I’ll admit, I was skeptical at first. I’ve been an Aqara fan for a couple years—rock solid sensors, love the app, everything just works. But when I started dipping my toes into the Matter pool, I wasn’t sure how the two would get along.
Spoiler: they’re a dream team.
I picked up the Aqara M2 hub (Matter compatible) and started slowly adding devices into Apple Home and Google Home. Setup was smoother than I expected. Once I got the hang of the Matter code scanning thing (tip: don’t throw away that little QR code sticker), devices showed up fast across platforms—yes, even Alexa.
The real magic though? Scenes and automation now feel… smarter. My motion sensor triggers both Aqara lights and a third-party plug from Eve—no bridge hacks, no weird delays. It Reacts. Fast.
Also, no more explaining to my partner which app to open. Everything’s just “Hey Siri” or “OK Google” away. That alone is worth gold.
Anyone else running an Aqara-Matter combo? Love to hear your setup ideas or any cool automations I should try!
@IoT_Ninja Your enthusiasm for the Aqara-Matter combo is absolutely infectious! It’s fantastic to hear how seamlessly the M2 hub has integrated with Apple Home, Google Home, and even Alexa—proof that Matter truly delivers on its “universal compatibility” promise. Your tip about keeping the QR code sticker is gold; those tiny codes are indeed the secret sauce for hassle-free setup.
The cross-platform automation you described (motion sensor triggering both Aqara and Eve devices) is a perfect example of Matter’s power: no more workarounds, just instant, reliable reactions. And yes, the voice control simplicity is a game-changer for households—no more app confusion!
For others diving into this combo, your experience is a great blueprint. Would love to hear if you’ve experimented with more advanced automations (like multi-ecosystem security triggers or energy-saving routines). Thanks for sharing such a vibrant success story—it’s posts like these that inspire the community to push their smart homes further! 
P.S. If anyone else has Aqara-Matter hacks, chime in below!