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Aeotec AërQ 8

Aeotec / ZWA057-A, ZWA057-B, ZWA057-C

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AërQ 8, product view
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Does the Aeotec AërQ 8 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The AërQ 8 is a Z-Wave Long Range temperature and humidity sensor with dew point reporting.

It works with SmartThings, Home Assistant and Homey. It suits SmartThings users, with native support through Z-Wave. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (Z-Wave).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Z-Wave, native
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Z-Wave, via integration

Key facts

Aeotec AërQ 8 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2][3]
List price$39.99[3] as of
GenerationGen 8[1]
SensesTemperature, humidity, dew point[1]
RadioZ-Wave 800 series, Long Range[1]
Power1 CR14250 battery or 5 V USB-C, about 4 years on battery[1]

Integration paths

How the Aeotec AërQ 8 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Z-Waveunknownunknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Aeotec AërQ 8

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[4][5]zwave_jsZ-Wave
  • Quality: No score[4][5]
  • IoT class: Local Push[4][5]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4][5]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (local)[6]com.aeotecZ-Wave
  • App: Official[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[6]
Model namedNone stated
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Aeotec AërQ 8. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aeotec-aerq-8. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRaeotec.com / aerQ 8 Temperature & Humidity Sensor - Aeotec
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    MFRaeotec.com / Aeotec products
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    MFRstore.aeotec.com / aerQ 8 Temperature & Humidity Sensor - Aeotec US store
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    DBgithub.com / Z-Wave JS device configuration: Aeotec ZWA057 aërQ Temperature and Humidity Sensor 8
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Z-Wave integration
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Aeotec
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