What You'll Need

Aqara LED Bulb T1 (Tunable White)
E27 lamp socket
Aqara Zigbee 3.0 Hub
Aqara Home app

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Install the Bulb

Screw the LED Bulb T1 into any standard E27 lamp socket. The bulb is designed for indoor use only—do not use in humid environments or outdoors.

2. Pair with Your Hub

Turn on the light switch to power the bulb
Open the Aqara Home app and tap +
Select LED Light Bulb (Tunable White)
Choose your hub and follow the on-screen instructions
The hub will announce when the bulb is connected

3. Configure Power-On Behavior

In the Aqara app, you can set whether the bulb turns on or stays off after a power outage—no more lights turning on unexpectedly in the middle of the night.

Key Features

Tunable White - 2700K (warm) to 6500K (cool) color temperature range
High CRI (Ra90+) - Superior color rendering for natural-looking light
Bright Output - 806 lumens at only 8.5 watts
Zigbee Repeater - Extends your Zigbee mesh network
Matter Ready - Will receive Matter support via OTA update

HomeKit Adaptive Lighting

The LED Bulb T1 supports Apple's Adaptive Lighting feature. Once enabled in the Apple Home app, the bulb automatically adjusts color temperature throughout the day—cooler at noon, warmer in the evenings—matching your circadian rhythm.

Customization Options

Adjustable transition effects (instant switching to gradual fading)
Power-on state configuration
Brightness and color temperature scheduling

Troubleshooting

Won't pair: Turn the bulb off and on 5 times in quick succession to reset, then try pairing again
Flickering: Ensure the lamp socket provides stable power and is rated for LED bulbs
Dimming issues: The bulb may not work properly with traditional dimmer switches—use smart dimming through the app instead