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Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensors provide environmental monitoring via Zigbee. The T1 model adds atmospheric pressure. This guide covers pairing and reporting issues.

Sensor Not Pairing

Symptoms

  • LED doesn't flash during pairing
  • Hub can't find sensor
  • Pairing times out

Solutions

  1. Reset sensor - Hold reset button with pin for 5 seconds until LED flashes.
  2. Fresh battery - Install new CR2032 battery before pairing.
  3. Close to hub - Keep sensor within 10 feet of Aqara hub during pairing.
  4. Hub in pairing mode - Start "Add Accessory" in Aqara Home app first.
  5. Zigbee hub required - These are Zigbee sensors; requires compatible hub.

Readings Not Updating

Symptoms

  • Temperature stuck on one value
  • Updates very slowly
  • Humidity shows 0 or 100

Solutions

  1. Change threshold - Sensor reports on change (typically 0.5°C). Static environment = fewer updates.
  2. Battery level - Low battery reduces reporting frequency. Replace if below 20%.
  3. Force update - Press the button once to force an immediate reading.
  4. Check Zigbee mesh - Weak mesh connection causes missed reports. Add Zigbee routers.

Readings Seem Inaccurate

Symptoms

  • Temperature off by several degrees
  • Humidity doesn't match other sensors
  • Inconsistent readings

Solutions

  1. Placement matters - Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, drafts, and exterior walls.
  2. Calibration offset - Use Home Assistant or hub settings to apply offset if consistently off.
  3. Sensor equilibration - After battery change or move, allow 30 minutes to stabilize.
  4. T1 pressure - T1 model includes pressure which can help identify sensor drift.

HomeKit/Smart Home Integration

Symptoms

  • Not appearing in Apple Home
  • Readings not syncing
  • Automations not triggering

Solutions

  1. Hub required - Sensor appears in HomeKit through Aqara Hub, not directly.
  2. Expose to HomeKit - In Aqara Home, verify sensor is set to appear in HomeKit.
  3. Automation threshold - HomeKit automations may have temperature thresholds. Verify settings.
  4. Hub connection - Ensure Aqara Hub is connected to HomeKit successfully.

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