Aqara D1 Wall Smart Switch

Description

The Aqara D1 Smart Wall Switch is Aqara’s original Zigbee wall switch for the 86 mm square boxes used in Singapore, still stocked here in every combination: one, two or three rockers, with or without a neutral wire, in white or dark grey. It replaces the switch on your wall and adds app control, schedules, scenes and automations through an Aqara hub, from S$45. It is an older range and carries a one-year Aqara warranty rather than the 24 months on the current ranges — the trade-off for the lowest entry price in the line-up. Sold by PassionHome, your Authorised Aqara Dealer in Singapore.

Why buy the Aqara D1 Smart Wall Switch in Singapore

• The cheapest way to make a light circuit smart. From S$45 for a single rocker, against S$55 and up for the current H1 range.
• Every combination in one listing. One, two or three gangs, with or without neutral, white or dark grey — pick the exact plate you are replacing below.
• There is a no-neutral version. Most Singapore switch boxes have no neutral, and the D1 single-live versions work without one.
• Power monitoring on the with-neutral versions. Aqara’s D1 manual lists power detection and energy statistics, plus a Zigbee repeater function that strengthens your mesh.
• 86 mm square fitting. It drops into the standard Singapore wall box in place of the existing plate.
• Authorised dealer stock. One-year Aqara manufacturer warranty on this range, serviced in Singapore through the Aqara Service Center. Estate group-buy pricing is available when your estate unlocks it.

Neutral or no neutral — and what changes

The D1 comes in two electrically different families and the difference is material. The with-neutral versions (Aqara calls them the zero-live-wire versions) are wired to live, neutral and load, are rated Max 10 A at 220 V, carry up to 2,200 W, and per Aqara’s manual add power detection, energy statistics and a Zigbee repeater function. The no-neutral versions take only live and load, are limited to Max 800 W with a 3 W minimum on the single and double rocker, and do not offer metering or the repeater role.

That 3 W minimum is the one to watch: a no-neutral switch keeps itself alive by trickling current through the lamp, so a very low-wattage LED fitting can flicker or glow faintly. If your electrician can bring a neutral to the box, the with-neutral version is the better switch every time. Our neutral vs no-neutral guide explains how to check, or send us a photo of the back box on WhatsApp at +65 9051 7063.

	With neutral	No neutral
Aqara models	QBKG23LM 1-gang, QBKG24LM 2-gang, QBKG26LM 3-gang	QBKG21LM 1-gang, QBKG22LM 2-gang, QBKG25LM 3-gang
Wiring	Live + neutral + load	Live + load only
Rating	Max 10 A, 220 V~, 50 Hz	220 V~, 50 Hz
Load	Max 2,200 W	1-gang max 800 W; 2-gang 800 W per channel, 1,600 W total; 3-gang 1,600 W
Minimum load	Not specified	3 W
Power detection and statistics	Yes	No
Zigbee repeater	Yes	No
Dimensions	86 × 86 × 42.8 mm (1 and 2 gang); 86 × 86 × 39.85 mm (3 gang)	86 × 86 × 42.8 mm (1 and 2 gang); 86 × 86 × 39.85 mm (3 gang)

How many rockers, and which colour

One gang per switched circuit — count the rockers on the plate you are replacing, not the lights in the room. Each gang appears in Aqara Home as its own switch, so a three-gang plate gives three independently schedulable circuits from one box. Both white and dark grey are stocked across the range, so a hallway plate can match the rest of the wall.

Living with it

A short press on the rocker switches the circuit as it always did, so the switch still behaves like a switch for anyone who does not use the app. Holding a button for eight seconds puts it into pairing mode, and five quick presses runs Aqara’s link test — the hub chimes if the signal is good, which is the check to run before screwing the plate back on. The LED tells you the state: blue while joining, solid blue when connected and on, slow red when it has lost the hub, fast red for an over-temperature or overload warning. Add a motion sensor and the corridor lights itself; add a Wireless Switch H1 and you have a second control point without new cable.

Installing the D1 in a Singapore home

Wiring

Aqara’s manual is explicit that installation involves mains voltage and must be carried out by a qualified person to electrical regulations, with the main breaker off before the old plate comes off. Live goes to L, neutral to N on the with-neutral versions, and the lamp wires to L1, L2 and L3 as applicable. It is indoor-only, must not be used in damp locations, and Aqara rates it for use below 2,000 m altitude. Do not overtighten the fixing screws — the manual warns that too much force can distort the plate until the buttons stop triggering. If a box has no neutral and you want the full feature set, the alternative is to leave the existing switch and hide an Aqara Switch Module T1 or Dual Relay Module T2 behind it. For a water heater, use the Smart 20A Switch H1 instead — the D1 is not rated for that load.

Hub and pairing

An Aqara hub is required: the Smart Hub M100, Hub M2, Hub M3 or a compact Hub E1. Add the hub in the Aqara Home app first, then add the switch; if it fails, move the hub closer and retry. Aqara notes that some functions depend on the hub model, so check the pairing with us if you are matching it to an older gateway.

Specifications (Aqara D1 Smart Wall Switch)

Specification	Detail
Versions sold here	1, 2 or 3 rockers; with neutral or no neutral; white or dark grey
Wall box	Square 86 mm (Singapore standard)
Dimensions	86 × 86 × 42.8 mm (1 and 2 rocker); 86 × 86 × 39.85 mm (3 rocker)
Wireless	Zigbee; an Aqara hub is required
Rating (with neutral)	Max 10 A, 220 V~, 50 Hz; max 2,200 W
Rating (no neutral)	220 V~, 50 Hz; max 800 W per channel with a 3 W minimum (1 and 2 rocker)
Power detection and statistics	With-neutral versions only
Zigbee repeater	With-neutral versions only
Button	Short press to switch; hold 8 s to pair; five quick presses for the link test
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity	5–95% RH, non-condensing
Use	Indoor, below 2,000 m altitude; professional installation
Warranty	One year (this is an older Aqara range)
Prices	S$45 to S$65 depending on rockers, wiring type and colour

Warranty and authorised-dealer details

PassionHome.sg is an Authorised Aqara Dealer in Singapore, listed on Aqara’s official partner network. All Aqara products sold here:

• Are sourced direct from Aqara distribution channels — never grey-market
• Are covered by Singapore-based warranty service through the Aqara Service Center — no overseas RMA
• Carry the manufacturer warranty term that applies to that product

The D1 range is one of Aqara’s older wall-switch families and carries a one-year manufacturer warranty, not the 24 months that applies to Aqara’s current ranges — Aqara’s own D1 documentation states a one-year repair term. We would rather tell you that up front than let you find out at a claim. If a longer warranty matters more than the price, the current H1 Smart Wall Switch and Light Switch H2 both carry the full 24 months.

For a warranty claim on your D1 Wall Switch, the unit goes to the Aqara Service Center, Singapore’s official Aqara warranty service location. PassionHome can guide you through the process if you run into any issues — reach out on WhatsApp at +65 9051 7063.

Frequently asked questions

Related Aqara products

• Aqara H1 Smart Wall Switch — the current range, metal frame and 24-month warranty.
• Aqara Light Switch H2 and Z1 Pro — the newest switch ranges.
• Aqara Wireless Switch H1 — battery switch for a second control point.
• Aqara Switch Module T1 and Dual Relay Module T2 — hidden relays that keep your existing plate.
• Aqara Smart 20A Switch H1 — for water heaters and high-load appliances.
• Aqara Smart Hub M100 — the hub the switch needs.
• Aqara switches, hubs and gateways, and all Aqara products at PassionHome, plus estate group-buy pricing.