Paired aqara m2 to Homekit via Apple Home app(IOS users)

 

I have a few smart devices that can be added with homekit like apple TV and my homepod mini, they've just worked fine. but when I have to add another device like Aqara hub I'm having troubles.  Both are completely new (just purchased to keep building my smart home).

 

First, you will need to factory reset the device.

step 1.Add  accessories to the Home app

Power on your accessory* and make sure that it's nearby.

Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad and tap Add  +.

Tap Add Accessory.

 

 

step 2.Add Accessory to Network

Follow the instructions to scan a code or hold your device near the accessory to add it.

When your accessory appears, tap it. If asked to Add Accessory to Network, tap Allow.

 

The first message is: "Connecting to accessory. This may take a few minutes". 

 

step 3.accessory was already added

Follow the instructions to scan the product box or manually enter

the HomeKit code on the hub, and complete the setup.

Once it is added successfully, you can check the hub in the Apple Home app. Please keep the

HomeKit code in a safe place in case you need to add the hub again.

 

trouble shooting

For the Aqara Hub I changed the Wifi 2.4 name and password only with words and numbers (not "·$%&)=/" or whatever). Then it worked perfectly as the hub finally could connect to the wifi.

 

I've just also followed all this instructions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204893

 

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253076802?answerId=255780504022#255780504022

https://cdn.aqara.com/cdn/website/mainland/static/docs/M1S-Gen2_User-Manual.pdf

 

useful links

Adding HomeKit Devices to Home App

https://technogecko.net/homekit/integrating-home-assistant-and-apple-homekit/