Xiaomi Smart Aqara switch, the wired unit. An electrical question.

Electricians, are these switches AUS compliant?? I get that they need to be pro installed, but can they be without the house burning down and my insurance company just laughing at me.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/In-Stock-2016-Xiaomi-Smart-h…

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  • +1

    probably not, aside from having no AU certification, a normal AU wall switch is rectangular, the Xiaomi switch is square like Europe.

  • +1

    I installed one at my place. bit of house bog to fill the hole a bit and it looks and works great

    • like works seamlessly?

      • Sure does. Does all that is advertised.
        Fixing the wall hole was the hard part, splash of paint, and these worked flawlessly!
        "Lights go on, lights go off" - Homer Simpson

  • +1

    Yep no certification for use in aus, doesn't mean they're bad… just means you could VOID your insurance if they cause the fire for example.

    I so wish they had 'Australian' approval!

  • +1

    I think a lot of us got appliances that are not Aus certified. Yeelight, Xiaomi Smart products and etc. I think as long as it’s reputable, it will be fine.

    • +1

      Hey guys, I 100% agree that personally importing and using overseas consumer products is perfectly legal and will not void your insurance.

      However this is fixed electrical wiring/equipment, the regulations are SOLID and enforceable by law. You are not meant to be DIY'ing this, no electrician would/should install non compliant equipment as they risk their lively hood by signing that Certificate of Compliance!

  • What's the process for getting electronics certified? These would sell like hot cakes if anyone imported a shipping container load.

    • Totally agree. I’d install about 15 tomorrow. Well an electrician would.

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