Aqara Smart Hub E1 (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Required), Powered by USB-A, Small Size, Zigbee 3.0, Acts as a Wi-Fi Repeater (Hotspot) for up to 2 Devices, Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT

We've had this item for almost a year now and it's only had one charge. It is a brilliant bit of kit that I am so pleased I got.I use it with my vertical blinds and Alexa. I have the blinds set to open in the morning and close when the routine for all the lights coming on in the evening, I hated that my lights came on when I wasn't home and the blinds still being open so bought this and it works perfectly well.It is pretty easy to set up, the dongle bit I plugged directly into my router so I haven't taken up another plug or USB port on my sockets.I highly recommend this item!!

Surprisingly powerful, positioned in the centre of the house and gives good coverage

As always, Aqara stuff was easy to install and works as it should. I needed the hub for my blind motor they sell so that was accepted and it also works as a wifi extender.A wider reach for our wifi was always needed in my house, our Lay-z-Spa is wifi but we couldn't use the remote options in the garden as no wifi connection, and this hub has solved that issue, which was hugely pleasing. We have two bars now where we struggled to get one and the spa is not able to be controlled.The hub is about 20-25 ft from the spa, through a wall to the outside.Would recommend

I had an issue with my first hub, which was replaced by support.I had some issues pairing the hub with the app. It seems like if it fails for some reason, then it (can) get into a bit of a funny state that you kind of need to reset cleanly before trying again (if an instant retry fails again). If you have similar issues I'd suggest a few things:- ensure your WiFi is on 2.4GHz only (can re-enable 5GHz later).- where possible use an up-to-date android phone (I had issues on my old one plus, but Samsung S22 worked)- If experiencing issues pairing, try turning off/on the device and doing the reset (see support guides) I also found closing the app/restarting the phone seemed to help fully reset the state of the pairing.Once the pairing was out of the way, I was easily able to pair other sensors and configure the automation rules to get push notifications.Seems to be working fine since initially configured and the app is easy to use.It would be nice if the push notifications were a little clearer at first glance, most of the notification text appears to be the heading and not just the 'action' that it is alerting me on, until i click and expand it further to see the details.

Bought as some sensors kept disconnecting as they had poor signalSet it up with 4x temperature sensors connected to it12h later all of those sensors disconnected as well as the hubOn inspection the light was flashing blue rapidlyPower cycled and now its unresponsive just has a solid yellow lightPressing button 10 times does nothing neither does holding the button for 10s

Had trouble with the installation of the app on the phone as phone was 5g and app needed 2g. Technical problem was resolved by daughter who is far more tech savvy.

This is a great product. My blinds are up and down more often than a YoYo now. Why is commanding Alexa to open and shut your blinds so rewarding? Anywhoo - you need to buy the recommended Hub separately or they do a pack with the hub and the motor together. Took me a while to set up but not very long after I decided to read the instructions that came with it. Works perfectly with Alexa and Siri. Siri seems to provide more functionality with voice command. You can also control the blind through the app on your phone and you can programme it to open when you enter a room etc. I am going to get a few more of these especially as occasionally they are on offer at the 60€ price point which makes them really really good value. DON'T forget you need to buy the small hub unit regardless of what home automation you have Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home etc. I believe 1 hub handles 2 unit. ... I'll soon find out. Highly recommended. I've had this one more than a month and use it a good few times and only recharged it once, so battery life is fabulous. Great product.

It's a good one.