"HomeKit Device" Integration with no Apple Device

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Hi there!
So, recently I heard about the Aqara FP2 and how good it is, and I’m thinking about buying one.
After making a little research, I learned that you can’t connect the sensor to Hass.io directly, but you could go with the HomeKit Controller, which seems to be now named HomeKit Device.
That’s sounding good enough, but now comes the problem. I don’t have an Apple product, but android and windows. I googled a bit around, but wasn’t able to tell, if it’s possible. Really, I don’t want to spend €80 on something I can’t use.
Can I still use this integration, or am I not able to use the sensor properly?
~ Jakob

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I’m on the same boat but I already bought the sensor. I wonder how I can get this running without having to buy an iPhone.

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Hey there, I’m interested with this question as well.

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You don’t need an Apple Device to use the HA HomeKit Controller.

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Thanks for your quick reply!
Just to be sure, it seems that HA “HomeKit Controller” used to appear in the integration list, is it now “HomeKit Device”?

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Yes that is correct. Apparently it got renamed

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Okay, thanks. I’m slowly getting there!

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I’m still not following. Don’t you have to setup the device from a iPhone BEFORE integrating it from “HomeAssistant using HomeKit Device”?

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You need the aqara app, either ios or android to setup wifi, zones, etc.

Once on wifi, it can be added directly via the hk device integration.

There is no need to setup in apple home first.

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How do you obtain the Pairing Code?

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I borrowed a mates iPhone - used it to get the code,
Although most devices have the Code printed either on them or on the documentation

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