Aqara
Aqara Zigbee temperature sensor
Sensors · Security
Mixed reportsLocal
2 reports: 1 says it works, 1 says it partly works.
Reported on r/homeassistant with Zigbee.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zigbee | Works Local | Freezer alert works 10+ months; battery shows 20% in coldSaved copyCannot speak for OP, but I am using a cheap aqara zigbee temp sensor. Battery is always reporting 20% (because cold temp) but works since 10months+. (There is also a printable AA Battery mod out there) Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2026-08 | |
| Zigbee | Partly works Local | CR2032 cells die quickly in freezer coldSaved copyThat's funny. I just this weekend swapped out my fridge-freezer temperature sensors. I had been using the Aqara Zigbee ones for a while, but found that the tiny CR2032 lithium cells do not cope well with the low temperatures, especially in the freezer, and die very quickly. I've replaced them with the INKBIRD IBS-TH2, which are quite a bit larger because they take 2x alkaline AAA batteries instead. I got them off eBay for about half the price on Amazon though, so look around as they can be purchased really cheaply. AliExpress is a good bet to get them cheapest if you don't mind waiting to … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2024-03 |
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In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Aqara |
|---|---|
| Category | Sensors |
