Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) vs Cync Paddle Dimmer (US)
Smart switches and dimmers · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- The Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Cync Paddle Dimmer (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, local control, dimmer, needs neutral wire and gangs / channels.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) | Cync Paddle Dimmer (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[3] | Yes, over Wi-Fi[1],[2],[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1] | Via Matter[1] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1] | Yes[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1] | Yes[1] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1] | Via Matter[1] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[1],[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Radio | Thread, Zigbee, Bluetooth[1],[2] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1],[3] |
| Local control | Yes[3],[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Form | Wall switch[1],[2] | Wall switch[1] |
| Dimmer | No[1] | Yes[1] |
| Needs neutral wire | No[1],[2] | Yes[1] |
| Gangs / channels | 2 Buttons, 1 Channel[1],[2] | 1 gang[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) or Cync Paddle Dimmer (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Cync Paddle Dimmer (US) works through Matter. More smart switches for Apple Home
- Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) or Cync Paddle Dimmer (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Cync Paddle Dimmer (US) works directly. More smart switches for Google Home
- Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) or Cync Paddle Dimmer (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Cync Paddle Dimmer (US) works directly. More smart switches for Amazon Alexa
- Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) or Cync Paddle Dimmer (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Cync Paddle Dimmer (US) works through Matter. More smart switches for SmartThings
- Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) or Cync Paddle Dimmer (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US). The Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Cync Paddle Dimmer (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart switches for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Aqara Light Switch H2, 1 Channel (US) · Cync Paddle Dimmer (US)