The recent announcement from Aqara about their new HomeKit-compatible hub has sparked a lot of excitement in the smart home community! I was thrilled to see the news, especially since I’ve been using Aqara sensors for quite some time now. The mention of a ‘Voice Control function’ in their Twitter feed has me wondering if this could mean better integration with Siri, which would be fantastic for creating seamless automations around the house.
One thing that caught my attention is the clarification that the new Aqara Hub is a different device from previous models like the Mi Hub. While I was initially disappointed that my existing Xiaomi/Mijia hubs won’t be getting HomeKit updates, I’m relieved to hear that my current Aqara sensors can still work with the new hub. This means I won’t have to replace all my devices, which is a huge plus!
I’m curious to see how the new hub will handle voice commands and if it will introduce any new features that could enhance my smart home setup. I’m also thinking about how this might integrate with other brands I’m using, like Eve or Philips Hue. The possibilities for creating a unified smart ecosystem are endless, and I can’t wait to dive into the details once the hub becomes available in September.
If anyone has tips on how to prepare their existing Aqara devices for the new hub or has any insights from early testing, I’d love to hear them! Let’s keep the discussion going and share our excitement for this upcoming release.