Do Aqara/Xiaomi Devices Stop Working When Discontinued?
Aqara or Xiaomi drops a model. Here's what actually happens to the unit already running on your Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA network, and what really can break it.
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Aqara/Xiaomi Smart Plug Power Monitoring Not Working
Aqara or Xiaomi plug showing 0W or N/A in Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA? Two documented reporting faults, the firmware trap to avoid, and how to tell them apart.
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Aqara/Xiaomi Zigbee Firmware Updates Without the App
Aqara/Xiaomi Zigbee on Zigbee2MQTT: which firmware you can update locally without the app, which needs a one-time app step, and the FP300 exception.
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Aqara’s T1/T2/E1/H1/P1 Codes: What They Actually Mean
Compare Aqara T1, T2, E1, H1 and P1/P2 products by exact model, wiring and protocol, without assuming the suffix defines a generation or tier.
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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 vs Xiaomi Zigbee: Same Hardware, Different Brand?
Aqara and Xiaomi Zigbee devices share a manufacturer, not a company. Here's what that actually means for pairing, hubs, and which brand to buy.
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Xiaomi Cloud Tokens Extractor Stuck on 2FA? Here’s the Fix
Xiaomi Cloud Tokens Extractor stuck in a 2FA login loop? Here's the update that clears it, the official checklist, and the DevTools workaround.
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Smartmi Humidifier 2 in Home Assistant: Local, No Cloud
Set up the Smartmi Humidifier 2 (zhimi.humidifier.ca1/cb1) in Home Assistant with local polling, no Mi Home cloud. Includes the token-retrieval gotcha.
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Xiaomi GZCGQ01LM Light Sensor in Home Assistant (Z2M)
Pair the Xiaomi GZCGQ01LM light sensor straight into Zigbee2MQTT, no Mi Home needed. Entity set, calibration options, and two illuminance bugs to know first.
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Mi Home Local Execution vs Cloud Execution Explained
Some Mi Home scenes survive an internet outage. Others silently don't. Here's what actually decides local vs cloud execution, and how to check your own.