The Aqara TVOC monitor gives you air quality, temperature, and humidity readings with a handy e-ink display - no phone needed to check current values. It integrates well with zigbee2mqtt and ZHA for fully local operation. The TVOC readings are good for spotting trends (stuffy room, cooking fumes) rather than precise lab measurements, but that's exactly what most people need.
Standout: Three-in-one TVOC, temperature, and humidity sensor with an always-on e-ink display.
Notes last checked Oct 26, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantgoodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple Homevia Aqara hub only
Google Homevia Aqara hub only
Alexavia Aqara hub only
Works offlineyes
Setupeasy
Extra hub neededyes
Powerbattery
Local control facts
Home Assistant: zha integration, Local Polling (home-assistant.io, checked Oct 10, 2026)
Zigbee2MQTT: supported device, listed as Aqara VOCKQJK11LM (TVOC air quality monitor) (zigbee2mqtt.io, checked Oct 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
monitors TVOC, temperature, and humidity in one compact sensor
e-ink display shows readings at a glance without pulling out your phone
solid Zigbee compatibility with zigbee2mqtt, ZHA, and Aqara hubs
Reasons to hesitate
requires a Zigbee coordinator or Aqara hub
TVOC sensor is not lab-grade - useful for trends, not precise measurements
no CO2 sensing - only TVOC
Best for
monitoring indoor air quality trends alongside temperature and humidity
Zigbee setups wanting a multi-sensor with a built-in display
Avoid if
you need precise CO2 measurements - look at dedicated CO2 monitors
you have no Zigbee coordinator or Aqara hub
Privacy and local-control notes
Zigbee sensor with no cloud dependency when used with zigbee2mqtt or ZHA. Can also work with the Aqara Hub for Apple Home exposure. No data leaves your network in the Zigbee-direct setup.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: zigbee2mqtt / ZHA.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Reasonably priced for a multi-sensor with a display. Good value in the Aqara ecosystem. On October 26, 2026 Aqara's US store did not list it and the Amazon US listing it launched on (B094R8RBWT) no longer exists, so I couldn't find a current US source.
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