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Jan 14, 2023
Updated: Apr 7
The Aqara Door &Window Sensors work with the “Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16” edge driver. The Aqara Edge Driver can be sourced from Yakov's SmartThings Edge Drivers (Beta) Channel Invitation by executing the steps provided in this article. This driver supports many other Aqara sensors as well.
(See the list of supported sensors at the very bottom of this article)
Steps for installing the Edge Driver:
Click on Yakov's SmartThings Edge Drivers (Beta) Channel Invitation,
You will be directed to sign into your SmartThings account.
After signing in, accept the channel invitation.
Next click the "Available Drivers" button.
Find and download the "Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16” edge driver to your ST Hub.
If your device is currently installed, delete it from your hub.
If your device is not installed or if your device is now removed from your hub, then start the process to onboard or re-onboard your Aqara sensor.
When the SmartThings App discovers your sensor you should verify that the correct driver was installed.
To verify, tap on your device. While in the device screen, tap on the three dots in the upper right hand corner. Select "Driver" from the list. Look under "Name" to confirm that it displays the "Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16”
If you need to update the driver, tap on "Select different driver"
Search for and tap on the "Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver [YG] 1.8.16”
Here are two SmartThings Community articles providing more information about the Aqara sensors that may be of interest:
Here is a list of Aqara, Xiaomi and Tuya sensors supported by Yakov's Zigbee Sensors Edge Driver {YG]
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