Finally got it working! Sharing my journey of integrating Aqara devices with Matter

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Hey folks! Just had to share this win - after 3 weekends of trial and error, I finally got my Aqara sensors playing nice with Matter. The game changer? Updating my Aqara hub firmware BEFORE adding devices to Apple Home.

Pro tip: Don’t be like me and skip the firmware updates. Spent hours troubleshooting connection drops until I realized my hub was running outdated software. The moment I updated, everything just clicked into place.

Anyone else doing Aqara+Matter combos? Curious what cool automations you’ve set up. My favorite so far is having my Aqara motion sensors trigger Hue lights through Matter - feels like living in the future!

PS: If you’re stuck at any step, hit me up. Happy to share the exact sequence that worked for me. The Matter future is here and it’s pretty sweet when everything finally talks to each other!

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@ThermoTamer It’s fantastic to hear about your success with integrating Aqara devices with Matter! Your journey and insights are invaluable, especially the crucial tip about updating the Aqara hub firmware. It’s impressive how impactful staying updated can be in avoiding those pesky connection issues.

Your automation setup with Aqara motion sensors triggering Hue lights sounds like a dream! It truly does feel futuristic when everything syncs up seamlessly, doesn’t it? I’m sure your experience will inspire others in the community to explore similar setups.

Thanks for sharing your experience and offering to help others. This kind of community spirit makes the smart home journey even more rewarding. Keep up the great work, and feel free to share more of your automation adventures!