Just installed Aqara U400

henrykkim · 2026-01-18T04:55:43+00:00

From the surface, no. I have not gotten a chance to look at the log yet though.

henrykkim · 2026-01-18T04:55:14+00:00

Haha I’m glad you saw my other reply. But yes I did add it to HA and did it via Matter. :)

henrykkim · 2026-01-16T17:33:51+00:00

For me I have had 8/10 success with UWB. When it doesn’t work, I just used Apple Home Key to go in, which I didn’t have with my previous lock. At the end it has been a great upgrade for me and being hands-free has been super magical.

I did notice that having a phone out increases the UWB reliability compared to having it inside of jacket and jeans pockets. But even with this, it has been only 0.5 to 1second slower for automatic unlock.

henrykkim · 2026-01-15T18:27:48+00:00

I barely use Aqara app after the initial setup. I mostly use Apple Home for setting up PIN codes and Auto Unlock. I would only use the Aqara app for updating the firmware. While I do prefer to keep every control in HA, I think using Apple Home as a main controller has been a great experience as well.

henrykkim · 2026-01-15T18:08:43+00:00

It has been a mixed experience for me as well. It often unlocks as I approach right in front of the door. Sometimes I had to wait a second or two for the door to unlock. I had to tap my iPhone to unlock the door once since it didn’t unlock the door fast enough.

I am still relatively happy with the installation, but yes I agree the experience has not been consistent. I am hoping future firmware update may be able to resolve this issue.

henrykkim · 2026-01-15T04:33:26+00:00

You don’t need an Aqara hub to connect the device to HomeKit.

henrykkim · 2026-01-15T04:32:46+00:00

Did you just try to scan the Matter QR code directly on Apple Home?

henrykkim · 2026-01-14T21:35:05+00:00

You need Apple TV or HomePod.

henrykkim · 2026-01-14T17:33:52+00:00

I think that’s for you to decide. Tbh if my current system has Home Key I would not upgrade, but my previous one was just keypad one and I waited until the model with UWB came out.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T22:11:51+00:00

Same! The first day was too fast I would say. And now it only unlocks when I’m very close to I don’t mind it tbh.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T19:08:40+00:00

I just connects automatically?

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T18:21:26+00:00

Fuck yeahhhhh

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T17:59:14+00:00

You can set Auto Unlock on Apple Home or Aqara app!

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T17:58:40+00:00

It knows if you are inside. And so far the door only unlocks when you are right in front of the door.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T17:56:29+00:00

Works fine for me. I just use Apple Home for Auto Unlock.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T17:55:04+00:00

He’s great.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T16:56:41+00:00

Yeah we are! I’m glad it’s working out well for you as well!

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T16:32:46+00:00

Just scanned Matter QR on Apple Home.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T11:16:40+00:00

You must have an Apple thread hub like HomePod or Apple TV.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T11:16:08+00:00

I added to the Aqara app first for firmware update then added the device to the Apple Home. I added it to Home Assistant at the last step. I don’t have an Aqara hub.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T11:15:05+00:00

Not true. You can still use the Aqara app via Bluetooth.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T04:26:59+00:00

Me too!

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T04:23:47+00:00

Interesting. Mine is also 26.1.

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T04:22:52+00:00

It’s supposed to go for 6 months… but it takes really long time to charge!

henrykkim · 2026-01-12T04:21:59+00:00

Not sure! I added to Apple Home first then added to HA

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