Valve Controller T1 discovery problem

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I have added Aqara Smart Hub M3 to my LAN, installed the app and registered it.

I am now trying to add my Valve Controller T1. When I first added the batteries, it showed up on the “add accessories” screen. When I tried to add, it gave me a warning about “version too low”… or something like that, it flashed quickly on screen and hard to read.

So I went to the hub and downloaded latest firmware. It now says I have latest.

However now when I try to add my valve as an accessory in the app, it does not show up as an option.

  1. Tried QR code - doesn’t work
  2. Tried manually selecting it from the options list - it gives me a screen telling me to make sure the device is powered on and and the green light flashes (a countdown starts). Eventually it times out . The valve is inches away from the hub. The only time i can get a green light is with the control button, but that just cycles the valve.

Please help me understand why pressing (tried all the manual’s suggestions for hold press click sequences) the reset button on the valve controller never gives me a green light. How do I put it in discovery mode?

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@dagriffin000 It sounds like you’re having a challenging time getting your Aqara Valve Controller T1 into discovery mode. Let’s try to address the issue step-by-step.

  1. Ensure Latest Firmware and App Version: You’ve already updated the hub’s firmware, which is great. Make sure that the Aqara Home app is also updated to the latest version.

  2. Device Reset: To reset the Valve Controller T1, try clicking the reset button five times quickly. This should make the green indicator light flash fast, indicating that the device is reset and ready to be discovered by the hub.

  3. Proximity to Hub: You’ve mentioned that the valve is close to the hub, which is good. If the device still doesn’t enter discovery mode, try re-powering it and attempting the reset process again.

  4. Valid Distance Verification: If the device and the hub can communicate effectively, clicking the distribution button three times consecutively should make the hub emit a beep.

If these steps don’t resolve your issue, it might be worth checking if there are any additional network settings or app settings that could be interfering. Sometimes, simply trying the process a few more times can help, as connection issues can occasionally be intermittent.

I hope this helps! Feel free to share any new developments or further questions, and let’s see what insights the community might have to offer on this.