Aqara Smart Lock U100: Home Assistant Local Setup Guide
How to integrate the Aqara U100 smart lock with Home Assistant via Matter. Covers hub requirements, entities, cloud dependencies, and the real gotchas.
Aqara LED Bulb T2: Zigbee2MQTT Setup for Home Assistant
Pair the Aqara LED Bulb T2 with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant for fully local control. Updated for Z2M 2.7.2 native support, no external converter.
Aqara Hub M100 and Home Assistant: Local Matter Setup
Connect Aqara Hub M100 to Home Assistant via Matter bridge for local control. VLAN setup, entity differences from M2/M3, and what still needs cloud.
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.