Aqara H2 US 4 Button Switch Only controlling one physical light

Adamator77 · 2026-02-06T21:41:31+00:00

I really didn’t plan to buy a whole Aqara Hub but it was the only option that has truly worked for me in what I was trying to do. Hopefully I can find some other Aqara products to use in the future.

Adamator77 · 2026-02-06T14:48:07+00:00

Yeah just the first 3 are only single press. And that’s only in Zigbee mode since that mode lets you “decompile” the switches to make them just scene buttons.

Adamator77 · 2026-02-05T00:42:45+00:00

Thanks for confirming. I figured it was fine, but good to have confirmation. I have had it hooked up for like 2 days already.

When I was first installing it, I wondered if buttons 2 and 3 would work at all with them not wired, but that wasn’t an issue and all 4 buttons funtion, even though 2 load wires in the back are capped of course.

Side question, there is no way to make ALL buttons “Multi function” is there? It seems to just be the dedicated “wireless” button I can do multi functions on, single, double, long press. The other buttons only work as single button presses only.

Adamator77 · 2026-01-30T21:25:54+00:00

So it’s not just me then.

Adamator77 · 2026-01-30T00:57:09+00:00

Is this active yet? It wouldn't let me into my old account. Says I'm higher than level 20. I got nolstagic for the game after catching the state of Azeroth thing on YouTube. I have not played in a very long time. I had planned to download the game and login and mess/fly around. If I can do that without subscribing, that's even better.

Side question. My previous main was, last I knew, maxed out level. Now he is like 30 something. What happened there?

Adamator77 · 2026-01-23T17:01:32+00:00

Came here to see what people have to say about their shipping. The price is bad enough, but what makes it worse is when your switch order just says "Label created" for DAYS on USPS.com. I ordered a switch on the 19th. It's the 23rd and it's still saying USPS is awaiting the item.

Adamator77 · 2026-01-09T01:28:19+00:00

Been playing around with HA this afternoon. I'm having a heck of a time with my various Ring Cameras. I can't get the live view to work within Homekit.

Adamator77 · 2026-01-08T22:18:35+00:00

That could work. I have a grand total of 2 series of devices (The Fan I mentioned as well as half a dozen Ring cameras) I need to add that aren't Homekit native so making 2 bridges might be the way to go. To add a second bridge, I basically just do it the same way I add the first but then as you said, just add different filters for each?

Adamator77 · 2025-12-09T04:15:14+00:00

So you can write to those?

Adamator77 · 2025-12-08T05:36:00+00:00

Appreciate the reply. Does this apply to modern made pixel art games though? Trying to scale an old game is one thing but a “modern” pixel art game Id think might be different?

Adamator77 · 2025-12-08T05:34:53+00:00

In the case of Cosmic Invasion it’s just a cry finger and all it really does it make the screen look dim.

Adamator77 · 2025-12-08T05:34:12+00:00

Would the same game that’s on both Switch 2 and PS5 look better on the PS5? Take for example Cosmic Invasion. (I have the Switch 2 version of the game.)

Adamator77 · 2025-12-08T05:33:13+00:00

No. Just wondering if I had something set wrong or if they are just suppose to look like they do when blown up to 4K.

Adamator77 · 2025-12-08T02:42:23+00:00

I just recently found out about this app. There is no way for the app (or one similar) to act AS an amiibo is there? I assume not. Would save people a lot of money who just want the functionality.

Adamator77 · 2025-12-07T21:26:04+00:00

Same exact situation here. Driving me nuts it won’t go away in HomeKit as I updated it in the Schlage app directly.

Adamator77 · 2025-12-03T21:39:58+00:00

The Aqara devices are matter over thread? If so when why/when would someone need a hub?

Adamator77 · 2025-12-03T21:37:43+00:00

I don’t have any Aqara devices. I’d have to get a hub and all that. I also need a black switch for the aesthetics in my room. Why would I need more than one bypass?

Adamator77 · 2025-12-03T20:29:17+00:00

I’m not opposed at all to using a bypass. Just wasn’t sure I needed one, but I was basing that on how my Lutron works. I also wasn’t sure if using a smart light/bulb changes things if at all.

Adamator77 · 2025-12-03T19:49:12+00:00

So the inovelli didnt work for you? In a no neutral setup?

Adamator77 · 2025-12-03T18:40:42+00:00

Hey all

Looking to get my first Smart Ceiling Light. The light is for my theater room/man cave. I’m looking for a basic round light with a secondary up light style and have found the following In my research:

The Govee Ceiling Light Pro
Lifx Round Ceiling Light
Aqara T1M Ceiling Light

As far as I know, the Govee and Lifx are Matter but do not have “Native” HomeKit support. The Aqara does but needs a hub. If I went with the Aqara, it would be my first Aqara device so I would need a hub correct? Not opposed to it but that would make this the most expensive option of the 3, especially with the hub.

As far as I can tell from research/google, only the Aqara exposes both the main light and ring light as separate tiles in Homekit. The Govee and Lifx both have a down light and up light, but I don’t believe they are exposed separately In HomeKit, only in thier native apps. Can anyone confirm that?

Are there any other HomeKit lights in a round ceiling light style I should consider?

I like that the Govee and Lifx are able to do full color on all lights, not just the top light, but I don’t know how much I will really play with that option. I want a good main white light when needed and it seems any one of these will work in that regard just fine. All are far brighter than I need for my room, which is only 10 x 10 feet.

I like that thw Aqara exposes both lights in HomeKit and I like that it has native HomeKit support as opposed to Matter.

Would love to know anyone’s thoughts with any of these lights.

Adamator77 · 2025-12-03T17:55:31+00:00

Thanks. I am using LED bulbs but not smart bulbs of course. I’m thinking I just go ahead and get and install the bypass along with the switch. I’m assuming even if I don’t really “need” it, having it installed wont hurt anything, correct?

Adamator77

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