Aqara Thread/Zigbee Smart Climate Sensor W100

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Looks interesting.
Matter, Thread and ZigBee. :thinking:
Anyone had a go with it yet?

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About this item
  • [Matter Compatibility with Zigbee & Thread] The W100 supports both Zigbee and Thread protocols, ensuring seamless integration with major smart home ecosystems like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and Homey. Future-proof your home automation setup with broad compatibility and enhanced flexibility.
  • [Customizable Smart Buttons for Automation] The W100 features 3 programmable buttons that support single, double, and long presses for a total of 9 customizable actions. Control multiple devices such as smart lights and curtains, trigger scenes, and create personalized smart home routines with ease.
  • [External Sensor Integration & Secondary Area Display] The W100 can connect to an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor* to display additional data in the Secondary screen area**. If no external sensor is connected, the Secondary screen defaults to the local weather report for temperature and humidity info. (*Please note: Linking with an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor and enabling the Secondary screen display are only available through the Aqara Home app on Zigbee mode when connected to an Aqara hub.)
  • [Remote HVAC Control Integration] The W100 supports pairing with a third-party IR air-conditioner via Aqara Hub M3, allowing wireless remote control of the HVAC system. You can adjust temperature, mode, and other settings directly on the device, optimizing comfort and energy efficiency without needing to access the HVAC device physically. This feature adds convenience and ensures a comfortable living environment.
  • [Precision Sensor with LCD Display] Equipped with a highly accurate temperature sensor (±0.2℃) and humidity sensor (±2%RH), the W100 provides real-time environmental data on its 3.4-inch LCD display. Ideal for maintaining comfort, monitoring storage conditions, or supporting indoor gardening and greenhouse environments.
  • [Long Battery Life & Configurable Performance] Powered by 2 CR2450 batteries, the W100 delivers up to 2.4 years of battery life on Zigbee mode and 2.3 years on Thread mode. Customize reporting frequency to optimize the device’s performance and power consumption, ensuring long-lasting and hassle-free operation.

Not really a thermostat but maybe it can be combined with something to replace my old Nest tstat.
Or maybe not.:person_shrugging:

External Sensor Integration & Secondary Area Display
The W100 can connect to an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor* to display additional data in the Secondary screen area**. If no external sensor is connected, the Secondary screen defaults to the local weather report for temperature and humidity info. (*Please note: Linking with an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor and enabling the Secondary screen display are only available through the Aqara Home app on Zigbee mode when connected to an Aqara hub.)

Edit to add driver link:

Edit2: Installation Video

Edit3: Protocol Selection Instructions

Manual Pt3

3.3 Connecting to the App

The W100 supports both Thread and Zigbee protocols. You can choose the preferred protocol based on your smart home setup and desired features.

3.3.1 Protocol Switching Method

To switch between Thread and Zigbee protocols, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the device for 5 seconds until the signal icon on the screen starts flashing. By observing the flashing signal icon, you can determine the current protocol status. Use the Aqara Home app to scan the corresponding Matter code or MagicPair code. If needed, tap "Switch Protocol" and select your desired protocol. Ensure your phone's Bluetooth is on and connected to your home Wi-Fi network during this process.

3.3.2 Adding to Aqara Home App

After successfully switching to your desired protocol, follow the prompts in the Aqara Home app to complete the process of adding the device. This typically involves scanning a QR code or entering a pairing code.

3.3.3 Adding to Matter-Enabled Apps

To add the device to Matter-enabled apps like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, or Home Assistant, ensure the device is under Thread protocol. A device with Matter Controller and Thread Border Router functionality is required for this integration.

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Have you gotten any info on this?

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Not atm.

Went shopping in my closet and found a GoControl tstat that I forgot I had.
Will try that first. Soon... :wink:

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I hope it works out for you. The closet shopping trips with finds are always great.

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If the Aqara W100 was a bit less money I'd be tempted to give it a try on my office space-heater setup using the vThermostat App.

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I am the same way. I been back and forth on getting one. It is just a little expensive right now.

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I got mine today. I installed it with z2m. Everything works (except maybe the external HVAC control).

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Are you using an external Aqara temp sensor to? Just curious the ability to use it as an indoor and outdoor temp indicator.

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No. I set it up with Z2M and bring it into HE with HADB. The secondary temperature and humidity can be set to anything with a call service command.

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But no matter what variable I might chose to send to the secondary display it will always be displayed as temperature(℃/°F) and humidity(%) readings.
Correct?

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Yes

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That part does not show:

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I just found out about this device today and was glad that someone is already trying it out. Any further news on the testing front?

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There was a bug in the first Z2M implementation which prevented the secondary entities to be imported in HE (z2m wasn't generating state change events for those). It is now fix in the latest version of z2m.

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I understand then that there is no driver directly available in HE for it? I was hoping I could use this as a thermostat directly.

I'll wait to see if someone can make a driver for it.

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Got a couple of these, but I can't get them to pair with the C-8 Pro. Tried Zigbee directly, tried Matter directly. Tried pairing to Apple Home on my iphone, which worked, then use that to put in pairing mode, then use the pairing code shown on the iphone to pair to the C-8, but nothing showing up. About to send these back out of frustration at this point. Between this and my F1PE, I have not been impressed with Aqara products at all.

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Out of the box it is a Thread device. Therefore it cannot be paired directly to HE as is. You have to change the firmware to make it a Zigbee device and it does not do both at the same time.

Even if you manage to pair it to HE in Zigbee mode, there is no driver for it. It would not work.

As for Matter over Thread, I'm not sure anything usable comes through at the moment.

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Aqara devices are designed to work within Aqara eco-system, any use in other home automation systems is based on workarounds and compromises.. : (

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It pairs fine to Apple HomeKit with no Aqara eco-system products. As such, I expected it should be possible to pair to Hubitat as well.

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Is this an iPhone 16? Latest models have a built in Thread radio and you can use it to set up and control Thread-based Matter devices. However, as the iPhone 16 is a mobile device, it can not be used as a Thread Border Router all the time…

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