For tuya zigbee devices, you need a tuya hub
for aqara zigbee devices, you need an aqara hub.

However if you are adventurous then you can try to use Home Assistant , and use a zigbee dongle that can pair with all brands. I havent tried that because i just dont have enough time to tinker. haha.

Hi, thanks for this. I noticed you’re using both neutral and non-neutral switches. Could you offer some suggestions? Should I consider rewiring my house to include neutral wires, or do non-neutral switches work just as well?

Guys which smart switches can accept multiple button push at the same time on a 3-gang switch?
The ones I have which is SMATRUL doesnt do it. Can Aqara do it?

What do you mean by multiple button presses?

meaning u can press the buttons all at the same time instead of 1 by 1

anyone tried mogi smart switches? im looking for tuya zigbee smart switches. anyone can recommend which is a reputable brand?

I have both Moes and Sonoff switches & others along with their respective Zigbee-Matter hubs but have yet to install any of them.

Lighting - Aqara/Tuya Zigbee Switches
Manufacturer App: Aqara and Mi Home, Tuya App and DoHome App
I have 2 Aqara Hubs, but use Aqara App and Mi Home app for each. Reason: My Aqara S1E can only connect via Aqara App. So i split my lighting on my ground floor between these 2 apps. Both work great. I also have a Neo and Zemismart Homekit Hub, which works well. I prefer the NEO, as it’s range is further.
Homekit - Compatible natively
Switches used: Aqara E1 non neutral, Aqara E1 Neutral, Aqara D1 Non Neutral, Aqara S1E Switch, MOES Tuya zigbee switches, Tuyago zigbee swiches, tuya zigbee module.
Light fittings used: Do Home Homekit LED Light strip - used behind my TV
Sensors used: Aqara PIR motion sensor, Aqara Door and window sensor
Remark:
These switches are great. They are well built and offer a good tactile feedback. I also liked the look of them, being that they are large pushbutton switches that make a satisfying sound when the relay activates. I use homekit automation to turn on all outdoor lights at sunset, some to turn off when its past mid night, and the rest to turn off at sunrise. For indoor lights, i use the motion sensor to turn on the kitchen pendant light in the evenings, so i dont need to manually turn on the switch, and also a motion sensor to turn on the staircase light when i am walking up and down the stairs. I needed to place the Aqara M1S hubs to ensure that all of the zigbee devices could be reached and not drop off perdiodiically. Placement is crucial. Door and window sensor is used at all entry points to the house, to make sure that they are closed. these are used in conjunction with the alarm system that i have, which also has a door contact sensor, but the zigbee ones do send me notifcations compared to the rather dumb alarm system. All the lights in the house are fully controlled by smart switches, which is great, to use the automations described above.


The Aqara S1E was an impulse purchase, due to it having a screen. But in the end was a useful addition to me. Its placed at the entrance of my house, where most of the switches are. I am able to control 6 homekit scenes, the 3 circuits that its connected to and all other aqara account devices from it. Pretty nifty.





This Zigbee switch is basically a module that is hidden in the switch concealed box. I would have preferred to use a push button switch like the aqaras/tuyas, but relay type of switches dont work in 2-way configuration, and i didnt want to buy another brand, like Lutron, which is not widely available in Malaysia, and is pricier. This switch works well in 2-way configuration. I use it for my staircase light.

This MOES switch is a disappointment. It’s very hollow sounding when pressed, and the relays do not make a sound when activated remotely, so you can’t hear the confirmation that a switch has been turned on. And the LED light is pretty glaring. Will probably replace it some time down the road.

This Tuyago switch, I’m very happy with. The materials, the tactility and the response is great. I used this generally in bedrooms, paired to either the Zemismart or NEO homekit hubs. It emits a soft white glow through a tiny little LED. Not distracting at all.

may i know where you bought your switches?