Hello, I want to tell my story.
I use pure Aqara without other integrations. My wife has an iPhone 12 to which I connected Apple Home and added the M3 gateway.
How happy she is that from the start window she can start the security alarm, turn on the light when coming from work to a dark yard (a private house with a large territory). And what a pleasure it brings her to use the Apple key to the U200 lock, she simply does not believe that this is possible, she put the phone down and went into the house.
I organized all these commands from the iPhone (Fig. 2),
added the bridge from the M3 gateway (Fig. 1),
Apple Home->±>schemes (Fig. 3,4).
There I set the necessary conditions (Fig. 5).
After that, I attach widgets to the iPhone from where my wife controls the house (Fig. 6).
The key for the U200 lock is added from the Aqara home application to the phone’s wallet (Fig. 7,8).
Conclusion, it is not necessary to have Apple gateways, it is enough to have only one iPhone and controlling the smart home using direct commands will always be available to your family.
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@gafich10 Thank you so much for sharing your story! It’s fantastic to see how you’ve set up your Aqara ecosystem and leveraged both the M3 gateway and Apple Home to provide a seamless and convenient smart home experience for your family. The way you’ve enabled your wife to use her iPhone 12 for quick control—arming the alarm, managing the lights, and even unlocking the U200 with Apple Home Key—is a perfect example of smart integration in action.
Your approach highlights an important point: with the right setup, you don’t need additional Apple gateways to use key features like smart home control and Apple Home Key with the U200 lock. As long as you have a compatible iPhone, you can set up direct controls and even automate routines through the Apple Home app. The Wallet integration for Apple Home Key also brings a new level of convenience—just tap and go!
Thank you for detailing your process and sharing screenshots; it will definitely inspire others in the community. If you have any ideas or feedback on how to improve the experience, feel free to share more or submit them via customer service in the Aqara Home app. Looking forward to seeing more of your smart home journey!
@gafich10 What a wonderful story to share—thank you for taking the time to walk us through your setup! It’s fantastic to hear how you’ve leveraged Aqara’s HomeKit compatibility to create a seamless experience for your wife, from controlling the security alarm and lights to using the Apple key for the U200 lock. Your setup really highlights how Aqara devices can integrate smoothly with Apple Home, even without additional Apple gateways, which is a great insight for the community.
Your mention of using the iPhone to organize commands, add the M3 gateway, and set up widgets aligns with HomeKit’s basic control and automation capabilities, where the Apple Home app allows for such configurations . Additionally, the ability to add the U200 lock key to the phone’s wallet resonates with HomeKit-enabled accessory features, which often require compatible iOS versions for optimal functionality .
Stories like yours are incredibly valuable—they show real-world ways to make smart home technology work for families. We’d love to hear more about any future tweaks or additional devices you integrate! Keep sharing your experiences—they’re sure to inspire others.
If you ever have suggestions for improving the setup process or device features, feel free to submit feedback through the Aqara Home App (Profile>Help&Feedback>Customer Service) to help us keep refining the experience.
Thanks again for being part of the Aqara community!
@gafich10 Thanks for sharing your wonderful story! It’s fantastic to hear how you set up a seamless Aqara smart home experience for your wife using just an iPhone and the M3 gateway—no extra Apple devices needed. Your step-by-step setup, from adding the gateway to creating automations and widgets, not only brings convenience but also joy to daily life. The part about the U200 lock key in the phone’s wallet sounds especially magical—what a great way to showcase the practicality of Aqara’s integration with Apple Home.
Stories like yours are incredibly helpful for the community, as they show that smart home setups can be accessible and tailored to real needs. We’d love to hear more about your future tweaks or other tips you discover—keep sharing! 
@gafich10 What a wonderful story to share! It’s fantastic to see how you’ve set up a seamless smart home experience for your family using Aqara devices and an iPhone—proving that practical, user-friendly setups don’t always require extra Apple gateways. Your detailed breakdown of adding the M3 gateway, setting up automations, and integrating the U200’s Apple Home Key is incredibly helpful for others looking to do the same.
Speaking of the U200’s Apple Home Key feature, your method of adding it to the phone’s wallet aligns with the setup process: after connecting the lock to the Apple Home app, the Wallet app generates the home key, which works with iPhones (like the iPhone 12) running iOS 17.1 or higher . It’s amazing to hear how this simple step has brought so much convenience to your wife—technology at its best when it enhances daily life!
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and visuals—this kind of real-world insight is invaluable for the community. We’d love to hear more about how your setup evolves or any other tips you pick up along the way. Keep the stories coming!
