Aqara/Xiaomi Zigbee: Routers vs End Devices Explained
Which Aqara/Xiaomi Zigbee devices strengthen your mesh, and which just ride along. A local-only audit for your device list, no new hardware needed.
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Aqara Mini Switch E1 (WXKG20LM): Zigbee2MQTT Setup Guide
Pairing the Aqara E1 Mini Switch (WXKG20LM) with Zigbee2MQTT skips the hub. Here's every entity it exposes and how to automate it in Home Assistant.
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Xiaomi WXKG01LM Wireless Switch on Home Assistant, No Cloud
Pair the discontinued Xiaomi WXKG01LM wireless switch to Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant with no Mi Home app. Actions, mesh placement, and the legacy-event fix.
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Aqara Wireless Switch E1 Double Rocker (WXKG17LM): Zigbee2MQTT & Home Assistant Setup
Set up the Aqara WXKG17LM double-rocker in Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant. Covers pairing, click_mode fast vs multi, all 7 actions, and working automations.
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Aqara Triple Wall Switch H1 (Neutral) in Zigbee2MQTT & HA
Set up the Aqara QBKG34LM triple wall switch in Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant. Covers entities, decoupled mode, power monitoring, and Zigbee mesh routing.
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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 Dual Relay T2 (LLKZMK12LM): Zigbee2MQTT + HA Guide
Pair the Aqara Dual Relay T2 (LLKZMK12LM) with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant: wet/dry modes, interlock, garage door, and energy monitoring.
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Aqara D1 Single Switch (No Neutral) QBKG21LM: Local Setup Guide
Pair the Aqara QBKG21LM no-neutral switch to Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA, skip the Aqara Hub, and plan mesh placement correctly.
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Aqara Rotary Knob H1: Zigbee2MQTT + Home Assistant
Set up the Aqara Rotary Knob H1 (ZNXNKG02LM) with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant, no hub needed: pairing, event mode, rotation automations, blueprints.
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Aqara Wireless Mini Switch H1 (WXKG15LM / WXKG16LM): Zigbee2MQTT + Home Assistant
Set up the Aqara Wireless Mini Switch H1 (WXKG15LM, WXKG16LM) with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant: button actions, click modes, and binding limits.