Aqara Light Switch H2 EU for Home Assistant: Zigbee or Thread
The Aqara H2 EU switch (WS-K07E) ships in Thread mode by default, but Zigbee2MQTT exposes more config. Here's how to pick a protocol and pair it locally.
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Aqara Shutter Switch H2 EU in Home Assistant: Two Paths to Local Control
Aqara Shutter Switch H2 EU (DS-K02D/E) works with Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT or Thread/Matter — both fully local. Here's what each path takes.
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Aqara Smart Lock U100: Home Assistant Local Setup Guide
How to integrate the Aqara U100 smart lock with Home Assistant via Matter. Covers hub requirements, entities, cloud dependencies, and the real gotchas.
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Aqara LED Bulb T2: Zigbee2MQTT Setup for Home Assistant
Pair the Aqara LED Bulb T2 with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant for fully local control. Updated for Z2M 2.7.2 native support, no external converter.
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Aqara Hub M100 and Home Assistant: Local Matter Setup
Connect Aqara Hub M100 to Home Assistant via Matter bridge for local control. VLAN setup, entity differences from M2/M3, and what still needs cloud.
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Aqara HomeKit Mode: Local Automations vs Cloud Explained
Aqara HomeKit mode is not the same as local automations. What runs offline, what still needs cloud, and which setup fits your privacy goals.