within the $75-$99 price range.
Lots of people complaining about the price and while I agree it’s a bit steep, I think Shane put it well in terms of this being a ‘you get what you pay for’ type device. When you compare to the direct competition from Philips Hue, this is $100 more cheaper plus has an additional addressable ring light. I’m sure with a typical Aqara sale we could see this drop to $100-120.
@@wscottfunk ok but then what about the price of a similar modern-style fixture to put the $50 Hue bulbs in? I still think this is fairly priced for what you get, before factoring in the usual Aqara coupon discounts on Amazon
I bought one of these... I like to have a Visual Status. Your videos are great Shane. If anyone does buy this. Please know that the wearing that comes on it are nothing like Units I have seen reviewed on CZcams. The wearing was in the back of the unit. 3 Cables. It did not have the slide in junction box like I have seen every where else. It's really hard to hold up and try to wire in from behind. I used the ground wire to kind of suspend it in the air. But never could get it right. I ended up pulling them through the rubber hole and wiring them inside the unit. I even used white vinyl tape to secure to the center section, so they would not hang down. Just know if you buy through Amazon. You may not get the one like he demo'd. It is a great light though. I love it.
Thanks for the review Shane. As much as I love aqara products, I don’t see a practical use for this product in MY home, though I can see how it would work for many. I saw another mention of this in a comment, but I too think it is a little pricey. It did give me an idea though: a trimmed down version as a light kit for a ceiling fan? Maybe some day 😊
Yeah I agree. Unless you're going *all in* on your smart home then having ceiling lights be smart is far less beneficial than having a smart switch imo
The defuser for the color strip ring kicks this thing up a notch in terms of its lighting aesthetic. The myriad of effects on it also look great. I have a spot in the home office where I could use it, even though it means removing a ceiling fan. As I never use the fan given a full HVAC unit in there it more just my appetite for (1) the additional expense and (2) the another device to change out. I still have like 20 devices waiting to be installed and an ever shrinking allotment of time to work on that pool!
I can't wait until the M3 hub comes out. I have NEVER managed to get my M2 to work (at least in a usable way), and I'm a GD software dev! My unit must be defective, but I just didn't have the time to put into it when I got it and I'm sure the return window has passed. Fingers crossed for the M3, man.
That looks like a pretty cool light. I’m trying to think of a good place to mount one in my home… Anxious to see what you have to say about the Nanoleaf Skylight. I definitely have a spot for it. Anyway. Good review. Thanks as always for your content.
This looks great. I have the M2 Hub already… but I do wish it was thread. (Matter was supposed to unify things, but I’m still building on multiple protocols despite trying not to.)
Do I need to just trash my entire Lutron caseta setup? Unfortunately with newer lighting products coming out like this it seems like my switches won’t be compatible since they can turn off the power although I have neutral wires throughout the house. I guess im going to have to yank a few out to put Phillips hue aurora plates up to make them a dimmer 🤦🏾♂️
If this thing had a motion sensor, that would be worth it. I would also like to see a 6 or even 4'" version as I really would us this in my long hallway so a light fixture that is almost 20" is too wide for that. Currently using Lutron Caseta light switch with a Pico remote on the other end and a Ring camera to turn on when motion is detected but my room is right smack in the middle so when I come out of my room, it takes a while to detect me. My hallway is about 35 feet long so 4 6' would be perfect if they had motion sensors built in.
Hi , nice channel Hey crazy question after seeing this Tell me if I'm wrong tho explain if you could ! If I have an existing eufy security camera door bell and if it's triggered can I tie that in with an existing inside entrance light that is run by google assistant already ? Meaning if door bell is triggered the inside entrance light will come on ! Haha possible or not lol
Shane. quick question. How bright is this?. I am regretting buying the Nanoleaf downlights and they are not bright enough. My living room now looks like a bar.
because to use "Matter" - without needing hub- you need a device that offers Matter (the interface) but works on Thread (protocol) behind the scenes. But what Aqara has done here is using the ZigBee protocol (that needs their proprietary hub) and then it works natively on Apple Home. Matter is provided here, only to use it with other Ecosystem. So for any confusion, but that is what it is...
After switching to the new M3 hub, I couldn't re-bind the T1M. The T1M Light says turn the light on/off 5 times. I wasn't thinking to do it RAPIDLY. That was my issue. This might help someone else.
Question for anyone who may know. It says 0-95% RH, no condensation. Got about a 3 foot gap above my shower, but not sure that’s enough “breathing room” for it.
I like the look of this but unfortunately the room I would want to put it in really needs a fan/light combo. I really wish someone would make a decent smart home compatible fan system :( Only one I've ever seen has been Hunter Douglas and they have a very limited selection and very spotty connection that half the time just doesn't work.
Right? Why are there not more smart ceiling fans, fans that will for example adjust themselves based on room temperature and such?!?! (Other than the ridiculously expensive Big Ass Fans, which I had tons of problems with in my last house.)
So I got one of these along with an M2 hub. When I try to control the light with an Apple shortcut the light operates but I get an invalid parameter error and the shortcut aborts. What’s going on here?
@@ShaneCreates I don’t think so because I created a test shortcut with just 1 line that selects the T1 light. This test shortcut turns the light on, gives me the invalid parameter error message and then aborts. I know it aborts because I then put a second step that selects one of my Lutron lights and this step doesn’t execute. If I put the Lutron light before the Aqara it executes. If I can’t figure this out another way I’ll reset the hub and try again.
That's correct but I've been told that the Ceiling Light will only work with Matter through the M2 hub at launch. That's just what I was told. I did not test it out.
It is NOT essential to use an Aqara hub as it will work with other Zigbee controllers and systems. Other reviewers seem to know more than Shane. Several have it working with Home Assistant, Hubitat and other hubs and home controllers.
I do not focus on Home Assistant. Yes you can use this with some sort of zigbee dongle with Home Assistant. But out of the box, you will need an Aqara hub.
I'd not buy something that is "Matter over Thread". This is completely redundant, when you have Apple HomeKit. I am looking for a native Thread (not Zigbee) lightings.
Omfg... You done an entire video on a light and literally didn't show it being a light.... We have no idea how bright it can go to light the room up...
Matter still isnt has good as it should be ,still a lot of problems. With the proprietary ecosystem this light needs with the high price tag it’s a hard pass from me. If they just made it zigbee without the lock down ecosystem and 120.00 it would be much more worth it.
Why would anybody buy this? Use your only ceiling outlet to something that requires a hub, so you cannot leave aqara and still be useful. Swap a possible nice regular ceiling light/fan with smart lightbulb for one big bulb that requires a hub
@@estusflask982 it’s £150, the Philips hue enrave is £95 and the struana is £160. Agreed there are more expensive hue options but felt aqara should be 60-80£ territory.
Shame on you Aqara, this should not be 150$ US. Looking at the LED density, and build quality, this should be around 75$. Guess I will wait for a sale.
I was really looking forward to this product, but the $150 price really surprised me, especially since Aqara is known for more affordable options.
I agree. Unfortunately, Aqara is stepping over into the Philips Hue premium price range with their lighting products. I can buy an Inovelli 2-1 Zigbee wall switch and several Philips Hue bulbs for the same price as this. This should be within the $75-$99 price range.
Lots of people complaining about the price and while I agree it’s a bit steep, I think Shane put it well in terms of this being a ‘you get what you pay for’ type device. When you compare to the direct competition from Philips Hue, this is $100 more cheaper plus has an additional addressable ring light. I’m sure with a typical Aqara sale we could see this drop to $100-120.
Yeelight is much better at this price range, but most of their products are not certified in US.
@@wscottfunk ok but then what about the price of a similar modern-style fixture to put the $50 Hue bulbs in? I still think this is fairly priced for what you get, before factoring in the usual Aqara coupon discounts on Amazon
I bought one of these... I like to have a Visual Status. Your videos are great Shane. If anyone does buy this. Please know that the wearing that comes on it are nothing like Units I have seen reviewed on CZcams. The wearing was in the back of the unit. 3 Cables. It did not have the slide in junction box like I have seen every where else. It's really hard to hold up and try to wire in from behind. I used the ground wire to kind of suspend it in the air. But never could get it right. I ended up pulling them through the rubber hole and wiring them inside the unit. I even used white vinyl tape to secure to the center section, so they would not hang down. Just know if you buy through Amazon. You may not get the one like he demo'd. It is a great light though. I love it.
Shane great video. You knocked it out of the park again!
Thanks Nick!
Great review and info zigbee, repeater, adaptive lightning and matter.
Thanks for the review Shane. As much as I love aqara products, I don’t see a practical use for this product in MY home, though I can see how it would work for many. I saw another mention of this in a comment, but I too think it is a little pricey. It did give me an idea though: a trimmed down version as a light kit for a ceiling fan? Maybe some day 😊
Yeah I agree. Unless you're going *all in* on your smart home then having ceiling lights be smart is far less beneficial than having a smart switch imo
looking forward for this product few months ago. looks great with the lightning ring.
The defuser for the color strip ring kicks this thing up a notch in terms of its lighting aesthetic. The myriad of effects on it also look great. I have a spot in the home office where I could use it, even though it means removing a ceiling fan. As I never use the fan given a full HVAC unit in there it more just my appetite for (1) the additional expense and (2) the another device to change out. I still have like 20 devices waiting to be installed and an ever shrinking allotment of time to work on that pool!
Agreed! And that LED ring would be great for those status notifications in your home office. 😉
Great video man!
Thanks for watching!
I'm probably getting one of these
I can't wait until the M3 hub comes out. I have NEVER managed to get my M2 to work (at least in a usable way), and I'm a GD software dev! My unit must be defective, but I just didn't have the time to put into it when I got it and I'm sure the return window has passed. Fingers crossed for the M3, man.
That looks like a pretty cool light.
I’m trying to think of a good place to mount one in my home…
Anxious to see what you have to say about the Nanoleaf Skylight. I definitely have a spot for it.
Anyway. Good review. Thanks as always for your content.
Thanks for watching! Nanoleaf Skylight video will be coming very soon. 😃
This looks great. I have the M2 Hub already… but I do wish it was thread. (Matter was supposed to unify things, but I’m still building on multiple protocols despite trying not to.)
Can you do a short video pairing it with an aqara switch please and some example automations will be great.
I need me one of them for my man cave!!
Hey Shane! Do you think one of these would bright enough for a living rom that is 13x13 or would I need two?
Looks very interesting, but how well does it integrate into Home Assistant?
Can u connect hue motion sensors to it?
Do I need to just trash my entire Lutron caseta setup? Unfortunately with newer lighting products coming out like this it seems like my switches won’t be compatible since they can turn off the power although I have neutral wires throughout the house. I guess im going to have to yank a few out to put Phillips hue aurora plates up to make them a dimmer 🤦🏾♂️
If this thing had a motion sensor, that would be worth it. I would also like to see a 6 or even 4'" version as I really would us this in my long hallway so a light fixture that is almost 20" is too wide for that. Currently using Lutron Caseta light switch with a Pico remote on the other end and a Ring camera to turn on when motion is detected but my room is right smack in the middle so when I come out of my room, it takes a while to detect me.
My hallway is about 35 feet long so 4 6' would be perfect if they had motion sensors built in.
Can this lamp be controlled from a phone via bluetooth like philips hue does? This is in case the zigbee hub fails.
I assume it wil also work with homey pro ? Because it supports zigbee or has aqara limited to their own hubs only
Hi , nice channel
Hey crazy question after seeing this
Tell me if I'm wrong tho explain if you could !
If I have an existing eufy security camera door bell and if it's triggered can I tie that in with an existing inside entrance light that is run by google assistant already ?
Meaning if door bell is triggered the inside entrance light will come on !
Haha possible or not lol
Shane. quick question. How bright is this?. I am regretting buying the Nanoleaf downlights and they are not bright enough. My living room now looks like a bar.
Would this work with any Zigbee hub? Or are there proprietary features that would be unlocked with the Aqare hub?
I thought the point of matter standard is that we will no longer need hubs. So why a hub is needed here?
Xactly same concern
because to use "Matter" - without needing hub- you need a device that offers Matter (the interface) but works on Thread (protocol) behind the scenes. But what Aqara has done here is using the ZigBee protocol (that needs their proprietary hub) and then it works natively on Apple Home. Matter is provided here, only to use it with other Ecosystem. So for any confusion, but that is what it is...
that is the point of thread, not matter
Great for that one room that doesn't have a ceiling fan. Simple. Just get the M2 and only the M2 Zigbee hub, ah Border Router. :-)
I ordered this and mine does not have the white wire box. I just have a white wire and black wire coming out of the light!?
After switching to the new M3 hub, I couldn't re-bind the T1M. The T1M Light says turn the light on/off 5 times. I wasn't thinking to do it RAPIDLY. That was my issue. This might help someone else.
Seeing this thing open, I want to get an IKEA shade, some needlepoint rings, then some LED strips and an an ESP32.
hahahahaha, well said
If only they were in stock anywhere...
Where can I buy one? Amazon says “don’t know when it will be in stock” and I can’t even find it anywhere else.
Question for anyone who may know. It says 0-95% RH, no condensation. Got about a 3 foot gap above my shower, but not sure that’s enough “breathing room” for it.
Is it rated for bathrooms?
I like the look of this but unfortunately the room I would want to put it in really needs a fan/light combo. I really wish someone would make a decent smart home compatible fan system :( Only one I've ever seen has been Hunter Douglas and they have a very limited selection and very spotty connection that half the time just doesn't work.
Right? Why are there not more smart ceiling fans, fans that will for example adjust themselves based on room temperature and such?!?! (Other than the ridiculously expensive Big Ass Fans, which I had tons of problems with in my last house.)
Is there a battery option? I wanted to put this in a room, that isnt wired for a fan or light.
no
Amazon UK has the 495mm version, will the 395mm version also be available in future? Or is that only for China?
As far as I'm aware, there is only one version available internationally.
Would I be able to use this with the Lutron dimmer switch?
No
Nice video!
I took a look in the specs - over 2W consumption in standby (per panel?) - sorry wrong video and wrong product
This ceiling has a standby power consumption of less than 0.5W.
@@user-kl5hk7ib4x you are absolutely right - sorry, I got messed up with the videos and meant the nanoleaf panels
So I got one of these along with an M2 hub. When I try to control the light with an Apple shortcut the light operates but I get an invalid parameter error and the shortcut aborts. What’s going on here?
If the light is working, maybe it's something else in your shorcut causing the error.
@@ShaneCreates I don’t think so because I created a test shortcut with just 1 line that selects the T1 light. This test shortcut turns the light on, gives me the invalid parameter error message and then aborts. I know it aborts because I then put a second step that selects one of my Lutron lights and this step doesn’t execute. If I put the Lutron light before the Aqara it executes.
If I can’t figure this out another way I’ll reset the hub and try again.
Hello Does it work with Philips hue dimmer ?
Maybe if you set up the Hue Dimmer in the Apple Home app instead of in the Hue app.
can i just used apple hub instead of aqara hub? G4 and U100 desnt require aqara hub
This is a zigbee device so it does require an Aqara Zigbee hub.
Aqara G3 Camera Hub does support Matter many months already
That's correct but I've been told that the Ceiling Light will only work with Matter through the M2 hub at launch. That's just what I was told. I did not test it out.
Where is the HomeKit setup code on this light?
There isn’t one. You pair the light to your Aqara hub (which does have a HK code) and the light is exposed to HomeKit through the hub.
Cant seem to use the discount code on the UK amazon :(
Try this: LIGHTT1MEU
none of the discount code is not working on the US amazon
@@Maxxiexu1 Not sure why the codes they gave me aren't working now. Try this one (for Amazon US): USCALT1M
I will update the video description.
Wanted to but dozens of these…. But not at $150. Ouch
Sad it won’t support thread. Why is this still a thing?
Zigbee is great. No issues with zigbee. As much as I love Thread, I can't always say the same about Thread.
I can not find T1M in my aqara home app
Make sure your app is running the latest version.
I thought Thread was supposed to be the future, especially for strengthening the network…
If all companies go "Thread" they'd lose 90% of the revenue, by not able to force you buy their proprietary hub down your throat !!
Zigbee > Thread
Jesus Christ, that price, I’m good
Wayyyy pricey!
Is the light even bright ?
Yes, very bright
It is NOT essential to use an Aqara hub as it will work with other Zigbee controllers and systems. Other reviewers seem to know more than Shane. Several have it working with Home Assistant, Hubitat and other hubs and home controllers.
I do not focus on Home Assistant. Yes you can use this with some sort of zigbee dongle with Home Assistant. But out of the box, you will need an Aqara hub.
Wow, posting a video on Thursday? That is unlike you.
Livin' on the edge this week
Is the light bright?
Extremely bright, 3450 Lumens
Yes, very bright
Ahh zigbee, another hub, pass. Will wait for some thread alternatives.
That price is obscene.
Whoops, I used my lowly non-member “MrHubbs100” account to comment on this review. That guy is a flake 😂
I'd not buy something that is "Matter over Thread". This is completely redundant, when you have Apple HomeKit. I am looking for a native Thread (not Zigbee) lightings.
Omfg... You done an entire video on a light and literally didn't show it being a light.... We have no idea how bright it can go to light the room up...
Matter still isnt has good as it should be ,still a lot of problems. With the proprietary ecosystem this light needs with the high price tag it’s a hard pass from me. If they just made it zigbee without the lock down ecosystem and 120.00 it would be much more worth it.
Why would anybody buy this? Use your only ceiling outlet to something that requires a hub, so you cannot leave aqara and still be useful. Swap a possible nice regular ceiling light/fan with smart lightbulb for one big bulb that requires a hub
LoL do you need another hub then Apple TV?
Then it’s not a good product …
Matter & Thread is the only new products to buy in 2024
Price is waaaay too high. Aqara’s USP was quality and affordable. This is in hue territory 😢
Hue territory is double this price
@@estusflask982 it’s £150, the Philips hue enrave is £95 and the struana is £160. Agreed there are more expensive hue options but felt aqara should be 60-80£ territory.
Impossible to buy in US Aqara 😡😡
I’ve heard they’ll be back in stock very soon.
It sucks, only can use aqara hub...
Shame on you Aqara, this should not be 150$ US. Looking at the LED density, and build quality, this should be around 75$. Guess I will wait for a sale.
Stupid product.