Mostly Aqara D1, a few E1 (seller send salah) and 3 S1E. Using since December'22. Not even 1 year yet.

I’m using the relay from Athom, so far Wi-Fi uptime is pretty good. Rarely observe disconnect. Has apple HomeKit integration directly.

I am using Aqara M2 Global Hub connected to "Other" server. Some of my newer switches from China (there was a few D1) that can't link via "Other" server. So I just did HomeKit mode for these, which means I lose some capability such as wattage consumption monitoring etc. But given the choice again, I would just get China hub and connect to China server instead. But I'm too lazy to link all 40+ again... and all my automation and namings done in HomeKit already .

If not mistaken, it was the switches I ordered directly from Taobao didn't work (these I ordered mainly to get the black casing which isn't sold here in Malaysia)... and one of the switches which I ordered from a local shop also didn't work.

HomeKit mode for sure working.

If connected to Global server it depends on the batch. Aqara started with the region lock since last year.

For the smart switches and generally newer traditional switches, only have one Live in, the rest is to switches.

Yeah, but since it works in HomeKit mode don’t plan to reconnect. Unless I replace hub in the future then can consider 😆.

I have a pair of E1 Smart Switch because seller sent wrongly to me, eventually they sent me D1 replacements so untung lah. First impression the E1 takes much less space behind the switch compared to D1, and its easier to finetune the switch position (mine mostly installed on carpentry without the electricals boxes).

I think the E1 relay sounded louder than the D1, other than that no differences in terms of performance. Need use longer to see if the E1 is as durable as the D1.

I ordered D1s and gotten E1 + D1 🤣 hence I said untung haha. I use the E1 on my table switches where space below to pry open the switch cover is limited.

I think no need to replace everything to E1. Well for me I rarely go touch the buttons and frankly I also forgot I have E1 until you asked 😆.

Nice rails, are they 1 piece or connected to make a longer curtain? Side note can show the motor mounting portion?

Alamak, one of my S1E flickering already 😥. Gonna contact the seller see can claim or not.

Mine is less than 1 year too, so far the seller haven't responded... ah doi. Well the switch still works so I'll probably just leave as it is until the switch spoils completely.

Crap, found another S1E had issues with the screen now.

Meh, let’s see when will the third one start giving problem.

Last time when I bought, the S1E costs about RM130 so its about the same price as 3-gang D1. But ah doi, durability no good. Now I just set them to turn off screen during standby, not so eye sore

Actually even cheaper than I recalled 😂. This was the first time I saw the S1E.


This shop quite responsive one lah, especially a few times wrong item delivery but this time kena ignored WTF 😅

hence why I bought 3 of them to play around.

I have about 40+ D1 connected to Aqara M2, automation via Apple Home.

Relay click yes.

I have 2x E1 (seller sent wrongly, but seller also resend me with new D1). Actually I prefer E1 design than D1, the E1 is easier to replace, no need to peel the case off from bottom like D1.

Yes, my entire home is smart switch (minus 1 of them is my storeroom LOL). Too bad Aqara no 20A switches, else I would change those too. just to have it looking similar .

I have a lot of switches to control those cabinet lights and ambient lighting... having smart switch makes it very easy to change different scenes. Rather than manually switching 1 by 1. My visitors always gets impressed when I change scenes LOL.

Normally I run the downlights, but when got visit I have a few different scenes especially at my living hall where different config of lights will be used.

Oh yes the E1 are way smaller than D1! Makes it more usable in those less deep sockets. But then again, E1 has much lower rating la, I’m guessing the D1 is more robust? Hopefully 😅.

I have a few switches that I ordered from China for the black casing for D1 too.

So far 20A I’m only looking to use it for my solar heater 🤣sometimes when I turn it on then forget to turn off 😅

I have some GU10 that can be dimmed (Tuya based). I just control On and Off with the switch anyways, but I also set some scenes in Tuya app and expose the scenes to HomeKit which is triggered wireless switch... Generally use this in my movie room where I have fully bright mode, then dim mode, and cove light mode only for the dimmable lights.

Speaking about the relay click, last time I considered Terncy... I recalled their neutral has softer clicking, while the non neutral clicking is way louder and has tiny bit of lag.

Mine actually is solar, so generally I don't need to turn on at all but instead every month turn on for 15 minutes just to get it running.

I have similar concept whereby my cordless vacuum, to maintain battery at 50-80% state, I have dummy switches whereby I press then it will enable charge for 1hr or 2hr depending on situation.

This post has been edited by celciuz: Sep 18 2023, 03:14 PM

Regular switch I think Retouch looks great 🤣 I was using it but eventually swapped all to Aqara D1 which looks rather crap compared to Retouch.

Are you using them? Looks great, what are the prices like for 1/2/3 gang neutral?