Aqara H2 Vertical Smart Wall Switch - 2 Buttons & 2 Channels

- Thread/Zigbee Support:
The device features dual protocol support. In Thread mode, no Aqara hub is required to connect to third-party Matter ecosystems [1], while Zigbee mode [2] unlocks exclusive Aqara features and ensures backward compatibility with Aqara Zigbee hubs. The flexible protocol switching [3] lets users enjoy Matter integration or Aqara's advanced functionalities based on their preference.

- 2-in-1 Neutral for Hassle-free Installation:
Whether your home has a neutral wire or not, this switch is designed for hassle-free installation. It supports both no-neutral and with-neutral wiring setups, eliminating any concerns about your home's wiring configuration. For homes without a neutral wire, installation is straightforward, while homes with a neutral wire benefit from advanced features like overload protection and power monitoring [4] enhancing both safety and efficiency.

- Decoupled Switch Mode [5] [6]:
Equipped with both electrical switches and wireless switches. Electrical switches control wired loads; they can be locked to maintain a specific state, and the physical button no longer actually controls the load. Wireless switches can be configured with automation and scenes. Allowing users to set more personalised scenes or automation according to actual needs.

- Power Monitoring [7]:
The switch monitors the power consumption of connected wired devices and provides daily/weekly/monthly energy consumption reports in Aqara Home. Users can use these data reports to optimise their daily electricity usage or create energy-saving plans and automations to reduce consumption and increase sustainable energy use.

- MARS Tech:

In the Smart Load mode [8], the electrical button will be decoupled from the load circuit and bound to an Aqara smart light for on/off control as a wireless switch. The load to the Aqara smart light will remain always-on. The on/off status of the smart wall switch H2 LED indicator will be in sync with that of the Aqara light.

Disclaimers:

[1] To use the device with a particular Matter ecosystem, a Matter Controller of this ecosystem and a Thread Border Router are required.

[2] Aqara Zigbee hub required.

[3] To switch protocols, you need to factory reset the device.

[4] The advanced features might be unavailable in some or all third-party Matter ecosystems, but is indeed supported by the device. To guarantee its functionality, we suggest using the Zigbee mode and connecting the device to an Aqara hub.

[5] Please note: the feature might be unavailable in some or all third-party Matter ecosystems, but is already supported by the device. To guarantee this functionality, we suggest using the Zigbee mode and connecting the device to an Aqara hub.

[6] The applicability of Decoupled Switch Mode for the buttons varies by SKU.

Rule: one channel corresponds to one button with this functionality:

(2 Buttons, 1 Channel): Top button only

(2 Buttons, 2 Channels): Both buttons (top and bottom)

(4 Buttons, 3 Channels): Top three buttons

[7] With-neutral wiring is required for power monitoring. This feature might be unavailable in some third-party Matter ecosystems, but is already supported by the device. To guarantee its functionality, we suggest using the Zigbee mode and connecting the device to an Aqara hub.

[8] The Smart Load mode is only available when the smart wall switch H2 is wired to a neutral wire.

Automation: