Aqara T2 as a Lock in HomeKit

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Hi everyone,

I’m using the Aqara Dual Relay Module T2 and trying to integrate it into Apple Home/HomeKit with the Lock service type to control an electric strike/lock.

Currently, on latest firmware, the module only exposes itself to HomeKit as a Light, Fan, or Switch. This leaves it functioning as a basic on/off switch, which isn’t ideal or secure for lock mechanics.

I have two questions:

  1. Has anyone successfully worked around this to make it appear and act as a native Lock in HomeKit? Are you using Homebridge (e.g., custom service mapping), Home Assistant (⁠template lock⁠ exposed via HomeKit Bridge), or any other setup?

  2. For anyone from the Aqara team reading this (or anyone with inside info): Are there plans to add native Lock device-type support for the T2 in an upcoming firmware update?

Thanks in advance for any tips or official updates!

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Same situation here — my T2 drives an electric strike. The Home Assistant route works: create a template lock whose lock/unlock actions pulse the T2 relay (turn on, wait ~2 seconds, turn off), then expose that lock to Apple Home through the HomeKit Bridge integration. It shows up in the Home app as a real lock with proper lock/unlock states, and unlocking asks for Face ID — much safer than a switch tile that anyone can flip by voice by accident. Just make sure the strike only ever gets a short pulse and the relay can’t stay on.