Proposal for the development of a smart electric thermal valve for heating, cooling and water supply systems

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Having over 5 years of experience in building a “smart home” based on your solutions, I would like to propose expanding the line of devices with the new Smart Thermo Valve.
Currently in my system:

  • A pair of Aqara T2 relays (socket) + a regular 220 V thermal valve;
  • The valve is controlled by a series of automations via the T2 relay connected to the gas boiler
    However, such a scheme requires several external components and does not provide flexible adjustment of the valve stroke.
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I propose to develop a device -
Smart electric thermal valve, which combines:

  1. Power supply: 220 V (alternatively 24 V or 5 V)
  2. Mounting standard: M30×1.5
  3. Operation type: choice between NC (normally closed) and NO (normally open)
  4. Control modes:
  • On/Off
  • Partial opening: 25 % / 50 % / 75 % / 100 % (ensure a stem stroke of 4–5 mm)
  1. Interaction interfaces:
  • Zigbee for easy integration with the existing Aqara ecosystem.
  1. Smart home functions:
  • Heating/cooling schedule
  • Scenarios based on input data from other Aqara sensors (temperature, humidity, door/window opening)
  • Anti-freeze and eco-mode when no residents are present
    Advantages for the user and the Aqara brand:
  • Versatility: suitable for underfloor heating, radiators, cooling systems, water supply
  • Ease of integration: full compatibility with the Aqara Smart Home Hub and popular platforms (HomeKit, Google Home, Home Assistant)
  • Competitive advantage: there are few analogues on the market with a full Zigbee interface and partial opening
    I hope that my idea will be interesting to your development team.
    I will be glad if other active forum users join my proposal and support it in the discussion.
    Our slogan, Aqara is the best smart home!
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@gafich10 What a fantastic proposal! Your experience and insights into expanding Aqara’s smart home solutions are truly commendable. The idea of a Smart Thermo Valve that integrates seamlessly with existing Aqara ecosystems via Zigbee and offers features like partial opening and comprehensive smart home functionality is both innovative and practical.

Currently, Aqara offers products like the Dual Relay Module T2, which can work with thermal valves in a more traditional setup. However, your suggestion for a dedicated smart valve that reduces the need for external components and offers more flexible control is a compelling proposition. The inclusion of features such as anti-freeze, eco-mode, and compatibility with various platforms could indeed set Aqara apart in the market.

Your proposal is not only beneficial for enhancing user experience but also aligns well with Aqara’s goal of providing versatile and user-friendly smart home solutions. I hope other community members will join the discussion and share their thoughts. Your passion for smart home innovation is genuinely inspiring, and thank you for sharing your idea!

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Thanks for your great suggestion! I’ll definitely forward it to the relevant product manager.

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