Aqara Smart Natural Gas Detector

Aqara Smart Natural Gas Detector: Essential Methane Monitoring and Automated Safety

The Aqara Smart Natural Gas Detector is a crucial, mains-powered safety device designed to detect leaks of natural gas (Methane, CH4) in your home. It provides immediate, multi-layered alerts and integrates with your smart home to trigger automated actions that eliminate danger.

Immediate, Multi-Layered Safety Alerts

• Target Gas: Methane (CH4): The detector utilizes a high-precision sensor to monitor Methane, the primary component of natural gas. The alarm is preset to trigger when the concentration reaches $10\%$ LEL (Lower Explosive Limit).

• Dual Alarm System: Provides immediate warning through a loud audible alarm (up to $85\text{ dB}$ siren) and a blinking red LED light.

• Real-Time Notifications: Sends instant push notifications (including critical alerts) to your smartphone via the Aqara Home app, ensuring you are informed of the hazard no matter where you are.

• Group Alarming: Supports Group Binding, allowing one detector to automatically trigger all other connected Aqara Gas Detectors and siren-equipped Aqara Hubs to sound the alarm simultaneously, even if the main hub experiences downtime.

Smart Automation for Hazard Mitigation

• Automated Safety Actions: When a gas leak is detected, the hub can trigger customized automated actions to mitigate the danger:

  • Open windows (via a connected curtain or roller shade motor).

  • Turn off smart plugs connected to gas appliances (like a kitchen fan or valve controller).

  • Can control gas shut-off valves automatically via HomeKit or IFTTT integrations (requires a compatible third-party smart valve).

• Seamless Integration: The detector works with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa, integrating into your wider smart security system.

Reliability and Maintenance

• Power Source: The device is mains-powered (12.0V, 0.5A, $6.0\text{ W}$ via included power adapter), providing continuous, 24/7 monitoring.

• Zigbee Repeater: Functions as a Zigbee 3.0 repeater to strengthen and stabilize your entire Zigbee network, helping other Aqara devices maintain a robust connection.

• Long Service Life: The sensor has a designed service life of 5 years (which may vary slightly with environment).

• Self-Test Function: Features a dedicated Silence/Self-Test Button for easy weekly testing and to silence the alarm after the hazard is eliminated.

⚠️ Important Requirement: An Aqara Matter/Thread/Zigbee 3.0 Hub (sold separately) is required for the product to function and integrate into your smart home ecosystem.