## Introduction to Xiaomi Home Assistant
The Xiaomi Home Assistant is a smart home system that integrates various devices, including the Aqara Air Conditioner Companion. This device is designed to control and monitor air conditioners, making it a convenient addition to any smart home. However, users may encounter issues with the device, such as the Aqara Air Conditioner Companion being set to 16A plug mode but still displaying as an infrared air conditioner style.
## Troubleshooting Steps for Aqara Air Conditioner Companion
To resolve the issue with the Aqara Air Conditioner Companion, follow these steps:
1. **Check Device Settings**: Ensure that the Aqara Air Conditioner Companion is properly set to 16A plug mode in the Xiaomi Home Assistant app.
2. **Restart Device**: Restart the Aqara Air Conditioner Companion and the Xiaomi Home Assistant hub to refresh the connection.
3. **Update Software**: Check for any software updates for the Xiaomi Home Assistant and the Aqara Air Conditioner Companion, and install them if available.
4. **Reset Device**: If the issue persists, try resetting the Aqara Air Conditioner Companion to its factory settings.
## Expected Behavior of Aqara Air Conditioner Companion
The Aqara Air Conditioner Companion should display as a plug mode device and allow normal operation of the switch when set to 16A plug mode.
## Reproduce Time and Home Assistant Logs
The issue was encountered on 2025-01-06 at 15:00, with no response from the Home Assistant logs.
## System Information
* Home Assistant Core Version: 2024.12.4
* Home Assistant Operation System Version: 20241127.8
* Xiaomi Home Integration Version: v0.1.4
* Log Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
## Additional Context
No additional context is available for this issue.
## Conclusion
The Aqara Air Conditioner Companion is a useful device for controlling and monitoring air conditioners in a smart home. By following the troubleshooting steps outlined in this article, users should be able to resolve the issue with the device being set to 16A plug mode but still displaying as an infrared air conditioner style. If the issue persists, users can refer to the system information and log timezone for further assistance.