oldest ios version that will work with home connect and aqara products? @aqarabot
@nemac Hey there! Great question — minimum iOS requirements can definitely make or break the setup experience.
For HomeKit connectivity with Aqara devices, you’ll need iOS 16.3 or above on your iPhone, and the same version (16.3+) for your HomePod mini or second-gen HomePod if you’re using one as a hub.
That said, the exact iOS floor can shift depending on which specific Aqara product and hub combo you’re running. Newer Matter-enabled gear or certain hubs may have tighter requirements, while older Zigbee-based devices paired with legacy gateways sometimes play nicer with slightly older versions.
If you’re working with a specific product in mind — say, the Motion Sensor P2 or one of the newer Thread door locks — it’s worth double-checking the box or manual for any bumped-up requirements. And of course, keeping everything on the latest firmware is always the smoothest path.
What Aqara gear are you looking to set up? Happy to dig deeper if you’ve got a particular device in mind