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.
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Does Aqara Work Without Internet? What Actually Stays Local
Aqara's local vs cloud behavior explained: what survives an outage, what dies, whether LAN mode works, and how Home Assistant removes the cloud.
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Aqara SP-EUC01 with Zigbee2MQTT: Full Local Power Monitoring in Home Assistant
The Aqara SP-EUC01 gives Home Assistant local switching and energy readings through Zigbee2MQTT. It uses Zigbee rather than Wi-Fi, so the plug does not need an Aqara account or an IP connection to the vendor. Below are the pairing steps, metering entities, Energy dashboard setup, and two automation examples. The troubleshooting section also covers a…
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Does Aqara Collect Data in Local Mode? The 2026 Privacy Policy Explained
Aqara's March 2026 privacy policy update explicitly addresses local mode data collection. Here's what it says, what it doesn't cover, and how to verify it.