Product description
Control, Anytime and Anywhere
Connect your Aqara devices across your home and control them all through the Aqara Home app. Check the status of your devices and get notifications even when you are away.
Connects Up to 128 Devices Despite its Compact Size
Aqara’s smallest yet powerful smart home hub acts as the brain of all your smart home devices. Supports up to 128 both classic and the latest Aqara devices. In the meantime, it enables you to enjoy the benefits of the fastest, most stable, and energy-efficient Zigbee 3.0 technology.
Easily Powered by USB-A, and Could Even More Expand Your Wi-Fi Coverage
A regular USB-A port integrated makes it available for almost any USB-equipped device such as a power bank, power strip, outlet, PC, or even a router. Moreover, the shaft angle can be changed within 210 degrees, which makes its placing extremely flexible.
Acts as a Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz repeater, the Aqara Hub E1 makes the coverage of other Aqara hubs and other Wi-Fi devices more stable.
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Zigbee Hub
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Thread BR
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Device Capacity
128 Aqara Zigbee devices
20 Aqara Zigbee+ 20 Thread
127 Aqara Zigbee + 127 Thread
128 Aqara Zigbee devices
128 Aqara Zigbee devices
Local/Edge Hub
Local Hub
Local Hub
Edge Hub
Local Hub
Local Hub
Hub cluster(leads other hubs)
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Local Storage
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8 GB eMMC
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IR Remote Support
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Speaker
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Matter Controller
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Connection
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
2.4/5GHz/ Ethernet RJ45 +PoE
2.4GHz/ Ethernet RJ45
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Power Supply
USB-A
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USB-C & PoE
Micro-USB
Wall outlet
Wi-Fi Relay Function
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Note: Aqara Hub E1 only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It can connect up to 128 Aqara devices (*use of repeaters such as the Aqara Smart Plug or Aqara Smart Wall Switch(With Neutral) is required). Zigbee 3.0 Support, enjoy the benefits of the fastest, most stable, and energy-efficient smart home technology. (** Not supporting third-party Zigbee devices)
Flexible and Small Size: The Hub E1 shaft angle can be changed within 210 degrees, which makes its placing extremely flexible. The Smart Hub E1 is compact and very easy to carry, size: 4.25” x 1.18” x 0.3”, weight: 58 grams. Occupies less space and can be placed almost anywhere.
All-Round Compatibility: All-Round Compatibility: The Aqara Hub E1 enables connected Aqara child devices to work with popular smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. Please ensure both the Hub E1 and your iOS device are updated to the latest firmware. Note: The Hub E1 itself is not directly controllable via third-party apps; it acts as a bridge to expose compatible Aqara devices. Platform support may vary by device.
Powered by USB-A: A regular USB-A port is integrated into the Hub’s housing so that it can be powered from almost any USB-equipped device such as a power bank, power strip, outlet, PC, or even a router.
Wi-Fi Repeater Function: The Hub E1 not only expands your Zigbee network but also acts as a Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz repeater and makes the coverage of other Aqara hubs and other Wi-Fi devices more stable. Please note: Only 2 devices are supported.
Sean –
Cheap but also break fast
Does the job as a hub, breaks after about a little over 1 year, tho, just won’t be able to reconnect, but considering how cheap the device is, I will just buy a new one.
Jason Matthew –
Flawless Setup on Deco Mesh via Android 15 (Feb 2025), 100+ft of Range
I have three Deco X55s running a dual-band mesh, so to install this Aqara Hub I told the Deco app to put my phone onto the 2.4GHz during setup since this inexpensive hub does not have a 5GHz radio (and why would it need one… it would just increase cost and reduce range). Then I downloaded the Aqara app and paired as normal.Once the Aqara Hub was connected to my WiFi, I used the Deco app to set the hub’s connection preference to 2.4GHz, on the closest Deco satellite, and disable “mesh technology” since other reviews said it wouldn’t work with a mesh (and the hub won’t be moving around anyway).It has only been a couple of days, but the hub has worked flawlessly with Aqara’s “wireless mini switch” (a little wireless button) tested outdoors up to 100′ from the hub.I bought the Aqara Hub and button to control a group of Ring “smart lights” in our back yard since Ring requires you to use a slow, buggy app to turn on lights, or it relies on motion detectors which don’t always see our dog. I was reluctant to add yet another hub to our home just to fill the gap in Ring’s functionality, but aside from turning the lights on, being able to turn them off means saving batteries and reducing recharge time.By installing the Alexa App, then the Aqara Home “skill” and setting a “routine”, I can now turn on the Ring smart light group in my back yard with a real life physical button at the door instead of “get phone->unlock screen->nav to app shortcut->enter lighting screen->wait for lights to load->turn on lights”. Voice commands would probably have worked work from the Alexa app, but I refuse to live in a world where I run around yelling at apps and hubs while people try to work, sleep, and listen to music/tv/games/conversations.This is one of the least expensive hubs we have (especially compared to Ring and Hue, though the X-Sense and Diivoo hubs we have came in kits and could be considered less expensive), plus it’s very small and does not need a mount as long as you have an extra USB adapter. It solved my problem, set up quickly, installed even faster, has great range, and was (relatively) inexpensive. I’m sure their other hubs have more features, but I don’t need them and I’m glad Aqara has this base model smart hub!
Alexandre Beline –
Easy to install
Works great with my lock and Apple homekit
Joseph P. Argyle –
A good value that might require some patience
It works pretty well & doubles as a wifi extender (wifi routed through the device is pretty slow). The small size & the fact that it can be powered via USB is convenient. I had some difficulty getting everything in sync with my Apple home kit hub but eventually managed. All in all It’s a good value for the money.
Nik Luna –
Poor Connectivity, Incompetent Customer Service.
I bought the hub and 3 temp sensors to integrate into my Apple HomeKit system about 17 months ago, and for the first year or so everything worked great. I did have to reboot (unplug/replug) the hub a few times, but no big deal. Nice sensor readings on my Apple Home app, everything was good.Then the problems started. No response from all temperature sensors, entire system offline, manually deleting everything, then having to add each accessory manually, only to have to do it again less than a week later, hub connecting, then disconnecting on its own every hour. So I was forced to contact their customer service to see what they could do.I got a reply from a very courteous, but not very smart, CS rep who basically asked me to go through the same troubleshooting steps that are listed on their support articles online. Not helpful, I had already tried all of them, and told her so. Eventually, after over a month of back-and-forth emails, she offered me a replacement, and I was temporarily relieved. Finally, I could start over with a new, non-defective product.But what she sent me was a temperature sensor. Just ONE sensor. That was never the cause of the defect–the sensors had always worked fine. The hub connectivity was the source of the problems, and I already knew that. But she was clueless, and thought she was solving the problem.Emails back and forth continued for over another month, all the while my system malfunctioning. And Aqara is NOT responsive. You’re lucky if you get one email reply a day from them, and it will always be over 24 hours after you contact them, because they’re based in China.Finally, the CS rep offered to replace the hub. “Finally, she gets it,” I thought. But that was over a week ago and I have not received anything from them, including replies to my emails. No new hub, no replies to my queries (“Where are we on this?” “What’s the status of this case?” “Are you going to ship me a new hub?”). Crickets. Nothing. They have completely written me off, and refuse to reply. So as of today, I’m done with dealing with Aqara, and done with buying Aqara products.As many reviews here have stated, Aqara products seem to work fine for many people. But my hub and sensors are cheap Chinese garbage and are going into the trash today.
JorgeLamo –
Works great with support from Reddit
I bought this to give me remote control access to my U100 Smart Lock. I had trouble trying to add the unit in the app.Helpful things I learned on Reddit forums:Wifi: I have an Eero mesh system ( 6E-Pro units) So I unplugged all of the units except my main router and put the network in 2.4ghz mode during setup. This allowed the unit to connect to my wifi. I have had no issues with the unit staying on the network with the other Eero units plugged back in and 5ghz turned back on.Homekit: I could not get the unit to add to the Aqara App. But once I added it to home kit it showed up in the app after about an hour. It also allowed me to bind my smart lock to the Hub.This unit great cost-effective unit that just adds more functionality to my U100 smart lock which I am very happy with.
Langdon Carter –
It’s ok very small
I guess it’s okay, the Aqara smart lock works well I’ve only purchased this because of it. Seems like it’s okay I guess the USB port I use is faulty and this sometimes disconnects?
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Andrea –
sono possessore di alcune altre periferiche smart e questo prodotto Aqara si é aggiunto alla collezione.Facile da installare a patto di avere una presa USB dedicata per l’alimentazione. Sono riuscito ad installarlo ed a collegare il sensore temperatura, comprato sempre su amazon, senza la necessità di consultare il manuale (oltretutto scritto con caratteri microscopici); necessario installare l’app per avere un controllo totale sull’hub e sulle periferiche ad esso collegate.Per chi usa homekit di apple l’app diventa superflua nell’utilizzo quotidiano, e l’integrazione é perfetta.La periferica é orientabile ed utilizza il protocollo zigbee per connettersi con i vari componenti della famiglia Aqara. Tradotto : non pensate di installare troppo lontano i vari componenti o potrebbe perdersi il segnale. In ogni caso i 10 metri di distanza li regge tranquillamente, anche con qualche muro non troppo spesso nel mezzo.Consiglio quindi l’acquisto se si vuole un hub economico altrimenti se siete interessati ad avere anche una telecamera di sorveglianza vi consiglio di comprare Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro che fa anche da hub. Costa di più ma avete due funzioni integrate. L’ho regalato e sembrare funzionare bene
Miguel Aguirre –
Buen producto, hace lo q dice
Adrian Victorica –
Great little smart hub easy to set up and connects quickly with all my Aqara devices. The compact size is perfect and fits neatly into any USB port. Works smoothly with Apple HomeKit and automations run without delay. A solid choice if you’re building a smart home on a budget.
Alexandre Ladouceur –
I use this to unlock my Aqara lock when not at home. Works well, never have connecting issues, best hub for its price honestly.