# $9 Zigbee Xiaomi Door/Window Sensors (works for some people) **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices & Integrations\ **Created:** [November 10, 2015, 4:31am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607 "2015-11-10T04:31:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![artkrime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/artkrime/32/19210_2.png) [@artkrime](https://community.smartthings.com/u/artkrime)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 4:31am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/1 "2015-11-10T04:31:35Z")
So, I recently purchased some Xiaomi Smart Cameras (Nest Cam Clones) which are amazing for the price by the way ($30) and I noticed they are now selling Zigbee door/window sensors for less than $10 a piece with free shipping. Xiaomi makes some nice quality stuff for the price. I just ordered 2 of these sensors, anyone have any idea how or where to begin looking to find a way to pair these to ST? Edit: apparently @jdroberts has stated these don’t work, as they are locked like the 1st Gen Lowes Iris sensors . [![](http://gloimg.gbtcdn.com/gb/2015/201510/source-img/1446248797687-P-3304212.jpg) ](http://gloimg.gbtcdn.com/gb/2015/201510/source-img/1446248797687-P-3304212.jpg) [![](http://des.gbtcdn.com/uploads/2015/201510/heditor/201510311334328867.jpg) ](http://des.gbtcdn.com/uploads/2015/201510/heditor/201510311334328867.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/mike_maxwell/32/18673_2.png) [@Mike\_Maxwell](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Mike_Maxwell)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/2 "2015-11-10T04:40:11Z")
Well when they show up, pair them up and tell us what happens… ---
**Author:** ![greencat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a3d4f5/32.png) [@greencat](https://community.smartthings.com/u/greencat)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 11:46am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/3 "2015-11-10T11:46:31Z")
I’m interested in how they pair. Looking for a few more ---
**Author:** ![Kriskit](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/kriskit/32/18637_2.png) [@Kriskit](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Kriskit)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 11:56am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/4 "2015-11-10T11:56:18Z")
Decided to order this and the wireless button thing… see what happens 🙂 Cheapest I’ve seen any sensors so even if it doesn’t work I’m not too worried. ---
**Author:** ![droidguru](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/droidguru/32/20498_2.png) [@droidguru](https://community.smartthings.com/u/droidguru)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/5 "2015-11-10T13:10:34Z")
I also bit (one of each, the button, door/window sensor and “human” sensor, if it works pretty cool find. We shall see since I own one of every other sensor in the world what is the harm in continuing that trend. Thanks for posting. ---
**Author:** ![bridaus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/bridaus/32/94511_2.png) [@bridaus](https://community.smartthings.com/u/bridaus)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/6 "2015-11-10T13:23:21Z")
Ordered two “human sensors”, love the name. 12 bucks a piece, can’t lose. ---
**Author:** ![chrisb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/chrisb/32/264_2.png) [@chrisb](https://community.smartthings.com/u/chrisb)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/7 "2015-11-10T15:35:12Z")
It’s worth noting that @JDRoberts is reporting in this [thread](https://community.smartthings.com/t/save-your-money-xiaomi-original-series-wont-work-with-smartthings/28610) that Xiaomi Zigbee products are NOT compatible with SmartThings. Probably want to cancel any orders if you can. ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/8 "2015-11-10T15:50:55Z")
Correct. The original Xioami line uses their own proprietary encoding and will only work with their own controllers. Cannot be used with SmartThings. Same issue as the original iris line or the original NYCE line. Whenever you see Zigbee devices, remember that SmartThings uses the Zigbee home automation profile (ZHA 1.2. ) It will also work with the special light bulb profile, Zigbee Light Link (ZLL). But that’s it. SmartThings won’t work with other profiles like “zigbee pro”, “zigbee green energy”, “zigbee medical”, or any company proprietary versions. So check for the certification description before purchasing anything. ---
**Author:** ![droidguru](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/droidguru/32/20498_2.png) [@droidguru](https://community.smartthings.com/u/droidguru)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/9 "2015-11-10T16:56:22Z")
Bummer, order cancellation request sent (I don’t have high hopes though). ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/10 "2015-11-10T17:01:40Z")
Xioami does makes some models with other profiles, so you have to check each individual offer to see what it is. The problem is that sometimes Chinese sellers will take the English product description from one model and post it with another not realizing they’re not exactly the same. If the seller also lists the Xioami controller, that’s actually a bad sign. I believe all of their controllers use their proprietary format. ---
**Author:** ![droidguru](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/droidguru/32/20498_2.png) [@droidguru](https://community.smartthings.com/u/droidguru)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/11 "2015-11-10T17:07:58Z")
> [@JDRoberts](#): > > ZHA 1.2 No matter what happens this is actually a great lesson, I (being zigbee noob) actually thought there was only one standard across the entire industry. I guess I have been lucky up to now. That all being said thanks for the lesson, I love learning these things so I can at least sound intelligent when talking about it and maybe teach others to walk on the rocks I stumbled on. ---
**Author:** ![schapper05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/22d042/32.png) [@schapper05](https://community.smartthings.com/u/schapper05)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/12 "2015-11-10T17:22:48Z")
If you want one standard… There is Zwave =D ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_Godber](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/andy_godber/32/103872_2.png) [@Andy\_Godber](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Andy_Godber)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/13 "2015-11-10T19:53:05Z")
> [@schapper05](#): > > If you want one standard… There is Zwave =D You wanna use my EU frequency Zwave devices in the US then…? ---
**Author:** ![schapper05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/22d042/32.png) [@schapper05](https://community.smartthings.com/u/schapper05)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/14 "2015-11-10T23:25:18Z")
Ha, True. But… There is only 1 zwave standard in US and 1 EU frequency. Still much less confusing than that of Zigbees many profiles, Which was my point. That said I use both - ---
**Author:** ![ktsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e36b37/32.png) [@ktsi](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ktsi)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/15 "2015-11-12T13:12:26Z")
Hi there! Caqn you post a link for the door/window sensors? I wanted to buy a couple but cannot find it being sold separately. Thank you in advance ---
**Author:** ![droidguru](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/droidguru/32/20498_2.png) [@droidguru](https://community.smartthings.com/u/droidguru)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/16 "2015-11-12T13:13:13Z")
These most likely won’t work with Smartthings as an FYI. However knowing this if you still want them for some other reason you can find a link to each on this page: > **[4 in 1 Original Xiaomi Launch Sensors Suite for Smart Home Security CHN...](https://www.gearbest.com/smart-home/pp_197862.html)** > > Just US$40.18 + free shipping, buy 4 in 1 Original Xiaomi Launch Sensors Suite for Smart Home Security online shopping at GearBest.com. Mod feel free to delete the link if it is spam or causes confusion. I am not affiliated with this company in anyway…just trying to help. ---
**Author:** ![ktsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e36b37/32.png) [@ktsi](https://community.smartthings.com/u/ktsi)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/17 "2015-11-12T13:15:30Z")
It is a shame that it won’t work. I am still interested in a couple of these however, without being forced to buy the whole xiaomi smart home kit anew, of course. Thank you so much @droidguru ---
**Author:** ![bridaus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/bridaus/32/94511_2.png) [@bridaus](https://community.smartthings.com/u/bridaus)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/18 "2015-11-12T14:07:55Z")
Gearbest didn’t let me cancel my order, so I will have two of these no matter what. I wonder if the firmware can be hacked to newer… ---
**Author:** ![droidguru](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/droidguru/32/20498_2.png) [@droidguru](https://community.smartthings.com/u/droidguru)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/19 "2015-11-12T14:31:43Z")
Let me know @bridaus, they said they cancelled mine but I’m still not sleeping soundly until I see the $$$$. However if it all goes well and you can make them work I’ll gladly give the money back to them. ---
**Author:** ![bridaus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/bridaus/32/94511_2.png) [@bridaus](https://community.smartthings.com/u/bridaus)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607/20 "2015-11-12T15:20:40Z")
I probably can’t do it but it won’t stop me from trying. 😄 [Next page](https://community.smartthings.com/t/9-zigbee-xiaomi-door-window-sensors-works-for-some-people/28607.md?page=2)