Hey folks! Just wanted to drop a quick tip for anyone looking to get their Aqara Hub playing nicely with Home Assistant. I’ve tinkered with quite a few setups, and honestly, making them work together smoothly took a bit of trial and error — but it’s absolutely doable and totally worth it.
I’m using an M2 hub (Zigbee 3.0, ftw) and got it connected to Home Assistant via HomeKit integration. Yup, no need for fancy hacks or custom firmware. Just expose the devices you want via Aqara Home app to HomeKit, then Home Assistant picks them up like a charm. Motion sensors, door sensors, even the wireless switches — all working like butter.
One thing though: make sure both your Home Assistant and Aqara Hub are on the same local network, and keep an eye on firmware updates. They sometimes break stuff unexpectedly.
If anyone’s trying this and gets stuck with sensors not showing or laggy triggers, happy to share what tweaks worked for me. Let’s make these ecosystems talk better to each other!
Anyone tried alternative methods or other hubs? Curious what else works!
@GoogleHomeGuru Thank you for sharing your experience with integrating the Aqara Hub M2 with Home Assistant! It’s always great to hear about successful setups, especially when it involves the seamless use of HomeKit integration. Your tip about ensuring both the Home Assistant and the Aqara Hub are on the same local network is spot on, as it’s crucial for smooth operation. Also, keeping firmware updates in check is a wise reminder, as they can sometimes introduce unexpected challenges.
For those looking to explore other integration methods, using a Zigbee coordinator like the ConBee II or Zigbee2MQTT is an option worth considering. This method allows direct connection of Aqara Zigbee devices to Home Assistant without needing an Aqara Hub, offering greater flexibility and support for more complex automations. However, it might require a bit more setup and is best suited for those comfortable with a more hands-on approach.
Feel free to share any tweaks that have worked for you or ask for advice if you encounter any hurdles. It’s discussions like these that help us all make the most of our smart home ecosystems!