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Nov 4, 2023
Updated: Apr 7
Aqara Product Information
If you review Aqara devices on Amazon you will note that Aqara device descriptions state that their devices require an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub. Actually, there are edge driver that make Aqara sensors fully compatible within the SmartThings Lua Edge Driver architecture.
In addition to compatibility with SmartThings Versions 2 and 3 hub and the Aeotec hub for SmartThings the Aqara line-up of affordable sensors are also compatible with Aqara Home, HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT, and more. Not only are these sensors affordable and durable, the Motion and Illuminance Sensor P1 has an industry-leading five-year battery life, even in low temperatures.
The detection timeout can be easily configured without any hardware modifications. By configuring the timeout from 1 to 200 seconds, you can save energy or sense every movement in no time.
The sensor also has a built-in light sensor that can be used to control lights more precisely. This light sensor can be utilized to only turn on lights when your room is dark and motion is detected. This light sensor is setting is not available in HomeKit and therefore cannot be triggered separately from the motion sensor.
The Aqara P1 Sensor has an extra-wide field of view: 170° for up to 4 meters and 150° for up to 7 meters. With a versatile 360° stand, you can easily adjust the viewing angle, and only trigger the sensor when it’s needed. Moreover, the three sensitivity modes high, medium, and low are configurable. These settings refer to the distance the sensor will be triggered. Having this flexibility can help reduce false alarms.
Aqara Motion Sensors 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.
Note that Yakov's Edge Driver supports many other Aqara sensors. I have included a comprehensive list of supported devices at the end of this article for your reference.
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.
Open your SmartThings app. In the "Favorites" tab or "Devices" tab, tap on the "+" at the top right/ tap on "Add device"/ Tap on "Scan for nearby devices"
Pull the battery tab from the sensor and check the face of the sensor to confirm that it is in paring mode signified by flashing blue. If the device is not flashing blue, press and hold the small reset button on the back of the sensor until the sensor resets and begins flashing blue.
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”
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Devices Supported By Yakov's Edge Driver
Please note that Yakov's Edge Driver supports many other Aqara sensors. The following is a list of supported Xiaomi, Aqara and Tuya devices.
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