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Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU

Aqara / KD-R01E, KD-R01D

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Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU, product photo
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Does the Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU (KD-R01E, KD-R01D) runs on Thread with native Matter, or on Zigbee.

It has a rotary dial. Without a neutral wire it loses power monitoring and overload protection. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through Zigbee.

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

Key facts

Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
GroupWall switches and dimmers[2]
RadioZigbee or Thread (user-selectable), Bluetooth[3][4]
Hub neededNo Aqara hub required in Thread mode. Zigbee mode needs a compatible Aqara hub.[3][4]
Matter pathMatter over Thread (native)[4]
Neutral wireNeutral optional. Without it, power monitoring and overload protection are unavailable. Minimum load 4 W over Matter, 9 W over Zigbee.[3][4]
Region and loadEU, 55 mm systems. Incandescent/halogen up to 350 W, dimmable CFL/LED/ELV up to 200 W. MLV unsupported.[4]
Power or batteryMains[4]
Key differenceRotary-dial dimmer. Dims 1-100%, reverse-phase by default.[3][4]
Released2025-02[4]

Integration paths

How the Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / ThreadBRMatter controller, Thread border router[4]unknownunknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBAqara hub[4]unknownunknown
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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 Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[1]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Model namedLimited: Ships with Thread/Matter firmware; Zigbee firmware flashing required for Zigbee2MQTT; Ships with Thread/Matter firmware; Zigbee use needs a firmware flash through the Aqara Home app, a phone and an Aqara account[1]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[5]com.xiaomi-miZigbee
  • App: Official[5]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[5]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyCommunity app[6]ai.zigbee.aqaraZigbee
  • App: Community[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[6]
Model namedNone stated
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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.

Releases

  1. 2025
    1. Released [4]

Cite this page

Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-dimmer-switch-h2-eu. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Zigbee2MQTT: Aqara KD-R01D (Dimmer switch H2 EU)
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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara global (en): Smart Controllers category listing (50 products)
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    PRsmarthomescene.com / Smart Home Scene: Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 review
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  4. [4]
    PRhomekitnews.com / HomeKit News: Aqara's H2 dimmer switches arrive in the EU (2025-02-20)
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Aqara
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Aqara Community App
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