I was able to use Broadlink RM mini 3 to control my aircons. It was able to integrate to Alexa too. However I am not sure if it will work with Aqara hub and Aqara thermostat to enable automated temperature control. Anyone can help?

It seems to me Aqara doesn't work with many other devices including sonoff wireless switch. I may be blur perhaps some sifu can help?

The most obvious difference is that the one that require no N will have load range from min to max of 3W to 800W respectively. The one with N has no such restriction and act like normal switch for load.

The advantage for the one without N obviously that you need not to hack your wall to pull the N wire to switch location. 

Unless you need 100W lamp then I would not bother with one that require N. 

I have one for T1 3 gang after changed from T1 2 gang.
It flickers at the start in low brightness before it go full brightness.
Not sure if it is due to the wall switch but the led tube never do like that even on T1 2 gang. 

Guys. Anyone knows where to buy Samsung home connect? Or it's pro version ? Thanks

yup - already 1 week

i thought it was maxis or my AP but it was working fine for other things ...

everytime i need to restart the AP then okay, then disconnected again ...

Bro some guidance here.
So from my windows machine, i'll need to install a virtual machine first right? any suggestion?
And then build Hassio on top of it ?

Or you can also install on Synology. Home Assistant/Hassio is good for whom want to build his very own unique smart home but very time consuming.

If you just want to control or schedule some lighting in your house, just go for sonoff or other simple solutions.

Whats the difference between rmMini3 and rm Pro

Or which one should I get? to control AC.

Will be using Sonoff POW R2 for the power supply.

I use my RM Pro to learn my autogate remote, no additional wiring needed.

Brand does not matter,  just use el cheapo 330MHz transmitter board.

You going to DIY your autogate? If not just ask your installer what's their remote frequency. BTW I don't think Broadlink can support those frequency hopping type. Seems RM pro can support 330-433 MHz with good tolerance.
You can check this singkie forum.
RM Pro

Under lamp settings learn the remote control, one side & 2 sides.

Alexa, what is the weather?
Go outside and see it for yourself, motherfucker!

I'm looking at Home Assistant + zigbee2mqtt, need advise from pros here. House is new, so can always ensure I will have neutral. Also have coding background, so can do dirty work like flashing, coding, even soldering.

What I need:
1. System that is reliable and stable, meaning I should not have to re-pair or re-configure too many thing on a weekly basis.
2. Able to fall back to use the switch to manually on/off if entire system is down. 
3. Not too expensive, need to find the most value for money option
4. Avoid external hub as much as possible
5. Need to work off local network, I have no trust for external servers, esp china server. Will want to keep everything within my own network, and I can build my own external interface if i want to control from out of house.

Need advise for:
1. Is zigbee stable? as in range and staying connected. How do I know which device can be a router? Also does the router also work as a router once i added the device or should I do additional configurations to make it work as router? Also what are the recommended router device for zigbee?
2. What wall switch to get? I am a bit concerned about the range and stability of zigbee, house will be 2 storey terrace. Better to get smart wall switch like aqara (zigbee) or more stable to use sonoff behind normal wall switch?
3. Smart curtain? Seems that HA can control aqara smart curtain via zigbee2mqtt, anybody here have experience with this? Or should I get other cutain motor brand, eg. dooya? Ideally I want to know what's the current status of the curtain (open/close)
4. Sensors, need recommendation for all kind of sensors. Which brand/model would you recommend, and how accurate are the readings?
5. How to control IR/RF? Last option is broadlink (remember i want avoid additional hubs and china server), will need to send & receive
6. How to control aircon, probably getting the normal daikin aircon.
7. How to control/setup dimmable lights?
8. How to control autogate? And possible to know the open / close status?
9. How to integrate with home security? CCTV and alarm? Which provider can easily integrate?
10. Switch for water heater?

Routine i can think of:
1. Geofencing + conditions to prepare the house when we return
2. Lighting control based on motion, door open/close, lux sensor
3. control cooling (aircon & fan) based on internal temp and external temp
4. leak/smoke detection
5. fridge door open warning
6. cinema mode when watching tv, need to figure out how to detect if im using netflix
7. go out of home mode, shut down and turn off everything
8. door bell alert and notification

Basically i want the smart home to be as hands off as possible, if smart home is just remote control on your phone via different app then pretty pointless to be honest.

I have both broadlink, geeklink & tuya. Now my favourite is geeklink but have yet to do extensive testing as the stupid supplier sent me the wrong smart switches, need neutral.

i have vibration sensor, door sensor, pir & the ir repeater
I can ask tmall genie/alexa to set aircond temperature.(Broadlink & Tuya cannot do so) I think google home also should be ok but my mini collecting dust & the home hub still in box.

Nothing much if the Self inching module has Tasmota inside. Just some coding to connect it to the MQTT broker in HA.
Wifi bulbs got many types now. Check out those compatible with Tuya. Straight can use with HA if don't want to put Tasmota in it.

Yup, check out the Tuya integration