I wanted to share this video by Simon42 with all of you! In this video, Simon dives deep into how Thread devices can be integrated with Home Assistant.
Simon does a great job of highlighting the features of this sleek and versatile light switch, especially its ability to support both Thread and Zigbee protocols.
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Have you had a chance to try the Aqara Light Switch H2 Series? What features do you find most impressive? Are you planning to upgrade your lighting control setup with Thread compatibility? Let’s discuss and share our experiences and tips below!
Thanks for sharing Simon42’s video! It’s always exciting to see how the Aqara Light Switch H2 EU can be integrated with systems like Home Assistant, especially with its dual support for Thread and Zigbee protocols. The ability to seamlessly switch between these protocols without losing any settings is definitely a highlight. Plus, the fact that the Light Switch H2 US supports both no-neutral and with-neutral wiring makes it incredibly versatile for various home setups.
I’m curious to hear from those who have tried the Aqara Light Switch H2 Series. What features are you finding most impressive? Are you feeling the itch to upgrade your lighting control setup with that snazzy Thread compatibility? Let’s get into the nitty-gritty and share our experiences and tips!
@mrstein2 It’s fantastic to hear that the Aqara Light Switch H2 EU is just what you’ve been waiting for! The double-switch model indeed offers a compact solution for those with space constraints, while still providing all the smart features you need. Its compatibility with both Thread and Zigbee protocols makes it an excellent choice for modern smart homes. Thanks for sharing your excitement, and I hope you enjoy setting it up in your home! Feel free to share your installation experience or any tips you might have for others considering this upgrade.
This is a great video! Simon42 does an excellent job explaining the integration of Thread devices with Home Assistant, especially with the Aqara Light Switch H2. The dual support for Thread and Zigbee protocols makes it a very versatile device. I’m particularly interested in how this impacts overall network stability and responsiveness in a smart home setup. Thanks for sharing!
I noticed this problem with the H2 EU switch, in zigbee mode, the top key has a very long delay of about 1 second (this is not acceptable in 2025), and I also cannot configure the double and long press of the top key, they simply do not exist in the settings of the top key in the mode of the untethered relay! If you connect over Matter over Thread, the response to a keystroke is very fast (less than 20 milliseconds) very convenient and comfortable, there is no difference with a regular “stupid” switch, but it is not possible to untie the built-in relay, which makes the switch useless in working with smart lights, how could such blunders be made in the design of such a wonderful switch? Very bad! I’m not satisfied!
