Zigbee Wireless Mini Switch,Compatible with Apple HomeKit,Google Home,Alexa,Requires Aqara Hub,Versatile 3-Way Control Button for Smart Home Devices,Works with IFTTT

I've tried out several different types of buttons from many companies including the likes of IKEA and a few other companies from Amazon and they all suck compared to these. Their main issue is that they all "sleep" to try and save power so if you don't use them regularly, like multiple times a day, they'll go to sleep and you'll have to hit them twice to get a button to register. These just work. I have a button next to my front door that I have set up to turn all my lights and my TV off so I can just hit one button on my way out. I use this naturally about once a day. All the other buttons I've tried you have to hit twice. These just work like you expect. Even "worse" I have a button at my desk that turns some task lighting on at my desk if I want to get lots of light on whatever I'm working on, that button can sit idle for days or up to a week sometimes, it always just works. Unlike the listing says these are compatible with Home Assistant, you don't HAVE to use their hub. They're very simple to set up in home assistant, fairly sturdy so far I haven't had any of them fail yet. No disconnects or any issues after getting them set up. They can be a little fiddly to get connected in Home Assistant but I think that's just my setup. They're a nice size, easy to push the button, they don't look really cool or anything but in the same aspect the don't stand out either.

Works well, no issues during pairing.

The switch is made of a high-quality and durable material that is able to withstand frequent use. It is also very easy to install and use, requiring only the AQARA HUB and a few simple steps to set up. One of the standout features of the mini switch is its versatility. The switch is able to control a variety of smart home devices, including lights, fans, and appliances. It is also compatible with a variety of smart home platforms, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it a convenient and flexible choice for controlling your smart home. In terms of design, it is very sleek and stylish. It has a compact and discreet design that is easy to install and blends in well with most home decor. The switch is also very easy to use, with a simple and straightforward process for controlling your devices. Overall, I recommend the switch. It is a high-quality and convenient choice that is perfect for controlling your smart home devices. The versatility and compatibility are great added bonuses, making it a reliable and practical choice for anyone.

This is a nice switch that works well in the Aqara ecosystem. Just be aware that it is an old model. The updated model is the "T1" mini switch. It looks identical but uses the latest Zigbee 3.0 protocol as opposed to the rather old Zigbee 1.2 protocol used by this original version. The T1 version is also firmware upgradeable in the event that the Mini Switch needs to be tweaked for security or compatibility reasons. This version is not. All that said, how does this older switch work? Very well. I like the design. The shape is attractive and the button click feels good. It is precise and not mushy. It integrates into Apple Home for automations. In my case, I keep one on the nightstand next to my bed. A single click, combined with a Lutron lamp dimmer, turns on the lamp next to my bed at 10%—enough to see but not enough to wake me up if I need to get up in the middle of the night. A double-click turns on the lamp to 40%—enough to help me wake up in the morning without blasting me with light. And a long press turns the lamp off. This works without fail. No flakiness or inconsistency from the button. Would I recommend it? No, I'd recommend the newer T1 version. For just a few dollars more, you get a better, more up to date, more future proof Mini Switch. But that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with this one. As of this writing, Aqara seems to have pulled the T1 version from Amazon while they blow out this older model. But the T1 version is available at Best Buy. And once the older model is sold out, I would expect to see discounts on this one. That goes for the T1 versions of the Aqara Temperature sensor, Water Leak Sensor, and Door and Window Sensor too.

*UPDATE* Mar 2024. IT WORKS NOW! Bought a new one this week, connected it to my G3 and recognized by Alexa. One button can be used for 3 different routines. Better than the Cube, as the cube gets "bumped". You'll know if you know. Buy it! The smart things button is not recognized by Alexa. PERIOD. An internet search indicates others have had problems, but I did NOT see that here as a review. So, if you thought you could buy the Mini Button to pair with Alexa good luck. I did get it to work with the G3 camera (of course). Didn't try with Homekit as these are going back to Amazon. Amazon, please update the skill, or update the listing if there is no Alexa support. I also recently bought an Aqara G3 and Cube T1 Pro. Both so far integrate well with Alexa. The cube, DOES have some extra functionality. Push, Turn, Tap, does NOT work with Alexa, however I can connect the six sides of the cube with Alexa Routines to activate lights, fan switches, whatever. Though TOGGLE does not work well to go OFF. That's what works, and well enough. It can sit on my coffee table or night stand, to do things "quietly".

Garbage. It does not pair. It does not factory reset. It does not connect to any zigbee hubs. I tried 3. It has ZERO instructions in the box except to connect to Aqara's native app, which most people do not want to have to do. We have 70 Zigbee devices all working perfectly to make a mesh, yet this won't connect or do anything, and like I said, there are no instructions for it anyway, other than the 2 pages OF 55 shown, so we are left to guess a lot. With 2 buttons, there aren't many options. Also the only way they thought to give us a way into the back to check or change the battery was with a COIN SLOT?? First - WHO HAS COINS? I had to dig a1 quarter out from under my clothes washer to have one. We are 2 decades out of the century where coins were antiquated already. Then they put that micro slot in soft plastic - basically putty. So there is NO WAY to turn it to open the unit. I'm about to drill into it and return it with a 8mm hole through it, just so I can test the battery. What a stupid access idea.

As I’m sure you can see from the reviews, this is a great buy. I keep buying more and more! I use some as light switches, but that’s just the beginning. The things you can program these buttons to do can be very complex. I have mine running complex lighting automations, with functions that change throughout the day in a perfectly intuitive way. I have them hidden throughout the house to serve various functions. I’ve got one on my fan, and not only can it turn the fan on and off, it can also adjust it’s speed, and it can automatically switch between two set points where I want the fan pointed. I’ve even got one set up as an emergency button for my grandma. If she presses it, the hub plays an alarm, and everyone in the family gets a Critical Alert from the Aqara iOS app, so even if we have silent mode or do not disturb on, we’ll know there’s an emergency. It even works on Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac! One of these buttons could genuinely save a life. And I can feel safe relying on them, because I have a reliable internet connection both at home and on the go. The Aqara buttons are extremely responsive. Quick, reliable, well made, cheap, highly customizable, and they work with everything you could ever hope for. Especially once Thread versions of Aqara products arrive, I’m gonna be loyal to Aqara for a long time. I just couldn’t wait for these buttons to be Thread based to do it.

Didn't need their proprietary hub. Paired with home assistant with zigbee just fine.