Control HomeKit With the Aqara Magic Switch S1E, Scene Panel S1, and MagicPad S1

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @Dr_Cole
    @Dr_Cole 2 года назад +4

    These are a major step closer to getting us to a smart home we all dream about. Living in the States, the big question becomes when will something like that be ready for us!?
    Happy New Year!

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 года назад

      Happy New Year to you too. Regarding your question, I was actually talking to one of the PR team at Aqara, and brought this point up specifically. Of course due to the amount of adjustments necessary to get it to work in a different form factor isn’t easy, but I’m sure it’s possible, so I hope they do manage to do it.

  • @01mememememe
    @01mememememe 2 года назад +2

    Nice work @homeKit - great work

  • @rusich555
    @rusich555 Год назад +2

    Fantastic review and comparison! Thanks a lot!

  • @sssinterior9243
    @sssinterior9243 Год назад

    Hi, how to add modul led dimmer on black area layout? I can't add, for led strip u use led strip aqara or modul led dimmer aqara?

  • @ichsankadafii
    @ichsankadafii 6 месяцев назад

    hello, can you explain a bit more about the switch load settings? what does it really do? thank you for the great video!

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  6 месяцев назад

      There are three settings; the basic one controls the relay, which turns lights connect led to the switches, like a regular switch. The second mode disconnects the relay, so essentially these become wireless buttons that can be programmed to control Aqara devices other than the lights they’re wired to. The third mode (as I understand it) makes them act like ‘momentary’ switches, so presses don’t register as on or off, just presses, also like a wireless switch.

    • @ichsankadafii
      @ichsankadafii 6 месяцев назад

      does it has to be aqara smart light? or can it be other smart light?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  6 месяцев назад

      @@ichsankadafii if you want to control smart lighting with the standard relay once disconnected and made smart, it would have to be other Aqara lighting products. You can still control other devices from other brands using the six wireless buttons though.

  • @sguraiah
    @sguraiah Год назад +1

    Does the intelligent load work with Philips Hue lights?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      I don’t think it will, as you need to assign a device to the switch first in the Aqara app, so as Hue devices aren’t in the Aqara app, there’s no way of setting them up. You still have the six HomeKit buttons to control Hue devices though.

    • @sguraiah
      @sguraiah Год назад

      Thanks for the above reply. Any idea if the S1 smart scene panel supports analogue dimming for conventional dimmable bulbs?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      @sguraiah it won’t support dimming for non-smart bulbs as the relays inside are only designed for standard on:off type switches.

  • @01mememememe
    @01mememememe 2 года назад +1

    Can't see them fitting in standard UK light sockets depthwise.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 года назад +1

      I’ve found that to be unfortunately the one problem with a lot of smart switches.

    • @K13-X
      @K13-X 2 года назад

      Was about to ask this, looks like the device is around 41mm so might work if you have the deeper 47mm deep back boxes?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 года назад

      @@K13-X Hi, I just measured the section that goes into the switch box - its roughly 55mm wide/high, and 25mm deep.

    • @01mememememe
      @01mememememe 2 года назад

      @@K13-X Keen to know answer/outcome

    • @K13-X
      @K13-X 2 года назад

      Appleby SB618 1G 47MM back box is 47mm deep and 68mm H x W I guess if it’s only 25mm deeps then a 35mm back box should be fine too. Someone buy them and check 😂

  • @whennn
    @whennn 2 месяца назад

    Can u review the bigger ones ? The ones that look like tablet , i think there is a basic version and a pro version , thanks

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 месяца назад

      I'll hopefully be reviewing the MagicPad S1 Pro once they release the international model.

    • @whennn
      @whennn 2 месяца назад

      @@homekitnews cool , so what about the china version. What can it do differently than the other pads that u reviewed here? Thanks

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 месяца назад

      @@whennn you can read about it here - homekitnews.com/2023/02/20/aqara-unveil-four-new-products-for-the-chinese-market/

  • @sssinterior9243
    @sssinterior9243 Год назад

    Why can't add on blackscreen area?

  • @pghatak
    @pghatak Год назад

    would you please let me know where to get those panel spacers? I could use some for my Aqara H1 switches

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, the only place that you might find them that ship outside of China would be AliExpress. I bought mine from a Chinese website that only ships within China.

    • @pghatak
      @pghatak Год назад

      @@homekitnews : What should I search for , on AliExpress?

  • @GwilymJames
    @GwilymJames 4 месяца назад

    I have a few questions. Does this work in Taiwan? Do you need to use the mainland server. Does it fit into a regular Taiwan light switch socket? Do modern Taiwanese houses have a neutral wire, and does this device require it? Cheers

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  4 месяца назад

      Hi, it will work in Taiwan, but you will need to use the Mainland China server - unless you can find the SEA (South East Asia) model, which can then support other regions as well as support Google Home, for example. It will not fit standard Taiwanese switch recesses, so you’d have to use a spacer, if you wanted to replace a standard switch in Taiwan. Unfortunately, unless the homes are built to a customers specifications, nearly all Taiwanese homes don’t have a neutral wire for switches, only outlets. A neural wire is required.

    • @GwilymJames
      @GwilymJames 4 месяца назад

      @@homekitnews so if Taiwanese homes don’t have a neutral, you can’t really install it here? Thanks for the fast reply.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  4 месяца назад

      @@GwilymJames I use mine as standalone controllers, so I simply connect a cable with live and neutral wires and plug it into a wall socket. Obviously I can’t control lighting with this method directly, but there are other things you can do with it.

  • @CarlosDuque85
    @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

    Hello, do you have information about the Aqara S1 Plus?, would like to know if all the curtain motors and the G4 doorbell are compatible.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      I can’t tell you for certain, but I believe the curtain motors will be visible in the S1 Plus, but probably not the E1. As for the Doorbell, yes it will show, but only if the video doorbell is both on the China server and is the Chinese model. The international model will not work, even if you add it to the China server.

    • @CarlosDuque85
      @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

      Thank you for your response, how can the Doorbell be configured on the China server?@@homekitnews

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      @@CarlosDuque85 it’s not possible to add an international G4 doorbell to the China server in the Aqara app. If you want to use the G4 with the S1 Plus, you would need the Chinese model of the G4.

    • @CarlosDuque85
      @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

      Thank you@@homekitnews. I will try to get the Chinese version of the G4 Doorbell, if I get it, how can I configure it on the China server?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      @@CarlosDuque85 just be aware that the Chinese G4 doesn’t come with an angled mount for the doorbell, and the included chime box doesn’t have a slot for an SD card for local recordings. Configuration is all done in the Aqara app, and is quite simple.

  • @sssinterior9243
    @sssinterior9243 Год назад

    How add accesoris on black screen area s1e pNel

  • @davidang12345
    @davidang12345 8 месяцев назад

    And under accessories i cant find my LED T1 strip is it because is connected to the physical switch? And my s1E switch i try change my physical switch to intelligent load but it keep say no available device

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  8 месяцев назад

      Are you S1E and T1 light strip on the same server/region in the Aqara app?

  • @vid111
    @vid111 10 месяцев назад

    Can I arm / disarm Aqara security system of M2 or other Aqara hub on the network ?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  10 месяцев назад

      Not directly, but you can create a scene in the Aqara app that turns the alarm system on, which you can then assign to the screen.

  • @DaTecNerd
    @DaTecNerd 7 месяцев назад

    do any of them have dimming control for lights connected to the local relay switches?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  7 месяцев назад

      No, it’s only on or off for lights connected to the relays.

  • @davidang12345
    @davidang12345 8 месяцев назад

    Is there a way to make the 3 physical switch works like the 6 wireless function?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  8 месяцев назад

      Only in as much as they would offer on/off status, which would be independent of the lights they’re wired too. Like the wireless buttons on the S1E, they only offer single press.

  • @0prisonpriest0
    @0prisonpriest0 Год назад

    The Aqara app has a Sonos integration do any of the panels allow for music control via Sonos?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, I don’t have any Sonos products, so I’m unable to know for sure, sorry.

  • @ahmedsaker3781
    @ahmedsaker3781 Год назад

    hello I am interested in buying this I have a 3 gang switch but I don't have neutral wire, will this work? or are there options that don't require neutral?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Unfortunately a neutral wire is required. It won’t work without one. Aqara do make triple switches without neutral, but not with a display like this.

  • @Tantalizism
    @Tantalizism Год назад

    Hello, can i use aqara scene panel to control aqara smart switches if they are configured with non neutral wiring

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Yes, as long as the switches are connected to the same server as the S1E, you can add switches to the panel and control them.

  • @briandorantes06
    @briandorantes06 10 дней назад

    Hi ,mine was having network issues, I factory reset it but now can’t pair it again with the app,when I scan the homekit code throws the same error “unable to connect”

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  10 дней назад

      Are you trying to add it to Apple Home or Aqara Home?

    • @briandorantes06
      @briandorantes06 10 дней назад

      @ both
      ,on the aqara app ask me to scan the homekit qr

  • @CarlosDuque85
    @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

    Hello, do you know if you can add the Aqara T1S roller motor to the Aqara Scene Panel S1 or to the Aqara Magic Switch S1E?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      Hi, I have the T1C roller motor and I can expose the controls to any of Aqara’s screen panels, so I should imagine it’s the same for the T1S too.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      @CarlosDuque85 I think they are essentially the same, but the T1C is the model specifically for China, which is where I purchased it from.

    • @CarlosDuque85
      @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

      Thank you@@homekitnews. Hello again, do you know if the Aqara H1 Dream Curtain and the C3 curtain motor can be connected to the Aqara Scene Panel S1 or to the Aqara Magic Switch S1E?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      @@CarlosDuque85 as I don’t have either of these I can’t say for sure, but I would think it’s highly likely they will work. The only window coverings device that doesn’t show on some of the display panels is the Roller Shade Driver E1.

    • @CarlosDuque85
      @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

      Thank you@@homekitnews

  • @CarlosDuque85
    @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

    Hello, do you know if the Aqara smart lock N200 will show up in the Aqara Scene Panel S1 Plus and in the Aqara App?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      Hi, the older N200 will only work with HomeKit and Mi Home. The newer N200 will work with Aqara home and HomeKit, but locks are not exposed to the Aqara screen panels, with the exception of the ones with built in cameras, like the P100.

    • @CarlosDuque85
      @CarlosDuque85 Год назад

      Thank you, @@homekitnews

  • @GreeniusGenius
    @GreeniusGenius Год назад

    Hello, I am wondering what are the dimensions of the 4 small screws are or attaching to the bracket, I've found alternative brackets that are available in the UK for similar sized Zigbee switches, but the diameter of the screws and their depth is information I have been unable to find. Many thanks.
    (And also whether the EU server is supported, and whether Alexa is supported, it is really hard to find such information...) (Specifically for the Scene Panel S1)

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      Hi, the tiny screws for the mounting brackets are 1.95mm in diameter (just the threaded part) and 6.85mm long (including the screw head). As all of these switches are designed to only work on the China server, neither Google nor Amazon are supported, so only HomeKit will work aside from Aqara.

  • @rodrigojoszt
    @rodrigojoszt Год назад

    Great review, congratulations. Would you have any link to purchase the Aqara MagicPad S1, please?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, unfortunately it seems it’s not available from places like AliExpress, which is where I’d normally recommend people go, so unless you can buy it from the Taobao website, it’s impossible to get.

  • @markvk42
    @markvk42 2 месяца назад

    Great review thanks. information still very hard to find. Not a homekit user (sorry) can this device use the virtual buttons to control devices and trigger automations in HA once integrated? none aqara/homekit?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 месяца назад

      @@markvk42 hi, I don’t use HA so I can’t say what is or isn’t exposed, sorry, but I would think everything and more would be exposed to HA. The international/SEA model (if you can find it) would be better, as it’s not restricted in the way the Chinese model is.

    • @markvk42
      @markvk42 2 месяца назад

      @@homekitnews Thanks very much for the advice, i could easily have bought the wrong version, let the hunt begin!

  • @joecasp
    @joecasp Год назад

    I just got my S1E right now and it is a fantastic piece of electronic. But I am still not able to connect it to HomeKit or Aqara Home. I tried in two different ways. First one was via the Aqara Home App and second way directly via HomeKit. Both ways are failing as the iPhone shows an exclamation mark whit the text „Device couldn‘t be added. Device not reachable.OK“ The Wi-Fi itself is an unrestricted but password protected network. Are there any ideas how to continue?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Are you using the China server in the Aqara app? It will only work on that server. As for HomeKit, did you scan the HomeKit code on the screen?

  • @Romanus-
    @Romanus- 14 дней назад

    I’m assuming the answer is no but is this compatible with US outlets?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  14 дней назад

      No it is not, at least unless you get some form of wall plate adaptor. You’d also need a neutral wire in whichever switch you connect it to.

  • @cx3929
    @cx3929 11 месяцев назад

    Does these Aqara switches work with Philips Hue lights?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  11 месяцев назад

      The three wired switches in the S1E will normally only work with dumb lighting, or possibly Aqara smart bulbs in ‘decoupled’ mode, but the 6 wireless buttons within it can be used to control anything in HomeKit if you’re using HomeKit.

  • @garry20215
    @garry20215 Год назад

    hi, there Fantastic video hope all is well. just wondering where I could purchase aqara wall switch bracket spaces from many thanks

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      Hi, I purchased these from Taobao. I don’t know if they have an international store, but if not, AliExpress may be your best bet.

    • @garry20215
      @garry20215 Год назад +1

      @@homekitnews thank you for your response I've tried everywhere but had no joy ......

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      @@garry20215 I’ll see if I can locate some. Where are you based?

    • @garry20215
      @garry20215 Год назад +1

      @@homekitnews thank you for the reply I'm based in the UK in the West Midlands Willenhall many thanks

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      A fellow midlander (I’m from the East midlands originally)! I’ll see what I can turn up in terms of shipping to the U.K.

  •  Год назад

    Any chance to have the scene without neutral wire

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Unfortunately not. Even without wiring the actual switches up, you still need neutral and live wires to provide basic power.

  • @thair
    @thair Год назад

    Hi ! Thanks for the nice informative vid . Is the e1 roller exposed to it by now ??

    • @thair
      @thair Год назад

      And if there’s any update on the “English” so far

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, unfortunately the menu system for both the S1E and the MagicPad is still just in Chinese. You can now add the E1 roller shade driver to the S1E, but not the MagicPad S1 or the Scene Panel S1.

  • @music111ization
    @music111ization Год назад

    great review, can i check if i install the S1, i can fully control other aqara switches installed at my home? or i can only control the 3 switches thats comes with it?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, do you mean the S1 or the S1E? Just want to be sure I’m giving you the right information

    • @music111ization
      @music111ization Год назад

      @@homekitnews S1 sir

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      @@music111ization ok, so the S1 can’t control switches besides the ones that are inside it, only the S1E and the MagicPad S1 are capable of displaying and controlling other wired switches.

  • @zduhac
    @zduhac Год назад

    Do you know if it is possible to set a trigger for the MagicPad to switch to the camera live feed when motion is detected? Wondering if it will be able to work with the G4 and bring up the feed once the ring button is pressed...

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Yes, it can indeed do that via a simple automation. In theory that should also be possible with the G4 doorbell, but at present G4 isn’t a supported device with the MagicPad. It is coming later via an update apparently though.

  • @marklynperkins325
    @marklynperkins325 Год назад

    Is the S1E designed for Europe? If so will have English language or is it still usable e.g. by using the Aqara English App and Home App? Or is the screen labelling only in Chinese? Also cant find dimensions as looks like it would need a deep box in UK? Tks

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      It’s only designed for China so it won’t fit the round switch boxes used in Europe, but U.K. boxes should work as long as there’s enough space. The unit’s on display menus are only in Chinese, but you can rename any device connected to it using western characters, and all menus in the Aqara app are in English, assuming you have the app set to English. The section that goes into the switch box is roughly 55mm wide/high, and 25mm deep. You will need a neutral wire.

    • @gallahant
      @gallahant Год назад

      @@homekitnews I live in Cyprus were we use UK boxes. Don't know the depth though and if it is standard but I believe with some DIY work it will fit.

  • @HuskDan
    @HuskDan Год назад

    Hi, do they work exclusively at 220V? Or would they work with american voltage?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      Hi, I’m using all of these on 110-120v AC and they seem to work fine.

  • @mikestierle1848
    @mikestierle1848 Год назад

    Do you have a solution for the language? Can I change the language of the weather screen?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, there’s no option for any languages other than Simplified Chinese, so for the weather there’s no way of changing it to display western characters. However, the switches or devices that you control via the panel can be named using western characters.

    • @mikestierle1848
      @mikestierle1848 Год назад

      @@homekitnews Thank you! Yes, I was able to change the name of the switches. One more question: Can I switch the piep tone off?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, if you swipe your finger down to access the settings, click on the fourth ‘cog’ icon, you’ll get to a menu of options. Select the first one, which allows you to mute the sounds, or adjust the volume.

  • @AhmadNazirAfiq
    @AhmadNazirAfiq 2 года назад

    Badly wanted one of these since it first came out. The thing is my home wiring doesn’t have Neutral.
    What if I replace the existing Aqara wall outlet (which has Neutral) with one of these switches? Will it work?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 года назад +1

      Hi, yes you should be able to use the live and neutral wires from a standard outlet to power this device. You would have to use the 3 powered switches as triggers, as there won’t be switch wires where the outlet is.

    • @AhmadNazirAfiq
      @AhmadNazirAfiq Год назад

      @@homekitnews what do you mean i have to use 3 powered switches as triggers? This thing would still work just by connecting to existing Live and Neutral wire right?
      I’m guessing only to use this as a wireless switches instead.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      I assume the outlet that you would place this will have only live and neutral (or maybe earth/ground too), but no wires connected to actual lights (as it’s an outlet), so you would just use the state of the switches on the panel as triggers. As long as they’re powered by live and neutral wires, these switches will still work, it’s just that they’re not connected to lights. So in HomeKit (or Aqara) you can use the state of these switches to trigger other devices - even other HomeKit ones. For example, IF switch #1 is on, THEN turn on Hue bulb 3. IF Switch #1 is off, THEN turn off Hue Bulb 3.

    • @AhmadNazirAfiq
      @AhmadNazirAfiq Год назад

      @@homekitnews Nice. But does this device uses Zigbee and needs to be paired with Aqara hub? I only have the older G2H camera paired with Aqara Home app, others are with Mi Home.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      @@AhmadNazirAfiq No, it uses 2.4GHz WiFi, as I mention in the video.

  • @SarmadNAqrawi
    @SarmadNAqrawi Год назад

    Will the wireless 6 switches of the magic switch S1E be exposed to Alexa to control other devices?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      No, because it’s only designed to connect to the China server in the Aqara app, which doesn’t support either Google or Amazon Alexa.

  • @davidang12345
    @davidang12345 11 месяцев назад

    My hs no neutral wire can i still use magic switch S1E?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  11 месяцев назад +1

      If your light switches don’t have a neutral wire then you won’t be able to use the S1E as a switch. You can wire it up to a standard electrical cable and power it by wiring it to a plug, which can be plugged into an outlet.

    • @davidang12345
      @davidang12345 11 месяцев назад

      @@homekitnews thank you. I see that the S1E switch can dim the strip light, does the strip light need to be aqara strip light also or other brands it work too?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  11 месяцев назад

      @@davidang12345 the custom control you see with full user interfaces are only going to work with other Aqara products, and only if they’re also on the same (China) server. The three switches as part of the device will control standard (dumb) lights, and the six software buttons can control anything within the Aqara and/or HomeKit ecosystems.

  • @foxseatiger
    @foxseatiger Год назад

    S1E need aqara mainland server to work.
    Did S1 need china server to make it work?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Yes, all of these panels will only work on the China server.

  • @claybales5655
    @claybales5655 Год назад

    will the new G4 camera work with any of the Panels?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      Not at the moment. There’s supposed to be an update for the MagicPad S1 that will add live stream functionality for the G4, but we’ll see if that actually comes to pass.

    • @claybales5655
      @claybales5655 Год назад

      @@homekitnews Ok thank you .. this would be great for a front door if the doorbell rings see whos at the front door.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад +1

      @@claybales5655 absolutely. Hopefully they’ll follow through with it, as it’s shown working on their Chinese website, but states it’s a forthcoming feature.

  • @jamesmcmillan7616
    @jamesmcmillan7616 Год назад

    Thanks for this brilliant and informative review. Just got an S1E …. A quick question… do I need to add to the Aqara app manually? Or will the HomeKit process add it automatically? Thanks very much!

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      I would suggest you add it to the Aqara app first, then you can either add it to HomeKit from within the Aqara app, or add it separately via the Home app. Just be aware you need to be using the China server for this to be added.

    • @jamesmcmillan7616
      @jamesmcmillan7616 Год назад

      Brilliant thanks… yes , on the Chinese server!

    • @jamesmcmillan7616
      @jamesmcmillan7616 Год назад

      All installed and working!!! Thanks for your guidance! Any idea how to change the names of the wireless buttons in the Aqara app… stuck on Chinese characters at the moment!!!

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      @@jamesmcmillan7616 you should be able to rename them with anything you want, including western characters, but it has to be done in the Aqara app if you mean what is shown on the display, as opposed to what’s shown in HomeKit. Go into the Aqara app, select the Accessories tab, then find the S1E. Once you’ve found and tapped on it, you’ll see two tabs; Screen configuration, and switch. Select the latter, and you’ll see an option to rename them, as well as choose icons if required.

    • @jamesmcmillan7616
      @jamesmcmillan7616 Год назад

      Got it! Switch/Switch name …. Apologies

  • @jakubvavru
    @jakubvavru Год назад

    Fantastic review, thanks! Nice work

  • @notimportant31
    @notimportant31 Год назад

    I just asked the support from Aqara, seems like s1e is now supporting p3 air conditioner control, is it true in your case, I am so interested into it and so want to buy it

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, yes it does support the P3, in fact all three screen panels support the P3.

    • @notimportant31
      @notimportant31 Год назад

      I bought this in last October and return it because it does not support p3, it is good news that Aqara does listen to their customer, but still the s1 not supporting e1 curtain is a weird play

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      That’s a shame, there was an update when I installed mine, so I guess the P3 support was added then, or via an update to the Aqara app. I just double checked now, and the S1E definitely supports the P3 (for AC control), as well as lighting, the powered shade motor (T1/T1C) and the E1 roller Shade driver. The S1 still doesn’t support the E1 though, as you mention.

  • @ctlspl
    @ctlspl 2 года назад

    Do you have Sonos speakers connected and do they show up? Thanks

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 года назад +1

      That’s a good question. Unfortunately I don’t have any Sonos speakers to test it, but I’ll see if I can find an answer, and get back to you with an answer.

    • @arthur508
      @arthur508 2 года назад

      I have sonos and both S1's sonos doesnt show up.

    • @ctlspl
      @ctlspl 2 года назад

      @@arthur508 Thanks, but have you paired them with the aqara app already?

    • @ctlspl
      @ctlspl 2 года назад

      @@homekitnews Thanks! Great Videos by the way! I enjoy all of them and appreciate the effort you put in.

    • @THEG12EG
      @THEG12EG 2 года назад

      With the neutral wire and deep
      Depth these will be a hassle
      To install in my
      House. I was thinking putting it in a enclose then just connect a plug to it.. what’s your opinion of this?

  • @shawn7273
    @shawn7273 Год назад

    If I connect to a server in China, does that mean I can't use "Google Home" APP?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Yes, that’s correct. The same applies to Amazon Alexa. The only exception to this would be with Matter, as Aqara hubs (even Chinese ones) that have been updated to be Matter compatible, can connect to Google via Matter. This doesn’t change the S1E, however, as it doesn’t go through an Aqara hub.

  • @mohamedrami7703
    @mohamedrami7703 2 года назад

    Great video as usual happy new year

  • @Adan959
    @Adan959 Год назад

    How is the screen holding so far with the scratches? Just got one today and I fell like I scratched it just by cleaning with a microfiber cleaning cloth, also do you know if it can be setup on a 2 way configuration with a non smart switch on the other end?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      I haven’t seen any noticeable marks so far, but then I keep it in a place where you’d have to go out of your way to make any marks. It won’t work in any two-way configuration (usually referred to as Three-Way for some reason) with a wired switch, whether it’s smart or not.

  • @borosky5703
    @borosky5703 Год назад

    It works in europe?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      It will work anywhere, but it needs to connect to the China server in the Aqara app. The back of the switch will not fit regular round EU switch boxes, however.

    • @borosky5703
      @borosky5703 Год назад

      @@homekitnews Regarding the language, is English menu supported?

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      @@borosky5703 no, only Chinese.

  • @muneeralnajjar5442
    @muneeralnajjar5442 3 месяца назад

    There is bug in The Aqara Magic Switch S1E
    The six wireless buttons not working with homekit
    And aqara support center say that but you didn’t mention this problem in your video
    Can you solve this problem?
    Or do you have any solution or another product can do that
    This feature is very useful and let you use this display with all homekit compatible switch companies
    I want this feature with any display or i want solve problems in aqara s1e magic switch
    Pleaaaaaaseeeeeee helpppppp

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  3 месяца назад

      @@muneeralnajjar5442 what bug are you referring to? I have an S1E here in my setup, and haven’t experienced any issues.

    • @muneeralnajjar5442
      @muneeralnajjar5442 3 месяца назад

      @@homekitnews I can’t use the six wireless buttons with homekit
      They appear inactive.

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  3 месяца назад

      I just tested that very option, and it works fine for me.

    • @muneeralnajjar5442
      @muneeralnajjar5442 3 месяца назад

      When open homekit and open aqara panel It says this accessory requires a Home hub to be used with home app And the six button shown are not active to be used

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  3 месяца назад +1

      So you don’t have an Apple Home Hub? This is not a bug, this is how Apple Home works. In order to create automations - which includes programming wireless buttons to control other devices - you need a Home Hub.

  • @leonardprudential9705
    @leonardprudential9705 4 месяца назад

    Nice and perfect video

  • @arthur508
    @arthur508 2 года назад

    awesome video!

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year.

  • @cheasambath-j2g
    @cheasambath-j2g Год назад

    How to reset it? Can anyone tell me please

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  Год назад

      Hi, if you swipe down, you’ll get a series of menus, although they’re in Chinese, so you may well need to use the Google Translate app to translate them, but on one of these menus is a reset option.

  • @EddieGittins
    @EddieGittins 2 года назад +1

    Chinese is:
    SOUNDS
    BRIGHT & DISPLAY
    SLEEP MODEL
    SWITCH ON /OFF
    UPDATE
    ADVANCE SETTING

  • @ayushpanchal2243
    @ayushpanchal2243 8 месяцев назад

    These features are not available for general users

    • @homekitnews
      @homekitnews  8 месяцев назад

      What’s your definition of a ‘general user’?

  • @josemulero95
    @josemulero95 2 года назад

    very cool