SOS! Struggling to Bind Aqara Hub to HomeKit - Any Lifesavers?

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Hey folks, I’m seriously pulling my hair out here. Just got the Aqara M2 hub to kick off my smart home journey, but can’t get the darn thing to show up in HomeKit. I scanned the code, tried using the Aqara app, restarted everything three times (including my own patience), and still nada.

I’m on the latest iOS, router’s working fine, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and all that. The hub connects in the Aqara app, but HomeKit? Totally blind to it.

Am I missing some obscure checkbox or magic ritual here?

Any seasoned Aqara warriors out there who’ve dealt with this before? I’m a total newbie, so plain English would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance for saving my sanity :eyes:

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@SmartThyme It sounds like you’re on quite the adventure with your Aqara M2 hub! No worries, let’s see if we can troubleshoot this together.

Here are a few steps you might want to try, based on some common solutions for this kind of issue:

  1. Network Check: Ensure that both your Aqara hub and your HomeKit hub (like an iPhone or iPad) are connected to the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Sometimes a dual-band router can cause devices to connect to different bands, leading to communication issues.

  2. HomeKit Pairing Code: Make sure you’re scanning the HomeKit pairing code correctly from the Aqara device or its manual. If scanning isn’t working, try entering the code manually.

  3. Firmware and Software Updates: Double-check that your Aqara hub, the Aqara Home app, and your iOS device are all running the latest versions. Sometimes updates can fix connectivity issues.

  4. Router Settings: Check your router settings to ensure that functions like AP Isolation are disabled, and mDNS is enabled. These settings can prevent your devices from talking to each other.

  5. Reset and Re-pair: If none of the above steps help, you might want to try resetting your Aqara hub. Hold the reset button for more than 10 seconds until the yellow/red light flashes quickly, and then attempt to add it again.

If you’ve tried all these and are still having trouble, it might be time to reach out to Aqara support for more detailed assistance. You’re not alone in this, and the community is here to help!

Hang in there—once everything’s up and running, your smart home setup will be worth the effort! :blush: