Aqara Hub M2 in Home Assistant: HomeKit Controller Setup
How to add the Aqara Hub M2 (ZHWG12LM) to Home Assistant via HomeKit Controller, what cloud dependency remains after setup, and when Matter is worth considering instead.
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Aqara HomeKit Mode: Local Automations vs Cloud Explained
Aqara HomeKit mode is not the same as local automations. What runs offline, what still needs cloud, and which setup fits your privacy goals.
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Aqara Zigbee Devices in Home Assistant Without the Aqara Hub
Use Aqara Zigbee sensors, switches, and plugs in Home Assistant without the Aqara Hub — via Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA and a USB coordinator. Fully local.
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Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor: Local Setup in Home Assistant
Set up the Aqara FP2 in Home Assistant with no cloud. Covers zones, HomeKit Controller pairing, and blocking Aqara traffic on a VLAN.
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Aqara Hub E1 + Home Assistant: Local Integration Guide
Connect the Aqara Hub E1 (ZHWG16LM) to Home Assistant without cloud — HomeKit Controller, XiaomiGateway3, and AqaraGateway paths compared.
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Aqara Hub Security Patch Status: Are the 2025 CVEs Fixed?
Three CVEs hit the Aqara Hub M2, M3, and Camera Hub G3 in December 2025. Here's what's actually patched, what's still unclear, and what to do.
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Valetudo on Xiaomi Vacuum: Cloud-Free Local Control with Home Assistant
A robot vacuum’s app can depend on a vendor account and cloud connection even when the vacuum is on your home Wi-Fi. If you want its controls and map available locally, Valetudo is an option for specifically supported models. Valetudo replaces the cloud service used by the robot; it is not a replacement firmware. It…
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Xiaomi Zigbee Devices in Home Assistant via Zigbee2MQTT: 100% Local, No Cloud
Many Xiaomi and Aqara Zigbee sensors work with Home Assistant through Zigbee2MQTT. Pair them with your own coordinator and HA can receive their readings without a vendor hub or account. Check the supported-device entry for the exact model first. The local path is device → Zigbee coordinator → Z2M → MQTT → HA. Your automations…