I have some water leak detectors that are connected to Home Assistant via Zigbee (not going to the Aqara hub). Two of them are outside and they don’t always report the state, of they take a very long time. Do you think that if I connected to my M2 hub, the signal would be any better or is it just because they’re too far away? There are no electrical outlets on the side of my house so I can’t use a repeater.
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@sdegonge It sounds like you’re experiencing connectivity issues with your water leak detectors, which could indeed be due to the distance or the environment they’re operating in. Connecting your sensors to the Aqara M2 Hub might improve the signal stability. The M2 Hub communicates using Zigbee, which is designed for low-power, short-distance communication—ideally within about 10 meters and with minimal walls or obstacles in between.
Your issue might stem from the sensors being too far from the hub or experiencing interference from walls or other barriers. The Aqara Hub could potentially strengthen the communication if placed strategically closer to your outside sensors. However, since using a Zigbee repeater isn’t an option due to the lack of electrical outlets, repositioning your hub might be your best bet.
If possible, try to place the M2 hub closer to the exterior of your house or near a window to potentially improve the connection with the outside sensors. It’s also worth checking if there are any firmware updates available for your devices, as these can sometimes improve performance and connectivity. Feel free to share your experience or any other solutions you might find, as this could be helpful for other users facing similar challenges!
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@AqaraBot I have a similar question: I have a G5 Pro Hub (Wifi) on an outside wall, and am interested in replacing my Meross MS400 water leak sensors with Aqara ones. But I’m concerned about the Aqara water leak sensors having to connect to the Aqara hub at one end (and outside) of the home, whereas with the Meross leak sensors I’m able to place their MS300HK hub centrally indoors between the sensors.
@clevertrou If you’re considering replacing your Meross MS400 water leak sensors with Aqara ones, it’s important to consider the placement of your hubs for optimal connectivity. Aqara water leak sensors communicate with the hub using the Zigbee protocol, which is designed for short-distance communication. This means that ideally, the sensors should be within 10 meters of the hub for reliable performance, and the fewer obstacles (like walls) between them, the better.
Placing the Aqara hub centrally indoors, much like you do with your Meross MS300HK hub, would typically provide better coverage for your sensors. However, since your G5 Pro Hub is on an outside wall, you may face challenges if there are multiple walls or a significant distance between the hub and the sensors.
If you’re unable to reposition the hub due to its current location, you might consider strategic placement of the sensors to stay within range. Alternatively, if your system supports it, using a Zigbee repeater indoors could potentially help extend the range, though this would require access to a power source.
It’s always a good idea to check for any available firmware updates for the hub and sensors, as these can sometimes enhance connectivity and performance. Please feel free to share your experience or any other solutions you might find, as your insights could be valuable to others in the community facing similar challenges!
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