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Aqara Hub M1S Smart Home Gateway User Manual

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Product Introduction

Aqara Hub M1S is a smart home control center that connects Zigbee devices to a Wi-Fi network. At the same time, it can manage and control smart scenes, and can conveniently control smart devices, such as plugs, switches, bulbs, curtains, and so on.Aqara Hub M1S Smart Home Gateway User Manual 1

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Quick Setup

1. Download the app

Scan the QR code, or search for “Aqara Home” in the app store. Download and install the Aqara Home app.Aqara Hub M1S Smart Home Gateway User Manual 2

If you want to use the Mi Home app, please restore the factory settings, and then press the button twice within 10 seconds after you hear the voice prompt “Ready to connect. Please open the Aqara Home app”. You can then add the hub using the Mi Home app.

2. Add Hub M1S

  • Plug the hub into the socket and wait until the yellow light blinks quickly. Make sure your mobile Phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network
  • If you are using a dual-band router, please disable the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network.
  • Keep your phone close to the hub and make sure both of them are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Please open the Aqara Home app, click “+” in the upper right corner, select “Hub M1S”, and follow the instructions to complete adding the hub.
  • iOS user: Follow the instructions to scan the product box or manually enter the HomeKit code on the hub, and complete the setup. Once it is added successfully, you can check the hub in the Apple Home app. Please keep the HomeKit code in a safe place in case you need to add the hub again.
  • If you failed to add the hub, please press the button on the hub for more than 10 seconds until the yellow light flashes quickly, and then add it again.

3. Add bridge accessories

After the hub is connected, please open the Aqara Home app, go to the “Accessories” page and tap “+” in the top right corner, and select the accessory to add to the hub according to instructions. Please refer to the bridge accessory quick start guide for more details.

Installation

  • To ensure steady communication between the hub and its accessories, it is recommended to install the hub at the center of the area where the accessories are located.
  • Depending on the local environment, the indoor transmission distance reaches up to 30 meters between the hub and the bridge accessories without barriers, such as walls.

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Notice

  1. A customer who owns an Apple TV (4th generation or later) with tvOS 10 or later, an iPad with iOS 10 or later, or a HomePod can control HomeKit-enabled accessories away from home and automatically through triggers such as time of day, location, sensor detection, or the action of an accessory.
  2. Communication between iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, or Mac and the HomeKit-enabled Aqara Hub is secured by HomeKit technology.
  3. Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in The badge has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Specifications

  • Model: HM1S-G01
  • Dimensions: 80 × 80 × 41.5 mm (3.15 × 3.15 × 1.63 in.)
  • Wireless Protocol: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, Zigbee
  • Input: 100—240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.2A
  • Operating Temperature: -10°—+40℃ (14°—104°F)
  • Operating Humidity: 0% – 95% RH, no condensation
  • Wi-Fi Operation Frequency: 2412-2472 MHz
  • Wi-Fi Maximum Output Power: ≤ 20 dBm
  • Zigbee Operation Frequency: 2405-2480 MHz
  • Zigbee Maximum Output Power: ≤ 13 dBm
  • Maximum Transmit Power and Working Frequency for EU only.
  • Online Customer Service: www.aqara.com/support
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Manufacturer: Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Address: 8th Floor, JinQi Wisdom Valley, No.1 Tangling Road, Liuxian
  • Ave, Taoyuan Residential District, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China.

Warnings

  • This product is NOT a toy. Please keep children away from this product.
  • This product is designed for indoor use only. Do NOT use in humid environments or outdoors.
  • Beware of moisture; do NOT spill water or other liquids onto the product.
  • Do NOT place this product near a heat source. Do NOT place it in an enclosure unless there is normal ventilation.
  • Do NOT attempt to repair this product by yourself. All repairs should be performed by an authorized professional.
  • This product is only suitable for improving the convenience of your home life and reminding you about the device status. It should
    NOT be used as security equipment for a home, building, warehouse, or any other place. If a user violates the product use instructions, the manufacturer will NOT be liable for any risks and property losses.
  • The mains plug is used as a disconnect device, and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus completely, the main plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet is completely.

FCC ID: 2AKIT-HM1S-G01

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance statement:

  1. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  2. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  3. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  4. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that on which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC: 22635-HM1SG01

IC NOTICE TO CANADIAN USERS

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES‐003. This device complies with RSS‐247 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

1EU Declaration of Conformity

Under normal use conditions, this equipment should be kept at a separation distance of at least 20cm between the antenna and the body of the user. Hereby, [Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd.] declares that the radio equipment type [Hub M1S, HM1S-G01] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.aqara.com/DoC/

2All products bearing this symbol are waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE, as in directive 2012/19/EU), which should not be mixed with unsorted household waste. Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment, appointed by the government or local authorities.

Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. Please contact the installer or local authorities for more information about the location, as well as the terms and conditions of such collection points.

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Aqara Hub M1S Smart Home Gateway-FAQs

Q1. How do I connect the Aqara Hub M1S?

Plug the hub into a power outlet and wait until the yellow light flashes quickly. Ensure your phone is on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, open the Aqara Home app, tap the “+” icon, select Hub M1S, and follow the on-screen steps to complete setup.

Q2. How do I reset the Aqara Hub M1S?

Press and hold the hub button for about 10 seconds until the yellow light blinks. This will reset the hub, but your sub-device list and schedules will remain saved.

Q3. How can I reconnect the hub to a new Wi-Fi network?

Delete the hub from the Aqara Home app, reset the hub by holding the button until the yellow light flashes, then re-add it in the app using your new Wi-Fi details.

Q4. What does the Aqara Hub M1S do?

The hub acts as a central smart home gateway, allowing you to connect and control Aqara devices. It supports automation tasks such as lighting control, locks, sensors, and thermostat adjustments, while also integrating with platforms like Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Alexa.

Q5. How many devices can connect to the Aqara Hub M1S?

The Aqara Hub M1S can support up to 128 Zigbee devices when using repeaters like Aqara smart plugs or wall switches for extended coverage.

Q6. Does the Aqara Hub M1S work without internet?

Yes. The hub can operate offline for local automation and control of connected Zigbee devices. However, internet access is required for remote control, updates, and cloud-based services.

Q7. Can the Aqara Hub M1S connect with Home Assistant?

Yes. In Home Assistant, go to Settings > Devices & Services > Add Integration, choose HomeKit Controller, and the Aqara Hub M1S will appear as a HomeKit device. Enter the pairing code to finish integration.

Q8. Can I share Aqara Hub M1S with other users?

Yes. In the Aqara Home app, go to Profile > Home Settings, choose your home, tap Invite new members, and enter their email or phone number. You can assign roles and set permissions.

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