Hey ,
Drop in and share a little success story (and hopefully some helpful tips) for anyone out there trying to get their Aqara gear working with HomeKit without using an iPhone. Yep, it’s totally possible — been there, done that.
So here’s my setup: I’m a longtime Android user and don’t own a single Apple mobile device. But I was curious about HomeKit, mainly for the privacy, local control, and the clean integrations. I figured with a little digging, I should be able to get my Aqara sensors and switches working in a HomeKit environment. Turns out, it’s not as scary as it sounds.
I used a HomePod mini as my “Home hub” (borrowed from a friend… then bought my own because it actually worked great), and paired everything from my Mac. The Aqara app on Android doesn’t support HomeKit directly, of course, but once you’ve got your Aqara hub (in my case, the M2) connected to the HomePod, you can add devices manually using their HomeKit codes.
Biggest win? Once it’s in HomeKit, I can fully control it using Siri via the HomePod or from my Mac. I built out a couple of basic automations that handle lights, window sensors, and door locks — no iPhone needed. I also used Homebridge with the HomeControl app on Mac to finesse a few automations and it’s been rock solid.
If you’re feeling stuck because you’re not in the Apple ecosystem — don’t panic. You don’t need an iPhone to make it all work. You just need a bit of patience, a HomePod (or Apple TV), and a Mac can definitely help.
Curious if anyone else is running a “no-iPhone HomeKit” setup? Any clever tricks I should try next?
Let’s swap ideas!