Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) vs Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU)
Smoke and CO alarms · For Europe
- Both work with Apple Home.
- The Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings; for the Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- The Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) works with Home Assistant; for the Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: power.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) | Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed[1],[3] | Unconfirmed[4] |
| Apple Home | Via Aqara hub[1],[3] | Via Bosch Smart Home Controller[1] |
| Google Home | Via Aqara hub[1],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Aqara hub[1],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| SmartThings | Via Aqara hub[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Via Bosch Smart Home Controller[3] |
| Radio | Zigbee[1],[2] | Zigbee[1],[2] |
| Hub required | Yes[1],[3] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Detects | Smoke[1] | Smoke[2] |
| Power | CR17450 battery, up to 10 years[1],[2] | CR17450 battery, up to 5 years[1],[2] |
| Alarms link wirelessly | Yes[1],[3] | Yes[1],[2] |
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 Smoke Detector (EU) or Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) works through the Aqara hub; the Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) works through the Bosch Smart Home Controller. More smoke and CO alarms for Apple Home
- Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) or Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Smoke Detector (EU). The Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) works through the Aqara hub; the Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smoke and CO alarms for Google Home
- Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) or Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Smoke Detector (EU). The Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) works through the Aqara hub; the Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smoke and CO alarms for Amazon Alexa
- Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) or Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Smoke Detector (EU). The Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) works through the Aqara hub; the Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smoke and CO alarms for SmartThings
- Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) or Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU). The Aqara Smoke Detector (EU) isn't confirmed either way; the Bosch Smoke Detector II (EU) works through the Bosch Smart Home Controller. More smoke and CO alarms for Home Assistant
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