Problems with Xiaomi Smart Home Devices

Aqara Hub / Xiaomi Hub Connection
These are the xiaomi smart home devices which require a hub to work. The setup sometimes requires 2-3 attempt to connect. Cus the hub could not detect it even within close proximity. But there are also times that it will connect at first attempt.

Device Idling Aqara Wireless Switch
All devices work best if used frequently but if you go on a holiday or if you have not used it for a while. It goes into an idling mode. If it has a button, I’ll keep pressing it to revive it or I will just have to go through the whole setup again.

Bathroom Aqara Wall Switch
Earlier this year, I did the setup video on this wall switch. So far it works really well. Maybe a 4-5 seconds latency on the app at times. There is no problem with the switch and it doesn’t really flicker with the T5. But with this LED it flickers maybe once a month.

However I have more issues with the wireless switches…

Camera Buffering and wouldn’t connect at times.

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[melvintan]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Just started with Xiaomi Mijia Home kit two months back and it got so addictive and I have ended up with 19 devices now😂. I have just got myself another Gateway V2 few days back which I set it on China server for some online purchased devices and kept my 1st gen gateway on SG server. Always felt that China server might be abit laggy, hence, most of my devices are connected to SG server.

[kingdarixian]

45 devices!!! Wowww. I just started with the toothbrush haha

[jchanchm]

Hi, thank you for your video. I'm starting out my own smart home network, and was looking to get some mijia connected appliances from taobao. If you could help with some questions,
Should I get the global hub and sign in to the china server or do I require a hub from china and sign in to the china server.
Any issues connecting the mijia account to google home thereafter?
Thanks!

[Guy]

Hi! Love your channel! Lovely product reviews and tutorials. I have a question though: Can the wall switches be controlled via Google Home’s assistant?

[happyputra]

Hi MADS, great video. I am thinking of getting the aqara no neutral wall switch but im wondering if the app can recognize the on off status when you physically press the button. I am worried that my automation will not work properly if the light, for example, does not start from off position. Thx!

[ModernDayTech]

I have the Aqara hub and sensors and it works well. The only issue I have is when I arm the system in Homekit, it doesn't actually arm in aqara. It says it is but it doesn't trigger the alarm if I trigger it. I started using the Mi Home app with the Aqara stuff and it all works great. I can arm and trigger my alarm with homekit and mi app. Good video, sorry you're having issues with the original Xiaomi stuff.

[noone-mljd]

I have push notifications problem .
I have settled the mi sensor connected to mi hub to send push notifications to my mobile when motion is triggered. I am not getting any push notifications, but I can see in alert log of mi hub. Any suggestions and advice is appreciated

[muhammadsaad]

Thanks for putting up this video, it helps a lot.
Honestly I'm really confused which hub to go for Mi Hub or Aqara Hub? I mean which has fewer limitations and better performance? Uhhh.

[shpark]

Hello! Very good videos here. I'm glad to have found your channel and learned that you have the same problem with connection too. It's quite annoying but considering the device prices and functionalities, it's still a very good system to have. And I love it and keep adding new devices almost weekly. FYI: I just bought an IR Controller right after watching your video!
Anyway, I'm using Xiaomi Mi Home Gateway (the old one) and am interested in getting an Aqara. I have a question whether the Aqara Gateway and other Aqara devices can seamlessly work with my existing Gateway, Mijia devices, and Mi Home App? I don't want to throw away my old ones and start setting up over again. If I can just add the Aqara as the 2nd gateway and then start adding other Aqara devices without having to change or give up anything, then I will be glad to buy and try. (I'm using Mi Home app with China Mainland server, Xiaomi Gateway 2nd Gen, a lot of Dafang cameras, and many other Xiaomi Mijia sensors). Please kindly guide me. Thank you!

[justtherecord]

Ive been using a 2nd gen Mi gateway with all Aqara switches, sensors etc for about 2 years now. So far I’ve no problems during initial setup and operation after. Only the vibration sensors I encountered the most difficult to add to my setup. After that it seems to work fine. The biggest problem for me are my Aqara wall switches. Out of 13, I’ve already replaced 9. They last for about 1.5 years then died. I just replaced one few days ago. There is a new gen 3 mi gateway just launched today btw.

[dxz]

You can consider adding Aqara hub to homekit, and can set up automation on ipad/iphone

[benyee]

Hi MADS! been watching your videos lately. great videos btw! i was reading the comments below and noticed that we cannot mix the global and chinese version in one single gateway. can i add both global and chinese aqara gateway to mix the home appliances and work together? moving in to my new BTO soon and theres alot of things to learn from you. keep up the good videos!!

[naohiaa]

thanks for sharing always !! :D so far which is the better xiaomi camera ? 😂 idk which one to purchase.

[allenhabashi]

Can you have more than one hub in the same house if its big and will it cause any problems with the Apple Homekit?

[pettypoh]

did you attempt to set up xiaomi products with google home or amazon echo? do they play well together?

[webster]

Hey saw you have a Xiaomi Dish Washer. How do you find the product?

[marcuspua]

hi, is ur Aqara Hub China version or International version.
If it is China version is it only able to connect to China region server? or can it be connect to other region (like Singapore or Malaysia)?

[ermienuha]

Will the problem w the camera n other delays solve by using the mi router 3?

[Macarto]

Hi, is there a reason why you don’t connect your Aqara D1 switches to your Xiaomi gateway device hub?

The EU Aqara switches are H1 type?

[MiMoreXIAOMI]

Mine too aqara have much better stong zigbee connection than xiaomi.