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Aqara vs Mirror

Aqara logo

Aqara

IoT & Smart Home

Smart home sensors and automation ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mirror logo

Mirror

Fitness & Wellness

The nearly invisible home gym

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aqara a hub is required for full functionality, and Matter accessories need a Matter controller such as the Hub M3 configured in Aqara Home first; Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • They diverge on capability: Aqara covers Zigbee protocol, Mirror covers Live classes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aqara and Mirror actually diverge.

Attributes where Aqara and Mirror differ
AttributeAqaraMirror
Starting priceOn request$39/month
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
PlatformsIOS, AndroidStandalone hardware, iOS app
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeFitness & Wellness

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2016).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aqara

  • Zigbee protocol
  • Sensor ecosystem
  • Automation scenes
  • Long battery life
  • Local processing
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Assistant

Only in Mirror

  • Live classes
  • On-demand library
  • Real-time form check
  • Personal training option
  • Heart rate display
  • Apple Watch
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitors
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aqara

  • Smart home sensors, switches and cameras on Zigbeenot Mirror
  • Automations across HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThingsnot Mirror
  • Matter-based smart home setupsnot Mirror
  • Door locks and curtain controllers tied to routinesnot Mirror

Mirror

  • Workout trackingnot Aqara
  • Nutrition managementnot Aqara
  • Health monitoringnot Aqara
  • Fitness coachingnot Aqara
  • Wellness improvementnot Aqara

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aqara

  • A hub is required for full functionality, and Matter accessories need a Matter controller such as the Hub M3 configured in Aqara Home first
  • Primarily a hardware company, so the app exists to run devices you have bought
  • Zigbee devices depend on the hub remaining supported

Mirror

  • No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
  • Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition

Pricing, plan by plan

Aqara

On request
  • Door Sensor$15/month
    • Zigbee
    • Long battery
    • Instant alerts
  • Motion Sensor$20/month
    • Light sensor
    • Adjustable sensitivity
    • Pet immune
  • Hub M2$60/month
    • Zigbee hub
    • IR control
    • HomeKit support

Mirror

$39/month
  • Hardware$1495/one-time
    • Mirror screen
    • Installation option available
  • Subscription$39/month
    • 10,000+ classes
    • Live and on-demand
    • All class types
  • Personal Training$40/half-hour session
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Form correction

Which should you pick?

Choose Aqara if

  • You need zigbee protocol.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sensor ecosystem.
Aqara review

Choose Mirror if

  • You need live classes.
  • You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
  • You also want on-demand library.
Mirror review

Questions people ask

Is Aqara or Mirror better?
Neither clearly leads. Aqara starts at On request and Mirror at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aqara or Mirror?
Aqara starts at On request and Mirror at $39/month.
Does Aqara or Mirror run on more platforms?
Aqara runs on IOS, Android. Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
What is Aqara best used for?
Aqara is most often used for smart home sensors, switches and cameras on zigbee, automations across homekit, google home, alexa and smartthings, matter-based smart home setups, door locks and curtain controllers tied to routines. Of those, smart home sensors, switches and cameras on zigbee and automations across homekit, google home, alexa and smartthings are not what Mirror is typically brought in for.
What can Aqara do that Mirror cannot?
Aqara covers Zigbee protocol, Sensor ecosystem, Automation scenes, Long battery life. Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mirror: What does the Mirror hardware cost?

The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.

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Mirror: Is there a subscription fee beyond hardware?

Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.

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Mirror: What types of workouts does Mirror offer?

Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.

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Mirror: Who owns Mirror now?

Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.

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Mirror: Does Mirror provide strength training with weights?

Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.

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