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Best Thread-Enabled Smart Home Devices
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Connecting your qualifying devices to a smart home system can make household tasks more convenient than ever.
With Thread protocol technology, connecting those devices is easier than ever. First, you need the right devices. This list of our favorite Thread-enabled smart home devices has everything you might want.
What Is Thread Protocol And How Does It Work?
Thread protocol is a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) designed to connect over 100+ low-bandwidth devices seamlessly. It requires simple installation and operation and has a very efficient battery capacity. A Border Router connects to the Thread network (and other networks), giving remote access capabilities and wider connectivity. It's a fast, reliable, efficient, and scalable system.
Why Is Thread Protocol Important For A Smart Home?
One of the primary benefits of Thread protocol is that it utilizes less energy than Wi-Fi. Not only is the reduced energy use beneficial for the environment, but it can also result in lower energy bills.
Additionally, the Thread protocol makes it easy for devices to connect. Without the additional component of a Wi-Fi router, there are less vulnerable points in the connection. Your devices will remain connected even if your Wi-Fi goes out.
Best Thread-Enabled Smart Home Devices
Are you ready to connect your home's electronics to a smart home system? You may be surprised at all of the options available to you. Here is our list of the best Thread-enabled devices through Aqara.
Aqara Hub M3
Your smart Hub is the center of your smart home system. It connects to your end devices, where you can control and monitor them using an app.
TheAqara Hub M3 is one of the most popular smart hubs available through Aqara thanks to a wide range of features, including:
Powerful Speaker
Built-in IR Blaster
Up to 127 Devices
Ethernet Port
Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2
TheDoor and Window Sensor P2 is our latest door and window sensor. The easy-to-install sensor will make you aware of any activity occurring at the door or window of your choice, keeping you and your household safe from unwanted guests.
How Do I Connect A Thread-Enabled Smart Home Device To Smart Hubs?
There are a couple of different hubs out there. While they operate similarly, it can be helpful to understand how to connect your devices to each of the most popular hubs.
Aqara Home
You can connect up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices to the Aqara Hub M3. To begin, download the Aqara Home app using your Wi-Fi connection. Plug in the Aqara Hub M3, and make sure it's powered up. Tap the "+" icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Aqara Home App; the device should automatically appear at the top of the list. If it doesn't, you can search for it in the list of devices. Once you've found Aqara Hub M3 in the list, select it. Follow the connection instructions stated on the app.
Apple Home
Apple HomeKit uses Thread devices directly. No separate pairing is needed if you have a Thread border router like an Apple HomePod mini or newer Apple TV 4K. To know if your device is Thread-enabled, you can see the Thread icon and "Work on Apple Homekit" on its packaging.
Using the Home app, you'll be able to easily locate your available devices. If your Thread device requires a separate app for initial setup, follow those instructions first. Then, the device should automatically show up in the Home app.
Google Home
Google Home currently requires a separate bridge and a Matter hub with Thread Border Router functionality to connect Thread devices. To set up your Google Home system, you'll need to download the Google Home app. In the app, you will follow the instructions to set up your Google Home, such as entering a nickname and your address (or you can opt out of the address).
Once your Hub is configured, press the "Add" button to connect local devices. Once you connect devices to Google Home, you'll be able to control them through the app. You'll also be able to use voice control to complete some tasks. Google Home comes with advanced knowledge compared to other options.
Where To Buy The Best Thread-Enabled Smart Home Devices
Aqara is one of the leading retailers of Thread-enabled devices that can connect to most smart home hubs. Smart home systems are the way of the future, so get on board by buying the devices that would benefit you the most. Check out the Aqara products near you on our Where To Buy page.
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This Smart Lock is one of the best ones out there and after doing some research, it��s one with the most reliable fingerprint reader which honestly makes it very secure and easy to use, much easier than punching in a codeI love that it is compatible with Apple Home and the smart features it brings with. It can detect when the door is closed and open which adds peace of mind, just needs a few straightforward calibrations through the app.The noise the lock makes is below average for these locks and i love that.There is an audible alarm when too many incorrect attempts have been made and it also alarms you if the door didn��t lock all the way for whatever reason, useful when you��re locking up and walking away to the car, you can hear the alert which makes you double take and walk back to check if everything is locked appropriately.The video attached shows how quick and smart the lock works, it will lock itself when it detects the door closed.I would buy again and recommended to my family.
Convenient and Secure: Aqara Smart Lock U100 Review
I recently installed the Aqara Smart Lock U100 on my door, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. The ability to unlock it with my iPhone or Apple Watch, even when they��re low on battery, adds a whole new level of convenience to my daily routine.The fingerprint keyless entry is not only convenient but also adds an extra layer of security to my home. The touchscreen keypad is responsive and easy to use, allowing me to enter a passcode if needed.One of the standout features for me is the IP65 weatherproof rating, ensuring that the lock remains operational even in harsh weather conditions. Plus, with support for Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google, and IFTTT, I can integrate the lock seamlessly into my smart home ecosystem.However, I did have to purchase an additional hub for remote unlocking, which was a bit of an inconvenience. But once set up, the remote unlocking feature works flawlessly, providing peace of mind when I��m away from home.Overall, I highly recommend the Aqara Smart Lock U100 to anyone looking for a convenient and secure smart lock solution for their home.
I'm a heavy HomeKit user, I have been using this lock for a couple weeks. Here is my take:- Aqara hub or no hub: Both are OK if you know what you're doing. Without an Aqara hub, you'll need to have an Apple hub (HomePod, Apple TV), then add the lock directly to HomeKit. It will work just fine, all HomeKey features or fingerprint/passcode work flawless. Remote lock/unlock/add extra passcode will WORK in HomeKit without an Aqara hub (it DOESN'T work if you try to do those things in Aqara app, if you want to manage the lock in Aqara app, you will need to be within Bluetooth range). That's the thing I want to point out cause people seem to be confused about using the lock with/without an Aqara hub.- I eventually added the E1 hub after using the lock without an Aqara hub for a week, cause remote lock/unlock in HomeKit is too slow. E1 or M2 hub are both fine, the E1 hub got Matter OTA updated too. After installing E1 hub, update it to latest firmware (you'll need to update several times to get to the latest fw). Once done, bind the lock to E1 hub. Then go to E1 hub setting > Matter > Connect Matter to HomeKit. This will create a SECOND instance of lock in Home app (the FIRST instance is when you directly add the lock to HomeKit to use HomeKey features like tapping Apple Watch/iPhone to unlock, add passcode). You should keep both instances of lock, hide the original HomeKit version and keep the Matter version for faster remote lock/unlock/automations. As of now, Matter touch-to-unlock hasn't been updated to work properly with Aqara lock, therefore, the Matter lock doesn't support HomeKey features yet. If you try to remove the HomeKit lock instance (the first one that you scan the Home code on the lock), you'll find HomeKey features no longer work and have to add it again. Hopefully that makes sense (I attached pics to show that I have 2 lock instances, one is bridged from Matter E1, one is added directly into HomeKit).Cons:- Push notifications are hit or miss. I have Matter lock notification on and HomeKit lock off, but it never shows notification for me, only work when I turn on HomeKit lock version's notification instead, but sometimes it won't send any notifications. Also, the Aqara app's lock notifications sometimes work, sometimes not. One thing I've noticed, if Aqara app is currently opening, HomeKit notifications will not be pushed out. And Aqara only sends unlock notifications, not lock notifications. Hopefully that will be fixed with a fw update.
Recommend purchasing . Easy to install and use. Allows for different methods of access. Perfect to keep the door locked but allow access to my adult kids easily
Sturdy. Works well and stays connected. I like being able to turn access on and off for different people. Two months in and rechargeable Basics batteries are at 96%.
I got the Aqara Smart Lock because it works with Apple HomeKit, and I love the idea of just holding my phone or Apple Watch to unlock my door. It's super cool and convenient since I always have my phone and Apple Watch with me.Setting it up took a bit longer than I thought it would, but it wasn��t hard��just a little time-consuming. Once I got it up and running, it worked great with Bluetooth. The Bluetooth connection can take a few seconds to connect when I��m close to the lock, so it��s not instant. But once it connects, I can see logs of who opened or closed the door and control the lock.You really need the Aqara hub if you want to check logs or control the lock away from home. I ended up getting the Aqara Smart Hub E1, which is the cheapest one I could find. It took a bit of work to connect it to my Wi-Fi since it only works on 2.4GHz. I had to temporarily disable the 5GHz band on my Eero router, but thankfully, the Eero app made that easy. It disabled the antenna for 30 minutes, which was more than enough time to finish the setup.Make sure you set it up in the Aqara app first before syncing it with HomeKit. I accidentally tried to set it up in HomeKit first, and that caused the Aqara app to not recognize it, so don��t make the same mistake I did!Once the hub was connected, the lock connected super quickly, much faster than with just Bluetooth. You do have the option of controlling the lock with just an Apple HomeKit hub like an Apple TV or iPad without using the Aqara hub at all, but having the Aqara hub is way better. It gives you faster connections and access to all the management tools while away from home, unlike HomeKit, which only lets you lock and unlock it remotely. So if you just care about unlocking and locking while away from home and already have an Apple TV as a hub, then you technically don��t need the Aqara hub as well.Overall, I really recommend the Aqara Smart Lock. It��s the fastest operating lock I��ve ever used, the fingerprint sensor is the most accurate I��ve seen, and it��s been extremely reliable. It has so many ways of opening it that my family finds it very convenient. I love this lock, and I hope it continues to work well for many years.
