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Aqara Door and Window Sensor

Aqara / MCCGQ11LM

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Aqara Door and Window Sensor, product photo
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Does the Aqara Door and Window Sensor work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Door and Window Sensor (MCCGQ11LM) is Zigbee and needs an Aqara hub.

It detects a gap of up to 22 mm and runs on a CR1632 coin cell. It suits HomeKit and Alexa users through an integration (Zigbee). Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (a Matter bridge). It does not support SmartThings.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
SmartThings
No[1]
Not supported
Home Assistant
Yes[2–4]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

Aqara Door and Window Sensor facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[5][6]
List price$17.99[1] as of
Sensor typeContact[7] (open/closed, magnet)
Also measuresNone[7]
RadioZigbee[7]
HubAqara hub required. Other brands' hubs are not supported.[8]
Matter pathunknown
Power and batteryBattery: CR1632[7][8] (Battery life up to 2 years.)
DetectionMagnet and sensor unit. Maximum detection gap 22 mm.[7]
Range or accuracy22 mm max gap (0.86 in)[7][8]
IP ratingunknown
Releasedunknown
RegionsUS and EU[5][6]

Integration paths

How the Aqara Door and Window Sensor connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgeAqara hub with Matter bridging[2][9]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBAqara hub[7]unknownunknown
About these columns
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 Door and Window Sensor

5 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[4]xiaomi_aqaraZigbee
  • Quality: No score[4]
  • IoT class: Local Push[4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4]
Model namedLimited: Works through a Xiaomi/Aqara gateway with its local API enabled (lumi.gateway.v2/v3 supported; lumi.gateway.aqhm01 unsupported); M-series Aqara hubs are not among the supported gateways[4]
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[11]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[11]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[2][3]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedLimited: HA notes there is no guarantee every bridged device works; Needs an Aqara hub with its Matter bridge enabled[2][3]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[10]com.xiaomi-miZigbee
  • App: Official[10]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[10]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyCommunity app[12]ai.zigbee.aqaraZigbee
  • App: Community[12]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[12]
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

Aqara Door and Window Sensor. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-door-and-window-sensor. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter, using a Matter bridge
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    MFRus.aqara.com / Aqara US store: Smart Home Sensor collection (product JSON, 13 sensors)
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    MFReu.aqara.com / Aqara EU store: full product catalog (product JSON)
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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara: Door and Window Sensor specs (MCCGQ11LM)
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    MFRus.aqara.com / Aqara US: Door and Window Sensor
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    PRsmarthomescene.com / SmartHomeScene: Aqara devices with Matter support (bridged list with model codes)
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Aqara
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