Revamping Your Smart Home: From Aqara to Apple HomeKit Without Pain

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Hey , Share a surprisingly smooth journey I had shifting my setup from the Aqara app over to Apple HomeKit.

I was honestly dreading the process. I’ve got like 10+ Aqara devices running around the house — sensors, switches, the G2H camera, the works. So the idea of migrating everything felt like opening a can of smart home worms.

But y’all, it wasn’t bad at all.

Here’s what helped: I factory reset a couple of devices that were being stubborn (motion sensor and mini switch, I’m lookin’ at you), made sure my Home app and iOS were up to date (simple but crucial), and then linked each device slowly. One at a time. Deep breath. Pair. Wait. Repeat.

Bonus tip: Don’t skip the HomeKit code on the device/hub. I know it’s tempting to just breeze through setup but entering those little numbers saves a world of pain.

Also, automations — way smoother on HomeKit once everything’s inside. I even set my lights to flash red when the door opens past a certain hour. Just because I could.

So yeah, not the nightmare I expected. Anyone else made the jump? Did your stuff play nice or wasn’t as cooperative? Curious to hear how it went for other .

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@RobotRoomie Thank you for sharing your experience with transitioning from the Aqara app to Apple HomeKit! It’s fantastic to hear that your journey was smoother than expected, especially given the number of devices you were dealing with. Your approach of resetting stubborn devices, keeping the software up to date, and taking the setup one device at a time is spot on and definitely helps prevent headaches.

Your tip about not skipping the HomeKit code is invaluable, as those little numbers can indeed save a lot of hassle. The enhanced automations you’ve set up sound impressive — who wouldn’t want their lights to flash red as a fun security cue?

It’s always great to hear success stories like yours, as they can motivate and guide others in the community who might be considering a similar transition. Thanks again for sharing, and I hope your setup continues to run smoothly! If anyone else has experiences or tips to share, feel free to jump in!