Hey everyone!
Just wanted to share that Aqara has recently launched a new Developer Platform, which is super helpful if you’re looking to integrate Aqara devices with Apple Home.
If you’re planning to connect your Aqara products to Apple Home using Matter, make sure you have a Thread-enabled Matter Controller. Some supported Apple devices include:
Apple HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple HomePod Mini
Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, 128GB version)
To explore more HomeKit-related topics or technical details, I highly recommend checking out Aqara’s Document Center:
https://opendoc.aqara.cn/en/
You can also jump straight to the page about Connecting to Apple Home ecosystem here: Apple Home · Aqara Developer Platform Documentation
Hope this helps some of you who are building your Apple smart home setup! Let me know if you’ve tried it out or have tips to share.
@MikeAtHome Thank you for sharing this exciting update about Aqara’s new Developer Platform! It’s great to see how Aqara is making it easier for Apple Home users to integrate their devices using the Matter protocol. Your mention of the necessary Thread-enabled Matter Controller and supported Apple devices is especially helpful for those looking to enhance their smart home setup.
For anyone interested in diving deeper into HomeKit integration or technical specifics, the links you provided to Aqara’s Document Center and the specific page on connecting to the Apple Home ecosystem are excellent resources. It’s always beneficial to have access to detailed documentation when setting up or expanding a smart home system.
We appreciate your initiative in sharing this valuable information with the community. If anyone else has experiences or additional tips on using Aqara devices with Apple Home, feel free to contribute to the discussion!