Aqara wall switch (with neutral, double rocker)

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Product code: QBKG12LM

Specifications:

250V 2500W (10A) 50Hz
Product size: 86 x 86 x 42.82mm
Wireless frequency: 2.4GHz (2400 ~ 2483.5MHz)
Wireless protocol: ZigBee
Working temperature: 0 ℃ ~ + 40 ℃
Operating humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH, non-condensing
Power input: 10A MAX, 250V AC 50Hz
Load output: total load maximum 2500W

The switch enables you to remotely switch lights and operate them manually by the switch itself. This makes it very easy to automate "dumb" lights without disabling the ability to use the normal switches. The switch with an extra neutral line also acts as a Zigbee repeater.

The wiring marks N, L, L1, L2 and for normal wiring use N for neutral - blue(*), L for live - brown, and L1/L2 to the switch - Black.


For my setup: My bathroom has two switches: one for the light and one for the fan. By adding a motion sensor in the bathroom it is possible to switch on the lights when motion is detected and automatically turn them off after a few minutes. By adding a temperature and humidity sensor you can turn on the fan when it gets too humid and turn it off when the humidity gets below a certain percentage.

Bonus feature: act as a wireless button

The switch with the neutral line has also the option to act as a wireless switch. You can set this in the "more options" page. The consequence is that you cannot switch the connected wire. Converting to a wireless switch means that you can combine a remote switch with wired switch in one unit. So with one switch you can switch through the wire and the other switch can set a scene. This also makes it possible to have two buttons which are powered by mains so you do not have to worry about batteries!



Routing function

The Zero Fire Edition wall switch (the one with the extra N line) has a ZigBee signal relay function, which can expand the coverage of the ZigBee signal of the gateway and act as a bridge between the gateway and the sub-devices.

Indicator lights:
Blue light flashes powering up
Red light continues to flash slowly The device is not connected to the network
Blue light keeps flashing Going online
Blue light stays on Connected to the network and the light is on
Red light keeps flashing Over temperature and overload alarm

* Always apply the correct the wiring color code of your location, never assume the used colours are correct (measure them) and take the necessary precautions. Electricity can seriously harm you! Hire a professional if you are not absolutely sure what you are doing.

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