Great video, considering one. Can you confirm if it works without internet, only local wifi. Example motion sensor still triggers yeelight on or wireless button still can toggle yeelight on/off, etc.
Hi Hendrik, that's confirmed for sure. I have many of my automation rules set up as "local", and these just work fine without internet. (Lights go on/off as usual, all the sensors and switches just work as well.) I would suggest splitting up specific rules if these require an internet connection (to send a notification to your phone for example) and saving that as a separate rule. My door sensor, for example, sends me a notification as well as turn on a group of lights. I've split up the light on/off-rule and the notification-rule to their own rules respectively. That way the lights will go on even if the internet is down, however it won't send me that notification. I'm sure to be doing a very in depth video on the Mi Home app, hopefully I can get to that pretty soon!
China TechStuff Thanks for your reply and also tips. Look forward to your future videos. Hopefully you would have some about integration with yeelight, cameras, IR remote, etc. I hope also xiaomi could also work with other platform for voice control. Cheers
I'm just starting to dabble a bit in the smart home thing and I'm thinking Xiaomi would be the way to go, mostly because of their awesome prices. Their stuff is only available with chinese electricity plugs though, right?
Exactly like that! Thanks :) If you intend to buy more products with a plug another idea could be to get one of these Xiaomi powerstrips. That gives you several Chinese connectors so you'll only need one adapter to connect that powerstrip with.
Hi, thanks for your nice explanations, it's not easy to keep up with Xiaomi's everyday new products! Just one question: I noticed that on import stores there are different Security Kits, one being 4 in 1, one being 5 in 1 and another one being 6 in 1, plus one is Aqara, one is Mijia and one seems to be the original Xiaomi Kit, with the red box with chinese golden letters... In order to be future-proof which one would you suggest buying?
+Sebastiano Canato I believe they all use the same gateway, so it seems the main difference is in the added sensors. do you have a link to the mijia and aqara ones youre referring to? i have the red starter kit with the chinese lettering though but like to see the ones you mean just to be sure :)
Sure! So, here is the Aqara 4 in 1: www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_659225.html This is the Mijia 6 in 1: www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_616359.html And this is the classic 5 in 1 which you have too: www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_600096.html Mijia seems to be more generic, while Aqara is more for security, as the link itself says. I've read the gateway has three revisions, so my main concern is making sure I get the latest revision, and since there's no specifics about that I would think the safest way would be to get the kit that was marketed more recently. Also, Xiaomi seems to sell door/window sensors under both its own brand and Aqara's: www.gearbest.com/smart-light-bulb/pp_257677.html www.gearbest.com/access-control/pp_626703.html I really wonder why they push out slightly different configurations under different brands, it causes a lot of confusion... :-|
There have officially been only two releases of the gateway. Only a pretty old V1 and the V2. I think the confusion of there being 3 is when installing the gateway in the Mi Home APP, the wifi network broadcasted by the gateway 2 sometimes can be called "Lumi_Gateway_V3_xxxx" but I have been told that this model is actually is the exact same as the V2 and they mention they have only released 2 versions. That being said, I don't think Gearbest is selling a V1 gateway any longer as that one is very old. So the main difference between the kits on GB is the amount of accessories that are included. So your choice should really be based on what sensors you plan to use, and what you plan using them for.
xiaomify Got it! I think I'll go with the security one, I've already ordered a Mijia 1080p camera, can't wait to try it all out! Thanks a lot, really, for taking the time to check on the gateway versions, very appreciated! Keep up the great work! ;-)
I'm struggling with deciding which brand of smart light switches to buy, so far I have narrowed it down to two brands 1. Kleverness & 2. Xiaomi. I have a Google home already. Xiaomi has many more products which is exciting. If I had different smart device brands with their own apps does this mean they can't work together so for example turn on kleverness lights when Xiamo motion sensor detects motion? Thanks
Hi. Some home kits come with wall socket and humidity sensor(and sold as extras). So im thinking- can you set rule to humidity sensor to activate that socket when humidity goes up and turn off when its all good again. I'd like to run my bathroom ventilation with this thing. Please check it out. Also your videos are very nice. First i bought mi robot vacuum and now im seatching these all cool xiaomi stuff.
Just figured out I played myself and I am too impatient to return what I have ordered.... I ordered this instead of the aqara, I mean it’s the next best thing but it doesn’t work with home kit 😭😭 thank you for the awesome video with the very clear explanations unlike all the others I had to go through before finding this one
Hey, with The smart switch can I control different brand’s products? For example: I have Philips hue lamps and Yeelight lamps and sonoff wireless switch. Is it possible to program the smart button to turn on/off these devices together? Or do you know a product that can do that?
Great video! I have one question for you and I hope you can help me... Is there any "zigbee signal extender"? Because my Xiaomi (zigbee) smart socket is across the house and does not have signal with gateway. Or do I have to buy another gateway? :-X Thank you very much for your help...
Hi Petr! I have the same problem. I think the Smart Socket only uses Zigbee and not Wifi, mine is on the second floor and the gateway can't detect it. Did you find some way to extend the signal? Two gateways may solve the problem?
It does work overseas but there is no local server at the moment. (Local settings set to China) -For the devices with a plug, you will obviously need to use an adapter. I strongly believe there will be international versions but I have no idea when, and if Australia is on the list though...
Hi Brendan, you mean when having European sized plugs? If you use an adapter plug in between they will just work fine, China pretty much uses the same voltage as Europe, so it should do no harm. I am sure that Xiaomi will come out with global versions of many of the devices at some point but if you can't wait for that: it should work just fine!
One question : Can bluetooth temperature sensor (the one with display) be paired with the gateway ? I am interested in this so I can have some automation done ... :) Thank you.
Hi Michal, these new Aqara products will work with the Mi gateway V2 and V3. (The v1 model won't be supported.) I don't know exactly until when the V1 model was made, but I have a V2 model here and got mine a little over 1.5 years ago.
I have a problem with the Smart Socket. Does it only uses Zigbee and not Wifi? Mine is on the second floor and the gateway (on first floor) can't detect it (The Wifi signal is strong where it is). How can I extend the signal range? Two gateways may solve the problem?
Xiaomi has a switch and claims that it can be used as a doorbell. But on various sites I read that the switch is not waterproof. Is there any oother way I can use the Gateway as a doorbell?
Hi Jack, simple answer: Yes! I just tried it out using a motion sensor and a switch: Both could be set up to control any of the devices I have set up with my Universal Remote. It's such an awesome device, and I'm really looking forward to doing a video on that one as well!
The "Xiaomi Mi Universal Intelligent WIFI + IR + RF Intelligent Remote Control Switch 360 Degree Intelligent Residential Automation" can copy 433Mhz RF commands?
Ik heb een vraag over de licht switch bedraad. Ik heb een dimmer en zou die willen verwisselen met de licht switch. Is het mogelijk om de lichtswitch in de app nog te dimmen? Of is het 1 stand? Thanks!
Dank voor je video's, ik heb vandaag geprobeerd om de Gateway te laten communiceren met de App. Tot op heden is dat nog niet succesvol, heb jij een duidelijke link/video waarin de juiste werking staat omschreven? Dank!
Hi Chu Zhen, that is correct indeed. I try to show that all these products connect to the gateway over Zigbee at 01:43 in the video. (The gateway does connect over WiFi, allowing you to control the plug with the APP.) I'm doing a video just about the Smart plugs pretty soon, and I actually have both the regular as well as the Zigbee version here to explain that specific difference.
Thank you for the reply, actually I am referring to the part 0:15, WiFi-enabled power socket that you mentioned. It is quite confusing as it only connect to WiFi when the gateway is connected to WiFi, otherwise it can't connect to WiFi on it owns. Anyway, I am looking forward to more of your video. Hopefully I won't spend too much money on buying after watching your reviews.
That is interesting, I recently received my smart plug and it is the WiFi version. I cannot seem to find the power consumption tracker as a feature on this model. Could that feature only be on the Zigbee model? Also, is there a way to tell them apart physically?
Hi Yasir, that indeed is a function currently limited to the Zigbee model only.. I actually had that in the script for this video, but as I am doing videos on all of these products individually a bit more in depth I had to cut that out of this videos, but I will surely be covering that in those videos :)
Goede vraag, ik durf het niet met zekerheid te zeggen.. Maar voor zo ver ik weet zou het wel moeten kunnen. Ik ga het sowieso testen als ik over een paar maanden in Nederland bent, maar kan me voorstellen dat je niet zo lang wilt wachten :)
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Super cool videos. You are the first good english youtuber that explains all these amazing xiaomi products
Lukas I think he's from the Netherlands.
@@MisterPetrolhead Or he's from Belgium ;)
Finally! I've been looking for a review like this. Thanks!
Great video, considering one. Can you confirm if it works without internet, only local wifi. Example motion sensor still triggers yeelight on or wireless button still can toggle yeelight on/off, etc.
Hi Hendrik, that's confirmed for sure.
I have many of my automation rules set up as "local", and these just work fine without internet. (Lights go on/off as usual, all the sensors and switches just work as well.)
I would suggest splitting up specific rules if these require an internet connection (to send a notification to your phone for example) and saving that as a separate rule.
My door sensor, for example, sends me a notification as well as turn on a group of lights.
I've split up the light on/off-rule and the notification-rule to their own rules respectively. That way the lights will go on even if the internet is down, however it won't send me that notification.
I'm sure to be doing a very in depth video on the Mi Home app, hopefully I can get to that pretty soon!
China TechStuff Thanks for your reply and also tips. Look forward to your future videos. Hopefully you would have some about integration with yeelight, cameras, IR remote, etc. I hope also xiaomi could also work with other platform for voice control. Cheers
I'm just starting to dabble a bit in the smart home thing and I'm thinking Xiaomi would be the way to go, mostly because of their awesome prices. Their stuff is only available with chinese electricity plugs though, right?
Exactly like that! Thanks :)
If you intend to buy more products with a plug another idea could be to get one of these Xiaomi powerstrips.
That gives you several Chinese connectors so you'll only need one adapter to connect that powerstrip with.
This is awesome. You are on your way up sir. What software are you using for those sweet animations might I ask?
Hi Yasir, thanks for your kind comments :)
I am using Adobe After Effects for the animations
Awesome. Please review Xiaomi Aqara AC control gateway. And can I have the function with just home set, temp & hunidity sensor and IR remote?
Hi, thanks for your nice explanations, it's not easy to keep up with Xiaomi's everyday new products! Just one question: I noticed that on import stores there are different Security Kits, one being 4 in 1, one being 5 in 1 and another one being 6 in 1, plus one is Aqara, one is Mijia and one seems to be the original Xiaomi Kit, with the red box with chinese golden letters... In order to be future-proof which one would you suggest buying?
+Sebastiano Canato I believe they all use the same gateway, so it seems the main difference is in the added sensors. do you have a link to the mijia and aqara ones youre referring to? i have the red starter kit with the chinese lettering though but like to see the ones you mean just to be sure :)
Sure! So, here is the Aqara 4 in 1: www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_659225.html
This is the Mijia 6 in 1: www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_616359.html
And this is the classic 5 in 1 which you have too: www.gearbest.com/alarm-systems/pp_600096.html
Mijia seems to be more generic, while Aqara is more for security, as the link itself says. I've read the gateway has three revisions, so my main concern is making sure I get the latest revision, and since there's no specifics about that I would think the safest way would be to get the kit that was marketed more recently.
Also, Xiaomi seems to sell door/window sensors under both its own brand and Aqara's:
www.gearbest.com/smart-light-bulb/pp_257677.html
www.gearbest.com/access-control/pp_626703.html
I really wonder why they push out slightly different configurations under different brands, it causes a lot of confusion... :-|
There have officially been only two releases of the gateway. Only a pretty old V1 and the V2. I think the confusion of there being 3 is when installing the gateway in the Mi Home APP, the wifi network broadcasted by the gateway 2 sometimes can be called "Lumi_Gateway_V3_xxxx" but I have been told that this model is actually is the exact same as the V2 and they mention they have only released 2 versions.
That being said, I don't think Gearbest is selling a V1 gateway any longer as that one is very old. So the main difference between the kits on GB is the amount of accessories that are included. So your choice should really be based on what sensors you plan to use, and what you plan using them for.
xiaomify Got it! I think I'll go with the security one, I've already ordered a Mijia 1080p camera, can't wait to try it all out!
Thanks a lot, really, for taking the time to check on the gateway versions, very appreciated!
Keep up the great work! ;-)
I'm struggling with deciding which brand of smart light switches to buy, so far I have narrowed it down to two brands 1. Kleverness & 2. Xiaomi. I have a Google home already. Xiaomi has many more products which is exciting. If I had different smart device brands with their own apps does this mean they can't work together so for example turn on kleverness lights when Xiamo motion sensor detects motion? Thanks
Hi. Some home kits come with wall socket and humidity sensor(and sold as extras). So im thinking- can you set rule to humidity sensor to activate that socket when humidity goes up and turn off when its all good again. I'd like to run my bathroom ventilation with this thing. Please check it out.
Also your videos are very nice. First i bought mi robot vacuum and now im seatching these all cool xiaomi stuff.
Just figured out I played myself and I am too impatient to return what I have ordered.... I ordered this instead of the aqara, I mean it’s the next best thing but it doesn’t work with home kit 😭😭 thank you for the awesome video with the very clear explanations unlike all the others I had to go through before finding this one
Is the hub compatible with HomeKit/Alexa?
I can't wait for the Mi Home App Tutorial. Great videos keep it up
Hey, with The smart switch can I control different brand’s products? For example: I have Philips hue lamps and Yeelight lamps and sonoff wireless switch. Is it possible to program the smart button to turn on/off these devices together? Or do you know a product that can do that?
Great video! I have one question for you and I hope you can help me... Is there any "zigbee signal extender"? Because my Xiaomi (zigbee) smart socket is across the house and does not have signal with gateway. Or do I have to buy another gateway? :-X Thank you very much for your help...
Hi Petr! I have the same problem. I think the Smart Socket only uses Zigbee and not Wifi, mine is on the second floor and the gateway can't detect it. Did you find some way to extend the signal? Two gateways may solve the problem?
how many items can you add to 1 gateway? i know you mentioned it before but i cant find that video :/
You can add 30 devices to a single gateway. Hope that helps!
Is there a version of this with US plugs?
does it work overseas or we have to wait for an international version? I am looking to buy it from taobao and take it overseas with me. Australia
It does work overseas but there is no local server at the moment. (Local settings set to China)
-For the devices with a plug, you will obviously need to use an adapter.
I strongly believe there will be international versions but I have no idea when, and if Australia is on the list though...
What is the effective range of the gateway and those sensors?
Would you recommend using it when having other plugs?
Hi Brendan, you mean when having European sized plugs?
If you use an adapter plug in between they will just work fine, China pretty much uses the same voltage as Europe, so it should do no harm.
I am sure that Xiaomi will come out with global versions of many of the devices at some point but if you can't wait for that: it should work just fine!
I would love to get a light sensor for this kit. Seems to be a missing option. I wonder if one is on its way?
any ideas if u might change region to other than cn?
Good Morning.
I want to buy the door sensor and the temperature sensor. Which ones do you recommend the aqara or the previous ones? Thank you.
Can't wait for more, Beautiful and detailed presentation.
One question :
Can bluetooth temperature sensor (the one with display) be paired with the gateway ?
I am interested in this so I can have some automation done ... :)
Thank you.
hello, Xiaomi Aqara products like temperature sensor (square one) works with original xiaomi gateway? (not aqara zigbee gateway) please answer :)
Hi Michal, these new Aqara products will work with the Mi gateway V2 and V3. (The v1 model won't be supported.)
I don't know exactly until when the V1 model was made, but I have a V2 model here and got mine a little over 1.5 years ago.
Is it compatible with other products with Zig Bee o Z-Wave ?
Can all devices sep up to be turned on when you reach home and turned off when you go out automaticlly? it likes detecting by mobile phone's location.
are you dutch?
Good day. Awesome info. Can the xiaomi work with and be controlled by the strinify app?
Cool, I just got the gatway, I only had the app and the Mi Robot Vacuum before, but the gateway doesn't show up when I search for devices.
Hi. Is there a smart plug that will work with singapore server?
I have a problem with the Smart Socket. Does it only uses Zigbee and not Wifi? Mine is on the second floor and the gateway (on first floor) can't detect it (The Wifi signal is strong where it is). How can I extend the signal range? Two gateways may solve the problem?
can I use this home kit in the U.S.?
Your channel is cool. Can u plz tell, can I connect four motion sensors to the a single gateway.
Thanks man! And yeah, you could even connect 30 motion sensors if you wanted!
xiaomify Thanks
What video editor are you using?😍😍😍
what's the difference between aqara kit and xiaomi kit?
Can this capable of sending sms when the motion sensor detected motion?
Xiaomi has a switch and claims that it can be used as a doorbell. But on various sites I read that the switch is not waterproof. Is there any oother way I can use the Gateway as a doorbell?
Hello
How many sensor that can connect to a single gateway?
Is this v2 better than v3?
Hi. Can the Mi Universal Remote (IR BLASTER) be integrated into the Mihome automation?
Hi Jack, simple answer: Yes!
I just tried it out using a motion sensor and a switch: Both could be set up to control any of the devices I have set up with my Universal Remote.
It's such an awesome device, and I'm really looking forward to doing a video on that one as well!
China TechStuff wow mate. Thanks for the confirmation reply. Cheers and look forward to great content form your channel ^^
where did you buy this kit from ?
The "Xiaomi Mi Universal Intelligent WIFI + IR + RF Intelligent Remote Control Switch 360 Degree Intelligent Residential Automation" can copy 433Mhz RF commands?
Is this compatible with Apple’s HomeKit and Siri?
Ik heb een vraag over de licht switch bedraad. Ik heb een dimmer en zou die willen verwisselen met de licht switch. Is het mogelijk om de lichtswitch in de app nog te dimmen? Of is het 1 stand? Thanks!
PS aan je stem te horen kan je alleen maar uit Nederland komen. Vandaar de vraag in het Nederlands
Dank voor je video's, ik heb vandaag geprobeerd om de Gateway te laten communiceren met de App. Tot op heden is dat nog niet succesvol, heb jij een duidelijke link/video waarin de juiste werking staat omschreven?
Dank!
is does on elexa ??
Bedankt voor de video. Is er ook een Europese versie?
is it possible to connect these with Alexa?
Dear author, if I am not mistaken, the smart plug included is Zigbee not WiFi. Xiao Mi has another model for WiFi.
Hi Chu Zhen, that is correct indeed.
I try to show that all these products connect to the gateway over Zigbee at 01:43 in the video.
(The gateway does connect over WiFi, allowing you to control the plug with the APP.)
I'm doing a video just about the Smart plugs pretty soon, and I actually have both the regular as well as the Zigbee version here to explain that specific difference.
Thank you for the reply, actually I am referring to the part 0:15, WiFi-enabled power socket that you mentioned. It is quite confusing as it only connect to WiFi when the gateway is connected to WiFi, otherwise it can't connect to WiFi on it owns. Anyway, I am looking forward to more of your video. Hopefully I won't spend too much money on buying after watching your reviews.
That is interesting, I recently received my smart plug and it is the WiFi version. I cannot seem to find the power consumption tracker as a feature on this model. Could that feature only be on the Zigbee model? Also, is there a way to tell them apart physically?
Hi Yasir, that indeed is a function currently limited to the Zigbee model only..
I actually had that in the script for this video, but as I am doing videos on all of these products individually a bit more in depth I had to cut that out of this videos, but I will surely be covering that in those videos :)
Guys can you combine Mijia with Aqara products ?
For example , I can pair Aqara door sensor with Mijia made Gateway ?
HI you sure can, I have paired many aqara products with the gateway; all work great
xiaomify Thank you ! Your channel is my favourite
Which country (server) is set in your app?? I have slightly different options (no scenes ecc)!
Great video like always
Pls post ur affiliated link to purchase this one
Well done! Excellent summary !
Super video's ik begrijp dat je in China of in ieder geval in Azië woont. Weet je of de starter kit zou werken in Nederland ?
Goede vraag, ik durf het niet met zekerheid te zeggen.. Maar voor zo ver ik weet zou het wel moeten kunnen.
Ik ga het sowieso testen als ik over een paar maanden in Nederland bent, maar kan me voorstellen dat je niet zo lang wilt wachten :)
Menuggu update support google home/ assistant...????
the door and window sensor cant make the hub ring alarm any more ._. please help
Thats happens to me too, tf
Very cool video! I am waiting for te Mi Home App tutorial...keep up the good videos!
A really great review, thankful for that ✌️
Very well made video and explanation.
We can connect this to Alexa
Looking forward for more videos. Keep up the good work!
Failed to scan............ How do i resolve this
more please...
The notifications works so bad, some times I get them and some times not, any one knows how to get them to work ?
Excellent video thanks
Why don't u work for xiami
Yes, Finally!
TOP!
DO NOT BUY IT IF YOU ARE NOT IN CHINA! It was working fine but after 4 days it went offline and that's it. No sollution.
GOOD videos
Had it for over a year
Which country (server) is set in your app?? I have slightly different options (no scenes ecc)!
Great video like always