Aqara Singapore guides

Aqara smart home guides.

Straightforward planning advice and technology explanations for people building an Aqara smart home in Singapore.

Smart home guides

Plan, connect and use an Aqara smart home.

Practical answers to the questions that come up before buying, during renovation and after installation.

Smart home basics6 min read

Understand what an Aqara hub does, how Zigbee devices reach your network, and which smart home functions can continue locally without the internet.

Connectivity7 min read

A practical comparison of Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Wi-Fi for Aqara smart homes, including what a bridge or Thread Border Router actually does.

Planning7 min read

Plan smart switches, lighting, curtains, sensors, hubs and network points before renovation work closes the walls and ceilings.

Automations6 min read

Learn the difference between an automatic trigger-and-action routine and a manually started scene, with practical Aqara examples for daily life.

Sensors6 min read

Compare PIR motion sensors with presence sensors for lighting, air-conditioning and room occupancy automations in a Singapore home.

Smart lighting6 min read

Use Aqara smart lighting to set practical daytime, evening and night lighting with suitable brightness and colour temperature.

Smart curtains6 min read

Plan motorised curtains and blinds before renovation, including tracks, pelmets, power points, opening styles, controls and automations.

Integrations6 min read

Choose a main smart home app and understand how Aqara Home can work alongside Apple Home, Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Automations6 min read

Design three practical Aqara routines that coordinate lighting, curtains and security without making the home difficult to override.

Controls6 min read

Combine wall switches, wireless buttons, apps and voice assistants so residents and guests can operate an Aqara smart home easily.