Thinking of integrating your Aqara Sensor to SmartThings, but don’t know how to?
I understand that it’s hard to add Aqara Sensor to Smartthings, especially since it doesn’t show up in the app.
You might even search for “Aqara” on your Samsung Smartthings app, but it just won’t show up.
But there’s a method that you can try to add Aqara Sensor to Samsung Smarrthings app.
And the best part is that this method applies to any Aqara sensor you’re using. Following this guide for SmartThings integration is the way to go!
So, let me break it down for you step by step!
Step 1: Join the Edge Driver
While you might already know this, integrating your Aqara sensor means joining a third-party edge driver.
Previously, it was Groovy, where you had to get your Aqara device drivers.
Now, Samsung SmartThings has a new thing called “Edge Driver.”
It’s where you’ll get your drivers from to make integrating with Samsung SmartThings easier.
That said, here’s how to get started with it.
First, join the SmartThings Edge Beta channel. It will redirect you to your Samsung account. So, sign in by typing in your account information.
Then, click “Accept” and choose the Hub. And, get yourself enrolled by hitting “Enroll”.
Step 2: Choose the Aqara Sensor Driver
After you’ve followed step 1 by getting yourself enrolled, it’s time to pick the driver!
Tap on “Available Drivers” and you’ll have a list of available device categories. From here, you can choose the driver of the Aqara Sensor that you want to integrate into SmartThings.
Step 3: Download the Aqara Sensor Driver
After selecting the Aqara motion driver of your choice, it’ll download to the hub.
Remember that it could take a whole day for the driver to download successfully. So don’t panic and be patient!
Step 4: Add Device to SmartThings app
After the driver has been downloaded successfully to the hub, you can navigate to the SmartThings app.
- Launch the SmartThings app on your smartphone and go to “Add Device”
- Then, tap on the “Scan nearby” option
Step 5: Wait for the LED to blink 2-3 times
Pairing your Xiaomi Aqara sensors doesn’t have to be hard. It can be done in a few easy steps.
Just press the button on the Aqara sensor until it blinks 2-3 times. Repeat this step until you have the device on the SmartThings app.
The Aqara sensor should be added to the app. Once done, you can edit and rename it.
If the sensor hasn’t been added to the app, try pairing it again using these simple steps.
- Find the reset button on the Aqara sensor
- Press and hold it down for a few seconds (5 seconds)
- The LED should blink 2-3 times after each press
- Repeat if it still doesn’t show up in the SmartThings app.
Moving from Groovy to Edge Driver
If you’ve been using Groovy, IDE interface, or SmartApps, you’ll need to remove devices. This would allow you to seamlessly add the devices to the third-party Edge Driver.
To do that, ensure you’ve deleted devices, removed codes, and deleted SmartApps. Once done, you can follow the link mentioned in the earlier steps to install the Edge Driver.
Removing Edge Driver
If you no longer want to use the Edge Driver, you can always delete your Aqara devices or the Edge Driver itself.
Removing your Aqara devices from Edge Driver is pretty simple.
Just delete the device like your Aqara Sensor, for example. Then, uninstall the Edge Driver by going to the “Available Devices” page and taping on the “Uninstall” option.
Edge Driver can’t enter the driver channel invitation
On rare occasions, you might have trouble accessing the driver channel invitation. The page is forever stuck at the loading circle.
Though it could be the problem from Edge Driver end, you can fix it using some tricks.
- Reset your hub to factory settings
- Update the SmartThings app and ensure it’s running the latest firmware
- Remove and reinstall the SmartThings app
- Or, erase your account from the SmartThings app and create a new one
- Lastly, reach out to SmartThings
Does the Aqara motion sensor require a hub?
Aqara uses Zigbee for its smart devices, including the motion sensor. To connect and control Aqara Zigbee devices, you need a compatible hub. This hub can act as a bridge between the Aqara devices and your smartphone or smart home system.
With Aqara hub, you can pair and manage Aqara devices through the Aqara app, Apple HomeKit or SmartThings. Without the hub, the motion sensor can’t directly connect to your smart home network or be controlled remotely.
Wrapping Up
Hopefully, with this easy-to-follow guide, you should now have your Aqara sensor integrated perfectly with Samsung SmartThings. It’s easy and will take you a few minutes. In case it doesn’t work, you can contact the Samsung SmartThings. Just a heads up, stay informed by checking the Samsung SmartThings forum for any updates on the platform.
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