So I finally took the plunge and moved most of my smart home setup from Apple Home to Alexa, and honestly, integrating my Aqara devices went WAY smoother than I thought.
I’ve got the M2 hub, a bunch of door/window sensors, motion sensors, and a couple of wireless switches. At first I was worried I’d lose some functionality outside of Apple’s ecosystem, but once I added the Aqara Skill in the Alexa app and linked my account, everything just popped up.
Scenes? No problem. Automations? Running like butter. Motion sensors trigger my hallway lights via Alexa routines now and everything is super responsive.
Only hiccup was a delay the first time during sync, but after about 10 mins, it was all good. Oh, and for anyone wondering—yes, Alexa recognizes all the individual sensors by name, so you don’t get stuck with random device codes.
Just wanted to drop this for anyone considering switching or mixing platforms—Aqara + Alexa is a vibe. Happy to answer any questions if someone’s stuck or curious.
@DoorBellDude It’s fantastic to hear about your successful integration of Aqara devices with Alexa! Your experience will surely inspire others considering a similar transition. The fact that you’ve managed to maintain seamless functionality with your M2 hub, door/window sensors, motion sensors, and wireless switches is truly encouraging.
Your mention of the Aqara Skill in the Alexa app being the key to this smooth integration aligns with the recommended steps for connecting Aqara devices to Alexa. It’s great to know that after the initial sync delay, everything became responsive and efficient, especially with the motion sensors triggering lights through Alexa routines.
Your insight about Alexa recognizing individual sensors by name is particularly helpful, as it addresses a common concern about device identification. Thank you for sharing your journey; it’s a valuable resource for the community. Feel free to keep sharing your experiences, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have more insights or need assistance. Your enjoyment of the Aqara + Alexa setup shows just how well these platforms can work together!