🏠 Aqara M1S Smart Hub: Wireless Smart Home Bridge for Alarm System, Home Automation, Remote Monitoring, Control. Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, IFTTT Support Review

Few types of available Aqara sensors are available for using Alexa. I tried using some of the Aqara vibration sensors and although they eventually connected to the Aqara hub, Alexa couldn't use them in day-to-day work. Very disappointing.

I have a cellular network that allows me to turn off the 5GHz frequency, which I have done...MANY TIMES! I've followed all the instructions, including restarting the router, but it still hasn't connected. I even waited until the iOS 15 update to see if that would help, but it didn't. I will be returning the hub and all accessories.

I've spent about 2 hours trying to get an app on my phone to connect to this device with no success. Tried both Android apps on my Samsung phone. Aqara has its own app, and before Aqara developed its own app, Aqara used another company's app to control its devices. The applications failed in different ways, but both failed. I'm an electrical engineer/programmer and couldn't get it to work. I had to go back.

I know there's a newer hub out there but the direct plug and light from it drew me in as I use a feature like this all the time. I don't use the alarm function because I already have an alarm system. Aqara makes amazing products. My only request would be that they open their bridge to non-Acara devices. It would be A LOT for me if it was time and money but hey we do what we have to do and Aqara has to make amazing products and they have them.

I liked that while the aqara ecosystem is extremely accessible and supports HomeKit directly. There's a variety of sensors, and the hub seems to work fairly well for communicating with devices over a wide area. However, it seems that HomeKit shuts down every few days and needs to be restarted. The app works well, so integration with HomeKit seems dubious. As this is marketed as a security system, reliability is an absolute must.

I've spent over $1,000 to get two hubs and the entire censor for my walk through the fridges and freezers at my bakery and after months of wandering back and forth with tech Support to buy the company still has not received a decision. The company's latest response is that sensors don't always work well on metal. This is the worst answer. It does not matter whether it is a household item or a commercial facility. Almost every refrigerator, window, oven, and door has metal. I am now out of the…

I bought an Aqara hub and door sensor to serve as a doorbell for my massage parlour. I bought at least three other doorbell sensors and none of them worked consistently. I attach a photo of all doorbell sensors to the review. The Aqara installation runs constantly. It also sends a notification to my phone when the door is opened. This is especially valuable when I'm in the backyard and can't hear the doorbell. Notification is instantaneous with no delay, so I can quickly get back to reception…