Smallest Hub Yet? The Aqara Hub E1 - Homekit Smart Home

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NEWEST HUB TO JOIN THE AQARA LINE UP! Introducing The Aqara Hub E1 for your Homekit Smart Home just released! (Oct 26, 2021) . To celebrate the launch, Aqara is offering a 10% discount for the new Hub E1 on its Amazon brand stores.
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Aqara Hub E1: geni.us/EvI3ITn
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💥 UK & FRANCE: HUBE1EUUK
Valid through October 28, 2021.
I've been testing this for a few weeks now and comparing to the Original Aqara Hub, the G2H Hub, the M1S and the M2. From Cameras to Alarm Systems, I've found these hubs to be multi-purpose. These products use Zigbee and are fast, affordable and reliable. Today's launch brings the smallest Aqara hub yet. This one fits seemlessly into your home and maintains reliability! In this video, I'll review, test, install & share my initial thoughts!
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@robertbolton9154 2 года назад

I have one regret with Aqara and it’s that I didn’t start using them sooner in my process of creating a smart home. I started using them a few months ago and I’ve yet to have any issues with any of their items. What’s even better is that the family is starting to enjoy how much smart homes make life easier. Automations are coming together and the wife just asked if we could add more 😎 Say no more!

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Wow Robert - that is exactly what building a smart home should be like (but rarely is... at least right away). Thanks for sharing!

@Mediiiicc 2 года назад

Started my Smart Home journey about 2 weeks ago, Aqara being the first products I purchased (along with HomePod mini). Works great so far! Will definitely purchase more from Aqara.

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing! I support the HomePod mini as well! Lots of Aqara accessories available to build a smart home! Thanks for watching!

@Bigglare 2 года назад

I started my smart home journey 1095 weeks ago. My lights will turn on when you get close.

@robertedgar7191 Год назад

I am using a few of these to fill in areas where the signal from the M2 is too weak. Perfect!

@myHomeKithome 2 года назад

What a great idea! There are just so many options for Aqara hubs. My favorite is still the G2H. Great review, Brad!

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

I'm a fan of the G2H as well! Thanks Dustin!

@antoniovera6459 2 года назад

Aqara had definitely been on my radar now that I’m considering getting into HomeKit. Gonna look into it more now thanks for the video

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

You won't be disappointed with Aqara. Lots of great accessories out there to get you started!

@kyleboehr6841 2 года назад

This is awesome. I agree, their hubs really help reimagine the purpose of a hub into the hub portion being secondary. I am trying to decide how to fit my new house with a smart system and definitely planning on Aqara

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Lots of hubs to choose from, so it's just a matter of deciding what features (if any) you need. Thanks for watching!

@BenBazan 2 года назад

Great video, this is an affordable option to get started.

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Totally agree Ben - thanks for watching!

@VitoAD 2 года назад

Nice review I use Aqara through out my home. Started wit the M1 and I now have a M2 got it on sale for $49 US on Amazon.

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

That's great Vito! Sounds like you got a good deal, too!

@emilyshepherd5403 2 года назад

This is really interesting! I’m really trying to learn everything I can, to make a cohesive smart home.

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

That is a smart idea Emily! There is a lot of information out there so it's a good idea to do your research before making any purchases!

@gregghayes6710 2 года назад

This is a great way to get started with Aqara, but it’s also great if you need a Zigby and/or Wi-Fi repeater in a far away segment of your home. Aqara has been super reliable and inexpensive for me and I recommend it to anyone. With this little hub, it’s that much easier to get started. The price of this hub, plus just one of their sensors is now cheaper than tha alternatives out there- add a second sensor in your savings are huge and just as reliable as those alternatives.

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Thanks Gregg - totally agree. Affordable and I've been impressed with their reliability!

@HeavyIronsProduction 2 года назад

Just when I thought I was done I get sucked back in. This is going straight in the basement for a repeaters

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Haha! Well, you won't regret it!

@ottoernst6707 Год назад

Their cameras are great because if you need one anyways it’s cheap and works as a hub.

@TheBradLloyd Год назад

Yes, I agree.

@JoaoBotaTV 2 года назад

I have an m1s but the signal is poor in some rooms. Would it Work as a zigbee extender? Keep up the great work!!!!

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Not exactly as an extender, but you could add the new hub in the area where your accessories have trouble connecting to the M1S, and then pair those accessories with the new Hub. You will have to delete and re-add those devices, but there is no other impact.

@JoaoBotaTV 2 года назад

@@TheBradLloyd thanks mate 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@manansharma5758 Год назад

Hey Brad, does this hub work with the new E1 curtain driver from Aqara? Alternatively, I have a new Amazon Echo which is supposed to be a Zigbee hub too, could that be used for the curtain driver? I'm very confused!

@Alexxxi80 Год назад

Do you think it's a good hub just to expand the zigbee range?

@ChrisOram 2 года назад

#SmartHomeYourPlaceUp!

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

😂 You got it!

@kmakayalian 2 года назад

I have purchased Aqara M1S hub and using with MI home app. So many features very interesting. I want to know how many motion sensors, temperatures and humidity sensors, remote switches we can use in one hub?. And Also I have purchased Sonoff smart home devices and installed eWelink app to my same android mobile. Will it conflict while using. Thanks for sharing.

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

The M1S is a great hub!! Up to 128 devices with that hub as well, though like the E1, it requires some repeaters like the Aqara smart plug or wall switch to reach the 128. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with Sonoff or eWelink, so perhaps someone from the community can help you out.

@olegvorkunov5400 2 года назад

Will it work with Home Assistant?

@TanyaArchwamety Год назад

hi, if i use aqara china hub, can it paired with malaysian aqara devices?

@davidanderson9695 8 месяцев назад

Hi. Do you need Wi-Fi to set up and use? I’m looking at setting this up in a location without Wi-Fi. Thanks

@jaypalan8138 Год назад

Hi thank you so much for this video !! As I have been using Echo show 8(1st gen), and I wish to add Zigbee, should I go for a Zigbee gateway hub like aqara e1 or sonoff Zigbee hub ? Or should go for Echo (4th) as it has inbuilt Zigbee ? Please help

@TheBradLloyd Год назад

Hi Jay, thanks so much for watching! I actually don't know anything about the Echo environment so sadly I can't be much help to you. The E1 is a great Zigbee Aqara hub, but my only use is within HomeKit.

@Tehral Год назад

My sensors turn unavailable:( I use a e1 hub in home assistant Also upstairs the signal seems to be blocked. How can I extend it? Can i just put my hue hun there to extend it or how can I manage to get the signal there?

@baronimj1 2 года назад

Do the Aqara products need to be in close proximity of the hub or do they work over Wi-Fi?

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

They use Zigbee. Approx 7-10 meters in range.

@ROG956 2 года назад

Amazon reviews claim the aqara smart switches produce humming sounds. Anyone else have this experience? What brand of bulbs work best with their switches?

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

I have mine attached to Nanoleaf bulbs and no hum.... Video on that soon. I've also tried with GE bulbs and they were ok. Sometimes smart switches can be picky with different brands of lights though, so could be valid. Even Lutron has issues with many bulbs.

@jaumebaenagrau3592 2 года назад

Hi Brad! How are you ? I have a question, what switches do you use for places where there is a smart bulb? Thank you !

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Hi Jaume, great question! For smart lights with a switch I only use Philips Hue and add a Lutron Aurora (I have videos on this if you need more info). If it's accent lighting without a switch then I often go with Nanoleaf, then I can add my own "switch" like a flic button or an Aqara Mini Switch, for example. Most of my lights though, I have connected to smart switches like the Aqara one or Lutron Caseta.

@jaumebaenagrau3592 2 года назад

@@TheBradLloyd Thank you for your answer Brad, it really helped me!

@rizzz007 Год назад

Does this hub work with sonoff smart switch?

@Harry_s Год назад

Hey Brad ! What is the operating range of this hub to connect child devices ?

@JC-Zoso Год назад

The only question one could have about this device isn’t even adressed. Not even as an answer to your question…

@TechWithTony 2 года назад

Can this usb hub be used on its own or do I need another main aqara hub? What the downside to this hub vs the other aqara hubs?

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

It can be used on its own. It just doesn’t have the “bells and whistles” as with some of Aqara’s other hubs.

@borjabarrero9314 2 года назад

Does this aqara hub e1 works with other zigbee devices from other companies? Thanks a lot!

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! No, just Aqara devices.

@dancharles4890 2 года назад

What is the range of this hub? I have a long house (think New Orleans shotgun style home).

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Hi Dan - in that case, you may need an additional hub (or hubs).... this is directly from the Aqara website: "The hub zigbee signal coverage is around 7-10 meters with a hub as the center. However, due to the restriction of the use environment in the home, there will be signal blocking. If the area of the home is large, you can consider purchasing multiple hubs."

@AppVitor Год назад

Hi! Does it connect ONLY Aqara devices, or other zigbee brands as well?

@Alexxxi80 Год назад

I have the same question...

@hessulipoika13 2 года назад

Are they thread enabled?

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

No thread - just Zigbee (and connects via WiFi).

@RRafa90 2 года назад

Hello. I have a M1S hub, but the hub doesn't reach a couple rooms. Can I set one of this to work as a "repeater"?

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Not really as a “repeater” but you could add a hub and position closer to the hard to reach accessories to connect them directly to the new hub. Would work essentially the same as a repeater.

@RRafa90 2 года назад

@@TheBradLloyd and you can add automations so the M1S interact with this one, correct?

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

@@RRafa90 Totally. Though child devices are paired separately, automations across hubs is fine. I.e. Motion sensor paired to M1S can turn on light switch connected to E1 Hub.....

@RRafa90 2 года назад

@@TheBradLloyd that's great! Thank you for your help. 😉

@THEG12EG 2 года назад

does it support other zigbee devices??

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Hi Greg, just Aqara.

@AppleReviews 2 года назад

*I got whole Aqara ecosystem and it sucks - app is so CONFUSING - creating alarm automation is SO COMPLICATED there are...... TUTORIALS for it online!!! And that is just basic feature. Then there is just worse - very slow notifications on smartphone and much more.*

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Hi Bart - Although you haven't had a great experience with Aqara, I appreciate you sharing your feedback! It can take some time to get used to the Aqara app. I've played around with the alarm feature, but I don't use it regularly. Overall though, the more I've used Aqara the more impressed I have been. Though, I can appreciate that it's not the same experience for everyone.

@geek2330 2 года назад

Those geni links are blocked by my employer on my laptop, can you post direct Amazon link

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Sure can. What country are you in?

@geek2330 2 года назад

@@TheBradLloyd USA

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

@@geek2330 Try this: amzn.to/3vOLQ9z Thanks!

@tarsocordeiro1579 2 года назад

Does it connect with bluetooth devices?

@TheBradLloyd 2 года назад

Hi Tarso - No bluetooth. Wifi and Zigbee 3.0

@martinmiller1540 2 года назад

Just an add for Aqara. No real information.

@Bigglare 2 года назад

Not worth it to have another Homekit required Zigbee hub. Matter will come soon and all these Zig-bee hubs will be replaced by a single Amazon Echo or Eero router.

@Bigglare 2 года назад

The Eero router bringing Zigbee and its bastard step-brother thread to any ecosystem...

@Mediiiicc 2 года назад

Zigbee was supposed to fix the same problems that Matter says it will fix. I wouldn't count on Matter to be any different.

@Bigglare 2 года назад

@@Mediiiicc what problems? are you confusing Philips Hue products for the Zigbee standards?