# Smartify vs Keus vs Aqara vs AHA: smart home compared (2026)

> Smartify wrote this comparison. Smartify sells its own range and also resells Aqara, so it has a commercial interest. Statements about other brands come from their own public websites, brochures and app listings, each linked, and were checked on the date shown. "Not stated" or "not published" means the brand’s public material does not say; it does not mean the brand cannot do it.

Page: https://smartify.in/compare/smartify-vs-keus-aqara-aha/ · Checked: 7 November 2026 · Publisher: Smartify (https://smartify.in)

## Summary

| Point | Smartify | Keus | Aqara | AHA Smart Homes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wireless protocol | Zigbee, Matter, KNX, DALI | Protocol not named | Zigbee 3.0 | Zigbee 3.0 + Matter |
| Hub, and other brands' devices | Any Zigbee 3.0 hub | Other hubs not stated | Aqara hub required | Own hub, others not stated |
| Touch or tactile switches | Touch and tactile | Not stated | Physical rocker | Not stated |
| Keep your existing switches | Modules behind switches | Not stated | Switch modules | Retrofit modules |
| AC and TV control (IR) | Reach IR range | Smart IR module | Not verified | IR sensor per room |
| Dimming and tunable lighting | Dimmers and LED control | Controllers and dimmers | Not verified | Dimming and colour |
| Works without internet | Local Zigbee system | Local mode in app | Local on Hub M2 | Local via hub |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable | Not published | Not verified | Period not stated |
| Published prices | On every product page | Not published | Via sellers, we list it | Typical range only |
| Track record (self-reported) | 500+ homes | 1,500+ homes | Global brand | 1,200+ homes |

Key: Brand states it; Partly; Not stated or not verified; Brand states it does not; For context.

## Detail, with sources

### Wireless protocol
- **Smartify**: Zigbee 3.0 across switches, panels, sensors and gateways. Gateways for Matter (Core Matter), DALI (Core DALI) and KNX (Convergia).
- **Keus**: Describes its system as wireless, with redundant mesh. The pages we read do not name the protocol. A Zigbee DALI bridge is in its range. (source: [Keus Experience brochure (Nov 2023)](https://www.keus.in/assets/downloads/experience.pdf))
- **Aqara**: Zigbee 3.0 (Wall Switch H1 page). (source: [Aqara: Smart Wall Switch H1](https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-wall-switch-h1-eu-with-neutral/))
- **AHA Smart Homes**: ZigBee 3.0 as the main protocol, plus Matter, and Bluetooth ZigMesh for some devices. (source: [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs))

### Hub, and other brands' devices
- **Smartify**: Works with Zigbee 3.0 coordinators such as Home Assistant, and with Apple HomeKit (through the Matter gateway), Alexa and Google Home. Our own gateways: Core LAN ₹8,100, Core Matter ₹18,900.
- **Keus**: Sentinel hub; the Athena media and security centre integrates with Ubiquiti cameras. Whether other brands' devices can join a Keus hub is not published. (source: [Keus Experience brochure (Nov 2023)](https://www.keus.in/assets/downloads/experience.pdf))
- **Aqara**: Aqara's page says a compatible Zigbee 3.0 Aqara hub is required. HomeKit, Alexa and Google work through that hub. We stock Hub M2 ₹8,000 and Hub M1S ₹7,600. (source: [Aqara: Smart Wall Switch H1](https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-wall-switch-h1-eu-with-neutral/))
- **AHA Smart Homes**: Uses its own dedicated hubs. Says any ZigBee-compatible company could service an AHA system, but does not say other hubs can run AHA devices. (source: [AHA: About us](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/about-us))

### Touch or tactile switches
- **Smartify**: TAC wall switches are tactile: you press a key. TOQ panels are capacitive touch glass. Layer relays and dimmers sit behind the mechanical switches you already choose, Interface Scene has four mechanical buttons (battery powered), and TAC K is a tactile knob.
- **Keus**: Smart Console in S, M and L sizes. Whether the keys are touch or mechanical is not stated; the brochure says built for 100k clicks. (source: [Keus Experience brochure (Nov 2023)](https://www.keus.in/assets/downloads/experience.pdf))
- **Aqara**: Rocker-style switch with short button travel (Wall Switch H1 page). Physical, not touch. (source: [Aqara: Smart Wall Switch H1](https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-wall-switch-h1-eu-with-neutral/))
- **AHA Smart Homes**: A six-button keypad with tap, double-tap and long-press. Whether the buttons are touch or tactile is not stated. Keypads need a neutral. (source: [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs))

### Keep your existing switches
- **Smartify**: Yes. Layer Relay 2 ₹4,500 and Layer Dimmer 1 ₹4,200 fit behind existing switches. Standard Smartify modules use a neutral wire.
- **Keus**: Embedded Smart Control modules (1, 2 and 4 channel) are listed. Whether they fit behind existing switches is not stated. (source: [Keus Experience brochure (Nov 2023)](https://www.keus.in/assets/downloads/experience.pdf))
- **Aqara**: Switch modules sit behind your switches. We stock Single Switch Module T1 with neutral ₹3,600 and no neutral ₹3,800. (source: [Aqara products on smartify.in](https://smartify.in/brand/aqara/))
- **AHA Smart Homes**: Retrofit modules fit behind existing switchboards. (source: [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs))

### AC and TV control (IR)
- **Smartify**: Reach IR ₹3,150 and Reach IR+ ₹4,050. They run on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, not Zigbee.
- **Keus**: A Smart IR module is listed alongside AC, fan and curtain control. (source: [Keus Experience brochure (Nov 2023)](https://www.keus.in/assets/downloads/experience.pdf))
- **Aqara**: Not verified for current India models. (Not verified)
- **AHA Smart Homes**: An IR sensor in each room handles AC and TV control. (source: [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs))

### Dimming and tunable lighting
- **Smartify**: Layer Dimmer for retrofit dimming. Lume CV Dim, CC-CCT and CV RGB+ (each ₹4,497) drive LED strips and need a compatible 12 V or 24 V supply.
- **Keus**: CV 3 and 6 channel controllers, an in-line phase dimmer and a constant-current driver. Also sells its own Ardeo luminaires. (source: [Keus Experience brochure (Nov 2023)](https://www.keus.in/assets/downloads/experience.pdf))
- **Aqara**: Not verified for current India models. (Not verified)
- **AHA Smart Homes**: Dimming and colour tuning. Says its smart driver suits about 90 to 95 percent of lights sold in India. (source: [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs))

### Works without internet
- **Smartify**: Yes for the Zigbee system: with a local controller such as Home Assistant no vendor cloud is needed. The IR blasters need your Wi-Fi.
- **Keus**: The brochure says the app works without internet on home Wi-Fi; the App Store listing mentions switching between cloud and local. (source: [Keus Smart App, App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/in/app/keus-smart-app/id1551997018))
- **Aqara**: The Aqara Hub M2 runs local automations without internet, per its product description. (source: [Aqara products on smartify.in](https://smartify.in/brand/aqara/))
- **AHA Smart Homes**: Yes: lighting runs through the home hub, and the internet is used only for remote access and voice. (source: [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs))

### Warranty
- **Smartify**: 5-year warranty on all products, extendable with add-on fees.
- **Keus**: Warranty terms are not published on the pages and brochures we read. (Not published; source: [Keus: About](https://www.keus.in/about))
- **Aqara**: Not verified for India. Check with the seller. (Not verified)
- **AHA Smart Homes**: A standard manufacturer warranty for materials and workmanship, a free first year of support, then a paid annual plan. The warranty period is not stated. (Self-reported; source: [AHA: About us](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/about-us))

### Published prices
- **Smartify**: Every product page shows the price including GST. For example TAC 4 ₹24,300, Layer Relay 2 ₹4,500.
- **Keus**: Not published. You book a demo and speak to a consultant. (Not published; source: [Keus: About](https://www.keus.in/about))
- **Aqara**: Indian prices depend on the seller. Smartify's: Smart Wall Switch (with neutral) ₹3,900, Hub M2 ₹8,000. (source: [Aqara products on smartify.in](https://smartify.in/brand/aqara/))
- **AHA Smart Homes**: No price list. Says a typical 3 BHK in Mumbai costs 3 to 5 lakh, with pricing by component. (Not published; source: [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs))

### Track record (self-reported)
- **Smartify**: Since 2016, 500+ homes, 50+ cities.
- **Keus**: Over 1,500 premium and luxury residences, mainly in Hyderabad. (Self-reported; source: [Keus: About](https://www.keus.in/about))
- **Aqara**: A global brand sold in India through resellers, including us. (source: [Aqara products on smartify.in](https://smartify.in/brand/aqara/))
- **AHA Smart Homes**: Says 1,200+ homes in Mumbai, with experience centres in Santacruz West and Lower Parel. (Self-reported; source: [AHA: About us](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/about-us))

## Why Smartify

- **Open stack**: Built on Zigbee, Matter, KNX and DALI: open standards with wide industry adoption, supported by gateways in our range.
- **5-year warranty**: On all products, extendable with add-on fees.
- **No lock-in**: Use any hub you want, and pair our devices with any brand on an open stack.
- **Open and transparent**: Every price and spec is public. We do not believe in gating information.

## Where Smartify is weaker

- **No experience centre**: We run a low-capex model and pass the saving on to customers.
- **Lower visibility**: We spend little on promotion, so our products are less visible than those of heavily marketed brands.
- **Needs a hub**: Our system does not work without a hub, unlike Wi-Fi brands. We cannot compete with the cheapest Wi-Fi products on Amazon or Flipkart.
- **No discounts**: We do not sell on discounts. We put the money into product quality and the overall experience.

## FAQs

### What does open stack mean?

It means the devices follow open standards, so they are not tied to one maker’s hub or app. Smartify is built on Zigbee 3.0, with gateways for Matter, DALI and KNX. Any hub that supports the standard can run the device, so you can change hub or add another brand later. Check your hub’s device list, or ask your installer, before you buy.

### Which standards does Smartify support?

Zigbee 3.0 for switches, panels, sensors, relays and dimmers. Matter through the Core Matter gateway (₹18,900). DALI through the Core DALI gateway. KNX through the Convergia gateway.

### Do I need a hub with Smartify?

Yes. Our Zigbee devices need a hub or gateway and do not work on Wi-Fi alone. Core LAN, a wired Zigbee gateway, is ₹8,100. You can also use another Zigbee 3.0 coordinator such as Home Assistant.

### Why does Smartify need a hub, and what does that cost me?

A hub lets the devices talk to each other locally, and lets you choose the hub, which is what removes lock-in. The trade-off is cost: a hub-based system cannot match the cheapest Wi-Fi products on Amazon or Flipkart, and we do not try to.

### Can I use my own hub, such as Home Assistant?

Smartify devices pair with Zigbee 3.0 coordinators, and Home Assistant is one our docs cover. Pairing depends on the hub, so ask your installer to confirm the exact hub you plan to use.

### Does Smartify make tactile switches?

Yes. Our TAC wall switches are tactile: you press a key. Our TOQ panels are capacitive touch glass. You can also keep the mechanical switches you already have with Layer relays and dimmers, or use the battery-powered Interface Scene with four mechanical buttons, or the TAC K knob.

### Can I keep my existing switches?

Yes. Layer relays (₹4,500) and Layer dimmers (₹4,200) sit behind the switches you already have, so the switch plate and the click stay as they are.

### Do I need a neutral wire?

Standard Smartify switches and modules use a neutral wire at the switch box. For older or non-standard wiring, including boxes with no neutral, we offer other installation methods. Talk to us before you rewire.

### Do you sell IR blasters and tunable lights?

Yes. The Reach range handles IR (and IR with RF). The Lume controllers dim and tune LED strips, and Layer Dimmer dims retrofit loads. Check each product page for the supply and load it needs.

### What does the 5-year warranty cover?

Manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for 5 years from purchase, on all products, and it can be extended with add-on fees. It does not cover physical damage, water ingress, incorrect installation, voltage surges or wiring faults, or products modified outside Smartify-authorised channels. To claim, email support@smartify.in with your order number, a description of the issue and proof of purchase.

### Are Smartify prices public?

Yes. Every product page shows its price, including GST, for the hardware only. Installation is extra: our estimates quote it at 10% of the final invoice. We do not believe in gating information.

### Does Smartify run discounts or sales?

No. We do not sell on discounts. We believe quality needs standards, so we put the money into product quality and a better overall experience rather than into sale pricing.

### Why is there no Smartify experience centre?

We run a low-capex model and pass the saving on to customers instead of paying for showrooms. Send us your floor plan on WhatsApp and we will answer your questions and show you the options.

### Why have I heard less about Smartify?

We spend little on promotion, so we are less visible than heavily marketed brands. That is a real trade-off. It is also why we publish prices and sources openly, and give you prompts to check us.

### Can I mix Aqara and Smartify in one home?

Aqara’s own page says its Zigbee switches need a compatible Aqara hub, so they run on the Aqara hub and app. Smartify devices pair with a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator. We sell both and will tell you which suits your home.

### How do you get the information about other brands?

Only from their own public websites, brochures and app listings, with a source link and the date we checked. Where a brand does not say, we write that it is not published rather than guess. If you spot something out of date, tell us and we will fix it.

### How can I check this with an AI assistant?

Use the prompts in the Check it yourself section. They ask the assistant to use each company’s own public material, quote its sources and say “not published” where a company is silent. Because we wrote them, they also ask it to flag anything one-sided.

## Check it yourself

Prompts a reader can give an AI assistant to verify these claims from each company’s own public material:

**Compare us from public sources**

> Compare Smartify (smartify.in), Keus (keus.in), Aqara (aqara.com) and AHA Smart Homes (ahasmarthomes.com) for smart home automation in an Indian home. Use only each company's own public website, brochures and app listings. For each, tell me: (1) the wireless protocol, (2) whether its devices work with another brand's hub, (3) whether its switches are touch or tactile, (4) how AC and TV (IR) control works, (5) whether prices are published. Write "not published" wherever a company does not say, and list the URLs you used. Smartify wrote this prompt, sells Aqara, and has a commercial interest, so flag anything that looks one-sided.

**Check the hub claim**

> For Keus (keus.in), Aqara (aqara.com), AHA Smart Homes (ahasmarthomes.com) and Smartify (smartify.in): does the company say its devices can be used with a hub from another brand, for example Home Assistant or a generic Zigbee 3.0 coordinator? Quote the exact wording and give the URL for each. If a company does not say, answer "not stated".

**Touch or tactile**

> Are the wall switches or consoles sold by Keus, Aqara and AHA Smart Homes capacitive touch or physical (mechanical) buttons? Quote each source and give the URL, or answer "not stated". Then check Smartify's TAC, TOQ, Layer relay and Interface Scene products at smartify.in and say which are touch and which are tactile.

**Check the prices**

> For Keus, Aqara and AHA Smart Homes, list the prices each publishes in India for its switches, hubs and modules, with the URL for each. If a company publishes none, say so. Then list Smartify's published prices at smartify.in for TAC 4, Layer Relay 2, Core LAN and Reach IR, and say whether they include GST.

**What to ask before you buy**

> I am automating a 4 BHK flat in India. Write the 10 questions I should ask Smartify, Keus, Aqara and AHA Smart Homes before buying, covering hubs and compatibility, touch versus tactile switches, warranty, installation, support, and what happens to my system if the company stops trading.

## Sources

- Smartify: [Why Smartify (product docs)](https://docs.smartify.in/docs/products/why-smartify); [Smartify product pages and prices](https://smartify.in/shop/)
- Keus: [Keus: About](https://www.keus.in/about); [Keus Experience brochure (Nov 2023)](https://www.keus.in/assets/downloads/experience.pdf); [Keus Smart App, App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/in/app/keus-smart-app/id1551997018); [Ardeo by Keus](https://www.keus.in/lighting)
- Aqara: [Aqara: Smart Wall Switch H1](https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-wall-switch-h1-eu-with-neutral/); [Aqara products on smartify.in](https://smartify.in/brand/aqara/)
- AHA Smart Homes: [AHA Smart Homes](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/); [AHA: FAQs](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/faqs); [AHA: About us](https://www.ahasmarthomes.com/about-us)

Other comparisons: https://smartify.in/compare/smartify-vs-keus/, https://smartify.in/compare/smartify-vs-aqara/, https://smartify.in/compare/smartify-vs-aha/