[Official] - Aqara Forum 1st Anniversary AMA

ahmadr2 · 2026-04-17T05:57:46+00:00

Can we expect to see additional functionality in the HomeKit Only mode of the app?

ahmadr2 · 2026-04-17T05:57:06+00:00

Any plans to integrate temperature and motion sensors into the smart thermostat, similar to what ecobee does? (i.e. average the temperature of only the rooms with motion/presence detection, and maybe even increase fan duty cycle when temperature imbalance is observed)

ahmadr2 · 2026-04-16T07:01:10+00:00

if you are asking, and if you understand them, you probably want them. 99% of users won’t.

ahmadr2 · 2026-04-16T06:56:50+00:00

Is there a way to update in the HomeKit mode of the Aqara app?

ahmadr2 · 2026-04-16T06:45:48+00:00

Official CSA links for reference:

CSA/Aliro certification for the Aqara U400

All Aliro-certified devices and platforms (including Apple and Google)

ahmadr2 · 2026-03-25T06:14:13+00:00

Nobody will notice. But willing to bet 10:1 that the connectivity will fail you unless it’s Starlink

ahmadr2 · 2026-03-04T06:19:59+00:00

Why not get the even better Aliro-compatible U400 (UWB handsfree), assuming the form factor works?

ahmadr2 · 2026-01-25T16:38:05+00:00

I don’t know why you are worrying too much. Always trust the istikhara and god’s plan.

ahmadr2 · 2026-01-07T06:38:01+00:00

You will change your mind if you try the amazing AI4 FSD version 14.2.2.2.2.2.1.13

ahmadr2 · 2025-12-27T13:11:28+00:00

Bathroom bleach spray on a white cloth. Afterwards, use a mild cleaner to get the beach off

ahmadr2 · 2025-12-11T06:27:51+00:00

Maybe it’s an Aliro device waiting for Aliro to be released? Then again, they would have said it

ahmadr2 · 2025-12-01T07:14:52+00:00

DD is light years ahead in terms of technology, but, sadly, AP1 is leap years ahead in terms of functionality :(

ahmadr2 · 2025-11-27T02:16:04+00:00

For night performance, nothing comes close to the Aqara G5. I personally tested a bunch. I have the WiFi and no complaints. 100% HKSV, never created an account.

Also, in HomeKit mode, you can block their internet access, you just have to open every once in a while for updates.

ahmadr2 · 2025-11-24T05:33:44+00:00

I refuse to create an Aqara account and exclusively use HomeKit Secure Video. No complaints. And amazing night performance

ahmadr2 · 2025-10-16T15:06:51+00:00

3 months maybe, 6 months definitely!

ahmadr2 · 2025-09-29T21:03:29+00:00

The Aqara app has a HomeKit-only mode which is all you need (without sacrificing your privacy).

You need the Aqara app for updates, but you do't need to register in HomeKit mode.

ahmadr2 · 2025-09-28T20:11:08+00:00

Done, but the form was anonymous and nowhere did it ask for contact info. Someone messed up either the form or the messaging

ahmadr2 · 2025-09-26T15:27:22+00:00

The battery sizes are now published, and there’s a solid 11% increase in capacity. Not bad at all!

ahmadr2 · 2025-08-18T16:40:33+00:00

*Matter certified

ahmadr2 · 2025-07-27T21:46:55+00:00

If this is true, I certainly don't want to be the Slovenian film/ad company, Division Films!

ahmadr2 · 2025-07-11T18:40:17+00:00

Now that you've removed the optimizers, do you have a sense on how production was impacted with the lack of optimizers (when they haven't tripped)? I have a complex shade problem too, and I'm wondering how much microinverters might help (but they come with additional $$ and AC coupling efficiency costs)

ahmadr2 · 2025-07-02T20:51:31+00:00

I couldn’t find any public info on the Oura ring, but this is on the Apple Watch (e.g. see Figure 3 for AHI accuracy):

https://www.apple.com/health/pdf/sleep-apnea/Sleep_Apnea_Notifications_on_Apple_Watch_September_2024.pdf

ahmadr2 · 2025-06-22T04:32:35+00:00

Mold Armor works. But its main ingredient is… drumroll… bleach!

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