A collection of helpful posts on how to set up, use, and troubleshoot your Aqara devices.
If you’re new to the Aqara Forum or simply looking for quick solutions to common problems, you’ll find everything you need here — all guides are contributed by our Community Members and conveniently listed under Documentation.
For Smart Home Beginers
- New Smart Home Setup Guide - Updated
- How to Start the Best Smart Homes (Aqara + Apple Beginner Guide)
- Thread, Matter, Zigbee & Wi-Fi – What’s what, why do you need them, and how do they work together?
- Matter & Thread: A Guide Through the Jungle
- Scenes vs. Automations – What’s the Difference and When to Use Which?
- Rele T2, let’s talk about it again
For More Experienced Users
- Best Practices for Naming Your Smart Home Devices – Learned the Hard Way
- How to Make Aqara Devices Work 100% Locally (No Cloud Access Required)
- Introducing the Aqara MCP Server
- Aqara Developer Platform
Automation Tutorials
- Laundry Reminder - Advanced Automation
- Bedroom Automation using Homey Pro & Aqara FP2
- Using the Aqara Camera G5 and AI to Never Forget Trash or Recycling Day Again!
- I Turned an Aqara Leak Sensor into an Automatic Pool Water Level Sensor + Filler
Product Setting Tutorials
Cameras & Doorbells:
- How to make the original bell ringing when press the G4/G410 doorbell
- How to make a new RJ45 connector for G5 Pro (PoE Version)
- How to view the G5 Pro's video on NVR and Aqara Home app at the same time
- Get Instant Aqara Doorbell Notifications with Images on Android
Locks & Lights:
- Common mistake when adding Aqara locks (QR code not supported) - solution inside!
- Mastering the Installation of the Aqara Door Lock U200: Step-by-Step Guide
- Ceiling Light T1M Guide - An Unbelievably Great Product
Controllers & Switches & Sensors:
- Aqara Wireless Mini Switch Guide
- Methods for controlling room temperature using Aqara devices
- FP2 Presence Sensor Guide
Others
Aqara & Ecosystem Tutorials
Aqara & Apple Home Tutorials
Aqara & Home Assistant Tutorials
Aqara App
- Automation 2.0. Lesson 1. Introduction
- Having Trouble Adding Matter Devices via Aqara Home App? Try This New Workaround!
- How to Toggle Group Lights with a Single Button Press (Aqara App)
Aqara & Alexa Tutorials
Product Reviews
- Aqara FP 300 First Review (Pics&Vid)
- G5 Pro is SIMPLY AMAZING!
- Sharing Experiences with Aqara U200 Locks
Get Support
- Official Support (for quality issues)
- Forum Help (for “How to…” or general issues): tag @mods @experts @creators
FAQ & Troubleshooting
U400
- Guide: Setting Up Your Aqara Smart Lock U400
- Aqara Smart Lock U400 – Progress Update | V3.1.0.7 (Jan 16)
- U400 Success Stories
FP300