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Review on 🏠 Aqara Smart Hub M2: Ultimate Smart Home Bridge with Alarm System & Remote Control [Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT Compatible] by Robby Fingaw

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The status of IR devices is not saved.

I bought this while trying to replace my Harmony Hub but unfortunately this product cannot detect the latest state of the IR device. This means for my projector setup if I switch from different inputs the projector will turn off if it is already on and vice versa. As a hub for other Aqara devices it works quite well, I'm not sure why the review form is asking me for "motion detection" as the device doesn't detect motion unless you buy the Aqara motion detector separately. From my research, the app only recognizes Aqara devices and some other third-party devices, but I haven't had a chance to try that. The user interface could also be simpler. Internal customization and automation can be very frustrating when you find yourself in a loop of unconfigurable options. However, I think the M1S is the best product as the IR component isn't smart enough to make your life easier.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Hard to tell