[OBSOLETE] Original & Aqara Xiaomi Zigbee Sensors (contact, temp, motion, button, outlet, leak, etc)

luantran · May 17, 2018, 2:11pm

Yes, I used old app, too.

Dschich · May 24, 2018, 6:19am

Hi, I adapted a DTH for Xiaomi Aqara Switch QBKG12LM and works great as two buttons with Smartthings.

Need to install a DTH Aqara-Switch-QBKG12LM-Button2 (Child DTH) to visualize and control the second output in SmartThings. (different endpoint)

github.com

dschich/Smartthings/blob/master/devicetypes/dschich/Aqara-Switch-QBKG12LM.src/Aqara-Switch-QBKG12LM.groovy

/**
 *  Xiaomi Aqara Switch QBKG12LM
 *  ver 1.0
 *
 *  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except
 *  in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
 *
 *      http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
 
 *  Original device handler code by Tomas Axerot for Ubisys Power switch S2, adapted with code parts of Aqara model by bspranger, for Xiaomi Aqara Switch QBKG12LM by dschich
 *  
 *
 *  Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed
 *  on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License
 *  for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
 *
 */

metadata {
	//DTH for Xiaomi Aqara Switch QBKG12LM

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github.com

dschich/Smartthings/blob/master/devicetypes/dschich/Aqara-Switch-QBKG12LM.src/Aqara-Switch-QBKG12LM-Button2.groovy

metadata {
	definition (name: "Aqara Switch QBKG12LM - Button 2", namespace: "dschich", author: "Diego Schich") {
        capability "Switch"
        capability "Actuator"
        capability "Sensor"
	}

	tiles(scale: 2) {
		multiAttributeTile(name: "switch", type: "device.switch", width: 6, height: 4, canChangeIcon: true) {
			tileAttribute("device.switch", key: "PRIMARY_CONTROL") {
				attributeState "on", label: 'On', action: "switch.off", icon:"st.switches.switch.on", backgroundColor: "#00A0DC", nextState: "turningOff"
				attributeState "off", label: 'Off', action: "switch.on", icon:"st.switches.switch.off", backgroundColor: "#ffffff", nextState: "turningOn"
				attributeState "turningOn", label: 'Turning On', action: "switch.off", icon:"st.switches.switch.on", backgroundColor: "#00A0DC", nextState: "turningOff"
				attributeState "turningOff", label: 'Turning Off', action: "switch.on", icon:"st.switches.switch.off", backgroundColor: "#ffffff", nextState: "turningOn"
			}
            

		main "switch"
		details(["switch"])
		}

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orangebucket · May 24, 2018, 10:39am

Just starting off with a couple of the Aqara Motion Sensors. Once I installed the correct device handler, pairing was fairly painless process, though not one I ever felt in control of (that seems par for the course). The lux values appeared quickly and eventually the battery values put in an appearance. So thanks to everyone involved with developing the device handler.

I do have a query about the lux values. During the day I can see them varying and eventually overnight both dropped down to 0 lux on both, showing reports as low as 7 before that. However come the morning both sensors seemed rather keen on sticking with the 0. One stayed with 0 until 8:33am and then the next report at 8:56am was 37 lux. The other leapt from 0 to 77 lux at the same times.

Now one night is a small sample size I know, but I’d be interested to know from more long term users if that is going to be a typical happening. I was initially wondering if there was a night/day mechanism overlaying the lux reporting but then I saw values as low a 7 so it seemed unlikely. Anything else that could be happening?

maxtay · May 24, 2018, 11:31am

That’s great. Will try the two DH now.

maxtay · May 24, 2018, 11:45am

IS there a similar DTH for the Xiaomi Aqara two button switch (WXKG02LM)?

veeceeoh · May 24, 2018, 2:34pm

Excellent work! Do you mind if we add it to the bspranger GitHub Xiaomi device handler collection repository?

Unfortunately, that this method of polling the different endpoints may only work for the mains powered Xiaomi Aqara switches.

The reason why it works with the QBKG12LM model is that the switch will respond to zigbee.readAttribute commands - which is like asking the switch “Is button 1 on or off, and also is button 2 on or off?”

However, in my testing and reports from others, all of the battery powered Xiaomi devices do not respond to zigbee.readAttribute commands. They only just send read attribute messages, which is like the switch saying “Button XXX was just pushed.” and SmartThings always replaces XXX with “1”.

I have moved all of my Xiaomi devices to a Hubitat hub, but I’ll try pairing one of my WXKG02LM two-button switches and check again if the method works or not.

veeceeoh · May 24, 2018, 4:47pm

A device handler is now available for the Zigbee-based Xiaomi Aqara Curtain Motor:

[OBSOLETE] Xiaomi Curtain DTH(Partially openable) added Stop button Community Created Device Types

Xiaomi Curtain DTH It works almost perfectly. You can adjust the level. Partially openable [image] [image] [image] [image] Control with Smartthings App [Xiaomi Curtain DTH] Control with Homekit [Xiaomi Curtain DTH with HomeKit] Synchronize STapp and homekit [Xiaomi Curtain DTH sync ST & HomeKit] ------------------- 2018. 09.18 -------------------------- added Stop Button [KakaoTalk_Photo_2018-09-19-09-14-58] [Smartthings Xiaomi Curtain Stop] I fixed the Routine to work when selected the window shade. [Xiaomi Curtain DTH GitHub Repository Integration - Owner : shin4299 / Name : XiaomiSJ ] Code Link

Norbert_Zsolt_Gecse · May 25, 2018, 2:25pm

Hi

i changed all my bulbs to tradfry, lights. And you switch it with xiaomi wireless light switches. (1 button)

And it is really interests me how to overcome this problems:

The wireless switches many times go as i call “sleeping” when i don’t touch them for longer period.
When i would like to turn on the lights, have to push it 3-4 times over 10 seconds when it starts reacting for me, After this play, it works normally and react to every push, in around 1-2 sec lagg (what is totally acceptable)
but this many pushing after every hours is really annoys me basically makes it unusable
anyone has this?

Dschich · May 25, 2018, 10:50pm

No problem Veeceeoh! Do you can add to the bspranger GitHub Xiaomi device handler collection repository.

marcos.scheffler · May 28, 2018, 6:19pm

LUX value is reported only when movement is detected.

orangebucket · May 28, 2018, 8:12pm

Yes, I was quoting the reported Lux values. I was querying how others have found the performance of the illumination sensors which for me seem happy enough to report values that gradually diminish to zero with the light, but once they hit zero don’t seem at all keen to report values increasing with the light until there has been a very significant change. In my case they are still reporting 0 lx three and a half hours after sunrise but within the next half an hour are reporting something a little more sensible.

xamindar · June 4, 2018, 10:00am

I can not get these stupid Aqara motion sensors to stay connected. What is the secret? They will work for maybe a week and then one will randomly go inactive and need to be re-paired.

NoWon · June 4, 2018, 5:28pm

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I have been suffering from losing devices on an off, general instability… having only about 3 days of uptime before something stopped working. It annoyed me not knowing why… so i started to keep track of variables that were triggering it. The only thing i could pinpoint was if lots of people were in the house (with mobile phones), then bad stuff would happen. So, lets get more scientific. I bought an £11 xbee (actually £11 for 2)) a £3 usb converter and booted up XCTU, sketched together some settings from lots of other posts on xbee and connected it as a thing. I can now see my zigbee mesh… i can start to play. first thing i saw is lots of mobile devices = lots of intereference. What i saw was a marginal mesh at best, very weak signal between the hub, and the outlet, and pathetic signa…

xamindar · June 5, 2018, 12:34am

Thank you, this might be my problem. I see my hub is on channel 20 and my AP was auto-channeling to 7. I moved my AP to 1 this morning so we shall see if this helps. These Aqara sensors must have some crappy firmware that just gives up reconnecting after a while. All my other brand sensors never drop off.

NoWon · June 5, 2018, 12:39am

I think they have a weak signal so you will likely need a compatible router that works with Xiaomi devices to boost their range. Such as the Xbee devices (not series 1).

Automated_House · June 5, 2018, 2:54am

The issue is they don’t use standard zigbee HA 1.2 protocol that SmartThings does.

Btw, my Xiaomi door sensor started working in the new app. So it seems they are making some progress on getting custom handlers to work in the new app.

xamindar · June 8, 2018, 2:13pm

Hey by the way, the aqara motion sensors detect motion immediately every time. There is no 60 second blind time like this device handler states. Not a big deal because it let’s be set the motion reporting time in the handler to a short 5 seconds. But it can be confusing for those who don’t know.

veeceeoh · June 8, 2018, 2:19pm

Unfortunately, this only lasts for 2-3 hours while the sensor is in testing mode. Testing mode starts when the sensor is first paired / rejoined to the hub, or if the reset button is single-pressed. During testing mode, it is blind to motion for only 2-3 seconds after each detection.

When testing mode is finished, the sensor goes into normal mode, and is blind to motion for 60 seconds after detection. Xiaomi states that the reason for this is to help to extend battery life.

Moby58 · June 10, 2018, 2:02am

Hi Guys,
In Australia, Have a ST v2, z-wave disabled, and have it working with 2 of the original xiaomi temp/humidity sensors
Under Groovy IDE, these are shown as ONLINE/CLOUD and I get readings on the phone on the ST app

Now, I bought a couple of the xiaomi outlets. I can add them in, change the Dh to the latest by spranger.
They show up on Groovy IDE as ACTIVE/CLOUD, but when I touch their button on the ST App, i get a message “Cant connect to Device. Check device & try again”
On groovy IDE, I can check the log, and it shows status, and will show each time I manually press the on/off button on the device.

So, my ST hardawre is communicating to the device (or at least getting updates from it) but the app on phone SGS 8+ isnt.

My ST account is set up in Stockton USA, and I have set same location on the App.

Any ideas appreciated

pjam73 · June 11, 2018, 8:50am

Why have you done that? Australian locations work perfectly well for me.

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