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Neat multi-sensor gizmo. I just started with ZigBee stuff in home automation and this seems like it has a lot of possibilities. However, I passed over Aqara in general as they seem to work only with their own hubs. If I'm wrong, let me know, but I try to avoid product lock-in.
I have about thirty Aqara sensors that work with the Zigbee dongle for Homeassistant. I just pressed the sync button on the Aqara sensor and it shows up in my HA when I try to add a new Zigbee device.
I can confirm that the magnet sensor, temperature/ humidity sensor and vibration sensors work without an Aqara hub, and directly with the HA ZigBee dongle.
Their ceiling light (T1M) works but you lose some functionality - basically can’t use animations for the ring light. Besides that it’s been solid for me.
I think all the animations are executed hub side so they don't show up on the ZHA/Zigbee2MQTT. Or they just aren't mapped (yet)
You’re probably right. Would be cool to have on z2m, but it’s a pretty minor feature that I don’t think I’d use in reality.
I would if it was available to add extra info/context to any automation that uses the light for status. That said I really do like these lights and will probably end up with more of them sooner than later.