How to Connect Aqara Zigbee/Thread dual-protocol Devices to Apple Home

August 13, 2026

1. Matter over Bridge

1.1 Prerequisites

● FP300 is in Zigbee mode

● The user owns an Aqara Matter Hub (recommended: Aqara Hub M3)

● Aqara Home App installed and the user is signed in

● The Aqara Matter Hub's initial setup is completed (powered on, network connected, added to the Aqara App)

1.2 Connect the FP300 to the Aqara Matter Hub via Zigbee

Steps

1. Ensure FP300 is in Zigbee mode

● If currently in Thread, switch to Zigbee mode first.

● After switching, the FP300 will automatically enter Zigbee pairing mode (LED alternates flashing blue and purple).

2. Open the Aqara Home App

● Tap "+" > "Add Device".

● Select the "Sensor" category, find and tap "FP300".

3. Select a Hub

● Choose an Aqara Matter hub to add the FP300 to.

● Confirm the Hub is online and on the same network as your phone and the device.

4. Pair device

● The app will show "Searching for device..."

● With the FP300 in Zigbee pairing mode, it is usually discovered within seconds.

● If not discovered automatically, long-press the FP300 reset button for 3 seconds to re-enter pairing mode.

5. Complete Zigbee Pairing

● Once discovered, the app will take you through the steps to complete the pairing.

● Name the device and select the room.

● The FP300 is now connected to Aqara Hub M3 via Zigbee.

6. Unlock advanced features

● Open the FP300 device page in the Aqara App to see four sensor cards:

○ Presence / Motion Detection

○ Temperature

○ Humidity

○ Light

● Configurable options include:

○ Detection Mode (PIR priority / Radar priority / Dual-mode linkage)

○ Detection Sensitivity (multi-level adjustable)

○ Detection Range (distance adjustment)

○ Absence Confirmation Period

○ Individual sensor toggles (disable unused sensors to save power)

○ AI Spatial Learning (AI room scanning to reduce false triggers)

○ Sampling and reporting frequency

1.3 Bridge the Aqara Hub to Apple Home

After the FP300 is connected to an Aqara Matter hub via Zigbee, you can to pair The Hub as a Matter Bridge in each target platform. Once paired, the Hub will automatically expose its Zigbee devices that support Matter Bridging (including the FP300) to that platform.

Prerequisites

● iPhone/iPad running iOS 16.5+

● HomePod mini / HomePod / Apple TV 4K as Home Hub

● The Aqara Matter Hub initial setup completed, and FP300 already connected to the Hub via Zigbee

● If the Aqara Matter Hub has already been added to Apple Home, adding FP300 under it will automatically sync to Apple Home

Pairing Steps

1. Open the Aqara Home App

● Enter the Matter Hub's settings page.

● Find the "Matter" or "Add to Apple Home" option.

● Tap to generate a Matter pairing code.

2. Open Apple Home App

● Tap "+" > "Add or Scan Accessory".

● Scan the Matter pairing code generated on the Matter Hub's settings page.

● If scanning fails, select manual entry and input the 11-digit pairing code.

3. Complete Hub Pairing

● The iPhone establishes a secure Bluetooth connection with the Matter Hub.

● Wait for the Matter Hub to connect to the Thread network, approximately 30-60 seconds.

● Name the Hub (e.g., "Aqara Hub") and select the room.

4. View Bridged Devices

● After pairing is complete, all Zigbee devices connected to Hub that support Matter Bridge (including the FP300) automatically appear in Apple Home.

● The FP300 displays as the following sensors:

○ Occupancy Sensor

○ Temperature Sensor

○ Humidity Sensor

○ Light Sensor

● Each sensor can be used independently in HomeKit automations.

Notes

● Aqara Hub M3 supports both HomeKit mode and Matter Bridge mode.

● If you previously added the Aqara Hub via HomeKit, you will need to re-pair it via Matter to use the Bridge functionality.

● Firmware updates and advanced configuration still need to be performed in the Aqara App.

2. Matter Direct Connection (Matter over Thread)

It is recommended to first connect the device to the Aqara Home App via Thread for the initial setup. Then, on the device page in the Aqara Home App, go to “Third-Party Matter Ecosystems” to obtain the Matter pairing code. Use this code to add the device to a third-party Matter platform to have access to all Aqara features.

If the device is added directly to a third-party Matter platform by scanning the Matter code on the device itself, without first configuring it in the Aqara Home App, only basic functions will be available.

2.1 Preparation Steps

● Open the Aqara Home App

● Enter the Device settings page.

● Find the "Matter" option.

● Tap to generate a Matter pairing code.

2.2 Prerequisites

● iPhone or iPad running iOS 16.5 / iPadOS 16.5 or later

● iPhone Bluetooth enabled

● If you only need to add the device to Apple Home, an Apple Home Hub is not required. If you want remote control and to create automations with home devices, a HomePod mini, HomePod (2nd gen), or Apple TV 4K must be configured as the Apple Home Hub and Thread Border Router.

2.3 Pairing Steps

1. Open Apple Home App

● Tap the "+" button in the upper-right corner, select "Add or Scan Accessory".

● Point the iPhone camera at the Matter pairing code from Aqara Home App.

● If scanning is not possible, select "I Don't Have a Code or Cannot Scan", then choose "Enter Code Manually" and input the 11-digit Matter pairing code.

2. Complete pairing

● Wait for the device to connect to the Thread network, approximately 30-60 seconds.

● Name the device (e.g., "Living Room Presence Sensor") and select the room.

● Tap "Done".

3. Verify device

● In the Home App, the FP300 appears as multiple sensor tiles: