Aqara Smart Plug, REQUIRES AQARA HUB, Zigbee, with Energy Monitoring, Overload Protection, Scheduling and Voice Control, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and Apple HomeKit Compatible

It CUTS DOWN power twice when doing firmware updates! I have my computers and stereo system on this plug, such unexpected shut of power could cause data loss and damage the speakers. It’s not super hard to install. But it does require a hub device to work and cannot work alone because it doesn’t have wifi chip. Also, you cannot pair it in the Home app but instead you have to use the Aqara app. I used to buy smart home products from Aqara’s parent brand Xiaomi, which comes in cheaper price, and have no such stupid issue of power cycle, and has integrated Wi-Fi chip so it doesn’t need such a Hub to work. I came to Aqara this time for the HomeKit functions and thought it should be as reliable as other Xiaomi main brand products. Guess I’m just wrong.

Easy to connect and works great

This has changed my life. Lights are all in HomeKit now and come on a timer. It’s the little things in life that make you happy and this is one of them. Product looks great and was one of the easiest things I’ve ever set up (I didn’t install, but I did pair 6 switches to the hub).

Temperature/Humidity sensors work great, serves its purpose.

The shape and size make it bulky and odd. I got it to act as a repeater but see NO benefit. I see it in the app and it is on but was zero help extending the signal.

Ive been trying different HomeKit devices for the last few years and I finally decided to try the Aqara system. Along with the smart hub I also purchased 2 of their Smart Plugs. Adding the smart plugs into my HomeKit ecosystem literally took less than 30 seconds between when I opened the box to when I had each plug integrated into the Home app. The smart plug is a little larger than other HomeKit plugs I have, but when used in a standard wall outlet it wont block the bottom outlet so you can still plug other things into the wall. I have the smart plug integrated into a few automations in the Apple Home app and response is pretty quick, if not short of instantaneous. So far so good, and because the smart plug is part of a hub-based system, if ever my Internet connection disconnects, I can still control and monitor the smart plug (as with all of my other Aqara devices) through my LAN connection. Super quick setup, full compatibility with HomeKit!

I have this setup with a space heater and the Aqara remote so that I can turn the heater on/off from the bathtub and so far it has worked every time with no problem.

I have 3 of these and noticed they do not turn back on after a power outage, they are not reliable.

Easy to set up and fast response times

Great product to buy. Will buy it again.