NEW Aqara Smart Ceiling Light T1M Review

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  • Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
  • The Aqara Ceiling Light T1M is a cool new smart ceiling light featuring a main tunable white light and an RGB LED ring around the diameter that supports dynamic effects. It supports Matter as well as Apple Home Adaptive Lighting.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 107

  • @littleluce
    @littleluce 3 місяці тому +39

    I was really looking forward to this product, but the $150 price really surprised me, especially since Aqara is known for more affordable options.

    • @wscottfunk
      @wscottfunk 3 місяці тому +3

      I agree. Unfortunately, Aqara is stepping over into the Philips Hue premium price range with their lighting products. I can buy an Inovelli 2-1 Zigbee wall switch and several Philips Hue bulbs for the same price as this. This should be within the $75-$99 price range.

    • @morells09
      @morells09 3 місяці тому +4

      Lots of people complaining about the price and while I agree it’s a bit steep, I think Shane put it well in terms of this being a ‘you get what you pay for’ type device. When you compare to the direct competition from Philips Hue, this is $100 more cheaper plus has an additional addressable ring light. I’m sure with a typical Aqara sale we could see this drop to $100-120.

    • @antonburdin9756
      @antonburdin9756 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeelight is much better at this price range, but most of their products are not certified in US.

    • @morells09
      @morells09 3 місяці тому

      @@wscottfunk ok but then what about the price of a similar modern-style fixture to put the $50 Hue bulbs in? I still think this is fairly priced for what you get, before factoring in the usual Aqara coupon discounts on Amazon

  • @chriscooper1686
    @chriscooper1686 3 місяці тому +1

    I bought one of these... I like to have a Visual Status. Your videos are great Shane. If anyone does buy this. Please know that the wearing that comes on it are nothing like Units I have seen reviewed on UA-cam. The wearing was in the back of the unit. 3 Cables. It did not have the slide in junction box like I have seen every where else. It's really hard to hold up and try to wire in from behind. I used the ground wire to kind of suspend it in the air. But never could get it right. I ended up pulling them through the rubber hole and wiring them inside the unit. I even used white vinyl tape to secure to the center section, so they would not hang down. Just know if you buy through Amazon. You may not get the one like he demo'd. It is a great light though. I love it.

  • @nickpanzeca7640
    @nickpanzeca7640 3 місяці тому +2

    Shane great video. You knocked it out of the park again!

  • @magnusafberg169
    @magnusafberg169 3 місяці тому

    Great review and info zigbee, repeater, adaptive lightning and matter.

  • @mrhubbs100
    @mrhubbs100 3 місяці тому +5

    Thanks for the review Shane. As much as I love aqara products, I don’t see a practical use for this product in MY home, though I can see how it would work for many. I saw another mention of this in a comment, but I too think it is a little pricey. It did give me an idea though: a trimmed down version as a light kit for a ceiling fan? Maybe some day 😊

    • @AshFrankArt
      @AshFrankArt 3 місяці тому

      Yeah I agree. Unless you're going *all in* on your smart home then having ceiling lights be smart is far less beneficial than having a smart switch imo

  • @shiPham0705
    @shiPham0705 3 місяці тому

    looking forward for this product few months ago. looks great with the lightning ring.

  • @javiertineo3084
    @javiertineo3084 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video man!

  • @estusflask982
    @estusflask982 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm probably getting one of these

  • @Dr_Cole
    @Dr_Cole 3 місяці тому +3

    The defuser for the color strip ring kicks this thing up a notch in terms of its lighting aesthetic. The myriad of effects on it also look great. I have a spot in the home office where I could use it, even though it means removing a ceiling fan. As I never use the fan given a full HVAC unit in there it more just my appetite for (1) the additional expense and (2) the another device to change out. I still have like 20 devices waiting to be installed and an ever shrinking allotment of time to work on that pool!

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому +2

      Agreed! And that LED ring would be great for those status notifications in your home office. 😉

  • @uniqueflh2941
    @uniqueflh2941 3 місяці тому +1

    That looks like a pretty cool light.
    I’m trying to think of a good place to mount one in my home…
    Anxious to see what you have to say about the Nanoleaf Skylight. I definitely have a spot for it.
    Anyway. Good review. Thanks as always for your content.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! Nanoleaf Skylight video will be coming very soon. 😃

  • @dominikhaberstock
    @dominikhaberstock 3 місяці тому +1

    Looks very interesting, but how well does it integrate into Home Assistant?

  • @markanquoe2612
    @markanquoe2612 3 місяці тому

    I can't wait until the M3 hub comes out. I have NEVER managed to get my M2 to work (at least in a usable way), and I'm a GD software dev! My unit must be defective, but I just didn't have the time to put into it when I got it and I'm sure the return window has passed. Fingers crossed for the M3, man.

  • @8Arachne8
    @8Arachne8 3 місяці тому

    This looks great. I have the M2 Hub already… but I do wish it was thread. (Matter was supposed to unify things, but I’m still building on multiple protocols despite trying not to.)

  • @kwanizac
    @kwanizac 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you do a short video pairing it with an aqara switch please and some example automations will be great.

  • @Chaybee12
    @Chaybee12 3 місяці тому

    Hey Shane! Do you think one of these would bright enough for a living rom that is 13x13 or would I need two?

  • @JonasTroyer
    @JonasTroyer 3 місяці тому +1

    I need me one of them for my man cave!!

  • @OfcPhraf
    @OfcPhraf 3 місяці тому +1

    Can u connect hue motion sensors to it?

  • @ranyefet3299
    @ranyefet3299 3 місяці тому +6

    I thought the point of matter standard is that we will no longer need hubs. So why a hub is needed here?

    • @hmautomate3364
      @hmautomate3364 3 місяці тому

      Xactly same concern

    • @pghatak
      @pghatak 3 місяці тому

      because to use "Matter" - without needing hub- you need a device that offers Matter (the interface) but works on Thread (protocol) behind the scenes. But what Aqara has done here is using the ZigBee protocol (that needs their proprietary hub) and then it works natively on Apple Home. Matter is provided here, only to use it with other Ecosystem. So for any confusion, but that is what it is...

    • @VICT0R.Y
      @VICT0R.Y 2 місяці тому

      that is the point of thread, not matter

  • @bjornterhorst6897
    @bjornterhorst6897 3 місяці тому

    I assume it wil also work with homey pro ? Because it supports zigbee or has aqara limited to their own hubs only

  • @danwyckoff8720
    @danwyckoff8720 3 місяці тому

    Would this work with any Zigbee hub? Or are there proprietary features that would be unlocked with the Aqare hub?

  • @_Lazare
    @_Lazare 2 місяці тому

    Hi , nice channel
    Hey crazy question after seeing this
    Tell me if I'm wrong tho explain if you could !
    If I have an existing eufy security camera door bell and if it's triggered can I tie that in with an existing inside entrance light that is run by google assistant already ?
    Meaning if door bell is triggered the inside entrance light will come on !
    Haha possible or not lol

  • @pghatak
    @pghatak 3 місяці тому

    Shane. quick question. How bright is this?. I am regretting buying the Nanoleaf downlights and they are not bright enough. My living room now looks like a bar.

  • @MrLokojorge
    @MrLokojorge 3 місяці тому +1

    If this thing had a motion sensor, that would be worth it. I would also like to see a 6 or even 4'" version as I really would us this in my long hallway so a light fixture that is almost 20" is too wide for that. Currently using Lutron Caseta light switch with a Pico remote on the other end and a Ring camera to turn on when motion is detected but my room is right smack in the middle so when I come out of my room, it takes a while to detect me.
    My hallway is about 35 feet long so 4 6' would be perfect if they had motion sensors built in.

  • @biguser7
    @biguser7 3 місяці тому

    Can this lamp be controlled from a phone via bluetooth like philips hue does? This is in case the zigbee hub fails.

  • @btparks
    @btparks 3 місяці тому

    Do I need to just trash my entire Lutron caseta setup? Unfortunately with newer lighting products coming out like this it seems like my switches won’t be compatible since they can turn off the power although I have neutral wires throughout the house. I guess im going to have to yank a few out to put Phillips hue aurora plates up to make them a dimmer 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @user-no6xi2sj1e
    @user-no6xi2sj1e 3 місяці тому

    Is it rated for bathrooms?

  • @Bigglare
    @Bigglare 3 місяці тому

    Great for that one room that doesn't have a ceiling fan. Simple. Just get the M2 and only the M2 Zigbee hub, ah Border Router. :-)

  • @1TN1
    @1TN1 3 місяці тому

    I ordered this and mine does not have the white wire box. I just have a white wire and black wire coming out of the light!?

  • @brianredmond7891
    @brianredmond7891 2 місяці тому

    Where can I buy one? Amazon says “don’t know when it will be in stock” and I can’t even find it anywhere else.

  • @michaelthomas9976
    @michaelthomas9976 3 місяці тому

    If only they were in stock anywhere...

  • @Bigglare
    @Bigglare 3 місяці тому

    Seeing this thing open, I want to get an IKEA shade, some needlepoint rings, then some LED strips and an an ESP32.

  • @myutube6422
    @myutube6422 5 днів тому

    After switching to the new M3 hub, I couldn't re-bind the T1M. The T1M Light says turn the light on/off 5 times. I wasn't thinking to do it RAPIDLY. That was my issue. This might help someone else.

  • @vigneshraja3771
    @vigneshraja3771 3 місяці тому

    Amazon UK has the 495mm version, will the 395mm version also be available in future? Or is that only for China?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому

      As far as I'm aware, there is only one version available internationally.

  • @JohnVanderbeck
    @JohnVanderbeck 3 місяці тому +1

    I like the look of this but unfortunately the room I would want to put it in really needs a fan/light combo. I really wish someone would make a decent smart home compatible fan system :( Only one I've ever seen has been Hunter Douglas and they have a very limited selection and very spotty connection that half the time just doesn't work.

    • @davidc-l9174
      @davidc-l9174 3 місяці тому

      Right? Why are there not more smart ceiling fans, fans that will for example adjust themselves based on room temperature and such?!?! (Other than the ridiculously expensive Big Ass Fans, which I had tons of problems with in my last house.)

  • @8Arachne8
    @8Arachne8 3 місяці тому

    Question for anyone who may know. It says 0-95% RH, no condensation. Got about a 3 foot gap above my shower, but not sure that’s enough “breathing room” for it.

  • @nics8040
    @nics8040 3 місяці тому +1

    Is there a battery option? I wanted to put this in a room, that isnt wired for a fan or light.

  • @sigmanu435
    @sigmanu435 3 місяці тому

    Would I be able to use this with the Lutron dimmer switch?

  • @rouilax
    @rouilax 3 місяці тому

    Hello Does it work with Philips hue dimmer ?

    • @estusflask982
      @estusflask982 3 місяці тому +1

      Maybe if you set up the Hue Dimmer in the Apple Home app instead of in the Hue app.

  • @bobcochran1925
    @bobcochran1925 3 місяці тому

    So I got one of these along with an M2 hub. When I try to control the light with an Apple shortcut the light operates but I get an invalid parameter error and the shortcut aborts. What’s going on here?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому

      If the light is working, maybe it's something else in your shorcut causing the error.

    • @bobcochran1925
      @bobcochran1925 3 місяці тому

      @@ShaneCreates I don’t think so because I created a test shortcut with just 1 line that selects the T1 light. This test shortcut turns the light on, gives me the invalid parameter error message and then aborts. I know it aborts because I then put a second step that selects one of my Lutron lights and this step doesn’t execute. If I put the Lutron light before the Aqara it executes.
      If I can’t figure this out another way I’ll reset the hub and try again.

  • @herrgeozeichen2344
    @herrgeozeichen2344 3 місяці тому

    Nice video!
    I took a look in the specs - over 2W consumption in standby (per panel?) - sorry wrong video and wrong product

    • @user-kl5hk7ib4x
      @user-kl5hk7ib4x 3 місяці тому

      This ceiling has a standby power consumption of less than 0.5W.

    • @herrgeozeichen2344
      @herrgeozeichen2344 3 місяці тому

      @@user-kl5hk7ib4x you are absolutely right - sorry, I got messed up with the videos and meant the nanoleaf panels

  • @bobcochran1925
    @bobcochran1925 3 місяці тому

    Where is the HomeKit setup code on this light?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому +1

      There isn’t one. You pair the light to your Aqara hub (which does have a HK code) and the light is exposed to HomeKit through the hub.

  • @liyang9349
    @liyang9349 3 місяці тому

    can i just used apple hub instead of aqara hub? G4 and U100 desnt require aqara hub

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому

      This is a zigbee device so it does require an Aqara Zigbee hub.

  • @SuperBrettus
    @SuperBrettus 3 місяці тому

    Cant seem to use the discount code on the UK amazon :(

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому +1

      Try this: LIGHTT1MEU

    • @Maxxiexu1
      @Maxxiexu1 3 місяці тому

      none of the discount code is not working on the US amazon

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Maxxiexu1 Not sure why the codes they gave me aren't working now. Try this one (for Amazon US): USCALT1M
      I will update the video description.

  • @VSPlum
    @VSPlum 3 місяці тому +1

    Aqara G3 Camera Hub does support Matter many months already

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому

      That's correct but I've been told that the Ceiling Light will only work with Matter through the M2 hub at launch. That's just what I was told. I did not test it out.

  • @Drayton2k
    @Drayton2k 2 місяці тому

    Wanted to but dozens of these…. But not at $150. Ouch

  • @GerardoBuenrostro
    @GerardoBuenrostro 3 місяці тому +1

    Sad it won’t support thread. Why is this still a thing?

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому

      Zigbee is great. No issues with zigbee. As much as I love Thread, I can't always say the same about Thread.

  • @chenyohuang3755
    @chenyohuang3755 3 місяці тому

    I can not find T1M in my aqara home app

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому

      Make sure your app is running the latest version.

  • @marcosibarra6330
    @marcosibarra6330 3 місяці тому

    Is the light even bright ?

  • @videolan
    @videolan 3 місяці тому +4

    It is NOT essential to use an Aqara hub as it will work with other Zigbee controllers and systems. Other reviewers seem to know more than Shane. Several have it working with Home Assistant, Hubitat and other hubs and home controllers.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  3 місяці тому +5

      I do not focus on Home Assistant. Yes you can use this with some sort of zigbee dongle with Home Assistant. But out of the box, you will need an Aqara hub.

  • @luke9119
    @luke9119 3 місяці тому

    I thought Thread was supposed to be the future, especially for strengthening the network…

    • @pghatak
      @pghatak 3 місяці тому

      If all companies go "Thread" they'd lose 90% of the revenue, by not able to force you buy their proprietary hub down your throat !!

  • @Bigglare
    @Bigglare 3 місяці тому

    Zigbee > Thread

  • @marcosibarra6330
    @marcosibarra6330 3 місяці тому

    Is the light bright?

  • @Techlifeandmore
    @Techlifeandmore 3 місяці тому

    Wow, posting a video on Thursday? That is unlike you.

  • @m4nu507
    @m4nu507 3 місяці тому +1

    Ahh zigbee, another hub, pass. Will wait for some thread alternatives.

  • @bradleyclark5936
    @bradleyclark5936 3 місяці тому +1

    Wayyyy pricey!

  • @pghatak
    @pghatak 2 місяці тому

    I'd not buy something that is "Matter over Thread". This is completely redundant, when you have Apple HomeKit. I am looking for a native Thread (not Zigbee) lightings.

  • @TheSodFather09
    @TheSodFather09 3 місяці тому

    Matter still isnt has good as it should be ,still a lot of problems. With the proprietary ecosystem this light needs with the high price tag it’s a hard pass from me. If they just made it zigbee without the lock down ecosystem and 120.00 it would be much more worth it.

  • @johnhubbard3879
    @johnhubbard3879 3 місяці тому

    Whoops, I used my lowly non-member “MrHubbs100” account to comment on this review. That guy is a flake 😂

  • @richarda6435
    @richarda6435 3 місяці тому +2

    That price is obscene.

  • @AlexManMe
    @AlexManMe 3 місяці тому +1

    Jesus Christ, that price, I’m good

  • @Pele-speak
    @Pele-speak 3 місяці тому +2

    Why would anybody buy this? Use your only ceiling outlet to something that requires a hub, so you cannot leave aqara and still be useful. Swap a possible nice regular ceiling light/fan with smart lightbulb for one big bulb that requires a hub

  • @DanneManne88
    @DanneManne88 3 місяці тому

    LoL do you need another hub then Apple TV?
    Then it’s not a good product …
    Matter & Thread is the only new products to buy in 2024

  • @se62hy
    @se62hy 3 місяці тому +3

    Omfg... You done an entire video on a light and literally didn't show it being a light.... We have no idea how bright it can go to light the room up...

  • @progoproductions
    @progoproductions 3 місяці тому +1

    Price is waaaay too high. Aqara’s USP was quality and affordable. This is in hue territory 😢

    • @estusflask982
      @estusflask982 3 місяці тому +1

      Hue territory is double this price

    • @progoproductions
      @progoproductions 3 місяці тому

      @@estusflask982 it’s £150, the Philips hue enrave is £95 and the struana is £160. Agreed there are more expensive hue options but felt aqara should be 60-80£ territory.

  • @Luclin
    @Luclin 3 місяці тому +1

    Shame on you Aqara, this should not be 150$ US. Looking at the LED density, and build quality, this should be around 75$. Guess I will wait for a sale.

  • @bigpoppa9778
    @bigpoppa9778 2 місяці тому

    Impossible to buy in US Aqara 😡😡

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates  2 місяці тому

      I’ve heard they’ll be back in stock very soon.

  • @SolarizeYourLife
    @SolarizeYourLife 16 днів тому

    It sucks, only can use aqara hub...

  • @AyahuascaDataScientist
    @AyahuascaDataScientist 3 місяці тому

    Stupid product.