![]() You can of course set up a range of automations right in the Aqara app and use it as your smart home platform if you choose. In this regard Aqara has scored well, and makes it a great option for adding switches and other devices to your setup. I tend to focus on integration with other smart home platforms, as this gives you the most flexibility in terms of device options and capabilities, and being able to switch platforms limits the risk of hitching your wagon to a single company. The inclusion of HomeKit is significant as there are very few options for no-neutral smart switches in that space, and they can be quite pricey. The hub allows for full integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, which means you can then include the switch in automations and scenes along with your other (non-Aqara) smart devices. The use of ZigBee means you do need a hub (which is sold separately) but that means Aqara can add support for other platforms to their entire product lineup through that one interface. Aqara Switch Features Aqara Hub and Integration You can read more about this in my Enthusiasts Guide to ZigBee. Key to these are reliability, and low power consumption. The switches work via the ZigBee communication protocol which offers some distinct advantages in the smart home. The functionality is the same either way, and there is nothing preventing you using the no neutral model in a house with neutral wires available. ![]() If you don’t have a neutral wire available, be sure to select that model. The are different models for installations with and without a neutral wire to the switch box. If the power is off, then the smart light won’t work. While you can control smart bulbs with a smart switch, you’ll be just turning the power on and off to the light socket. ![]() It’s only certified for 120V 60Hz, so unfortunately it’s not a viable option for other countries.Īs with other smart switches, these are intended to provide smart control for dumb lights. Use the examples below to understand how to use these diagrams.The US model of the Aqara Smart Wall Switch offers one and two gang light switch models that can be controlled either manually, by pressing the buttons on the switch plate, or remotely via the Aqara Hub. In your user manual there are some diagrams that you can use to find out what size bolt you need. This does not include a wall mount and you should add appropriate length to adequately accommodate the wall mount assembly. The length of the bolt, labelled "C" in your user manual, shows the minimum and maximum length of bolt required from the rear cover to the threads inside the TV. If you cannot find your user manual, please visit Samsung Support and enter the model number of your TV to download an electronic copy. The required specifications for the size and length of bolt needed to safely mount your Samsung TV will be listed in the user guide for your TV. Samsung cannot advise on the requirements of wall mounts manufactured by a third party. If you use a wall mount from a third-party manufacturer, it may not come with the appropriate fixings needed to mount your TV. For more information, you should contact the manufacturer of the wall mount. ![]() We recommend the use of a compatible Samsung wall mount, as they will come with all the required hardware needed to successfully mount your TV.
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