How to Connect Dyson to Homekit ? 3 Easy ways

With the new world of technologies, Dyson manages and monitors your Smart Home Requirements in its Products. Cleaning your Home to Cleaning your Air – It does that all you need. Purifying the air around you and also keeping you cool or warm as you like. These smart home devices work effectively and intelligently. If you have brought home Fans, Air Purifiers, Vacuums, or Humidifiers. Here is a guide to help you know How to Connect Dyson to Homekit. 

Read through it and Make your Life easier with Dyson.

Does Dyson work with Apple Homekit?

Yes, Dyson does work with Apple Homekit. However, most of the Dyson may not have an Inbuilt Homekit accessibility. But you can surely connect Dyson to Homekit through the available Plugins.

Such as ;

• Dyson Fans.
• Dyson Air Purifiers.
• Thermostat.
• Humidifiers.
• Switches.

Along with that, The below devices can be integrated with Homekit via the Plugins.

• PH01 and PH03- Humidify+Cool .
• PH02 – Humidify+Cool Cryptomic.
• Pure Humdify + Cool Formaldehyde – PH04.
• Dyson Pure Cool Tower – TP04, TP07, TP09.
• Cool Tower Cryptomic – TP06.
• DP04 – Dyson Pure Cool Desk.
• HP04 ,HP06,HP07,HP09,TP02,DP01,HP02,BP02.BP03,BP04 and BP06.

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How to Connect Dyson to Homekit?

Smart Devices can either be connected directly to Apple Homekit or Integrated via the Plugins. So, there is always a way out to Integrate your favorite smart home devices. Anyhow, Currently, The Dyson is not natively homekit-enabled. Some alternative ways will let you connect your Dyson fans and other smart devices to Homekit.

• Homebridge – Recommended.
• HOOBS.
• Athom Bridge.

Connect Dyson to Homekit through Homebridge

In case, You have a Non-Homekit Dyson Device, You may not be able to connect it directly. In such cases, you can opt for an alternative that would work pretty well. Using Homebridge, You can connect Dyson to Homekit. Here are the steps you will need to follow to integrate.

Install the Dyson Homebridge Plugin

• All you need is a Plugin for your Dyson Device.
• Firstly, Install the Homebridge with the help of this Guide here.
• Then, Install the Dyson Homebridge Plugin via the Config-ui-x.
• Once installed, Restart the Homebridge and Access the Plugin on your Smart Accessory.
• You could also install the Dyson Plugin via the npm;

npm install homebridge-dyson-pure-cool -g

• To Integrate Dyson to Homekit using the Plugin, You will have to access the Credentials from the Dyson API.
• Configure the Plugin using the Configuration below;

{
    "platforms": [
        {
            "platform": "DysonPureCoolPlatform",
            "devices": [],
            "updateInterval": 60000,
            "credentialsGeneratorPort": 48000
        }
    ]
}

• Once done, Start Homebridge and Use the Browser.
• Navigate to http://<IP-ADDRESS-OF-HOMEBRIDGE-HOST>:48000 – Here type your IP Address of the Homebridge Host running.
• Then, Follow the On Screen Prompts on the Website and you will access the credentials for your Dyson Account.

Edit Configuration File for Dyson Homekit

Once you Set up the Dyson Plugin, You can use the following to configure your Plugin. Finally, your devices will be configured and You can connect Dyson to Homekit.

{
    "platforms": [
        {
            "platform": "DysonPureCoolPlatform",
            "devices": [
                {
                    "ipAddress": "XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX",
                    "serialNumber": "XXX-EU-XXXXXXXX",
                    "credentials": "xxx...xxx",
                    "enableAutoModeWhenActivating": false,
                    "enableOscillationWhenActivating": false,
                    "enableNightModeWhenActivating": false,
                    "isNightModeEnabled": false,
                    "isJetFocusEnabled": false,
                    "isContinuousMonitoringEnabled": false,
                    "isTemperatureSensorEnabled": false,
                    "isTemperatureIgnored": false,
                    "temperatureOffset": 0,
                    "isHumiditySensorEnabled": false,
                    "isHumidityIgnored": false,
                    "humidityOffset": 0,
                    "isAirQualitySensorEnabled": false,
                    "isAirQualityIgnored": false,
                    "isSingleAccessoryModeEnabled": false,
                    "isFullRangeHumidity": false,
                    "isHeatingDisabled": false,
                    "isHeatingSafetyIgnored": false,
                    "useFahrenheit": false
                }
            ],
            "updateInterval": 60000,
            "credentialsGeneratorPort": 48000
        }
    ]
}

Dyson to Homekit through HOOBS

• Firstly, Set Up HOOBS – Check Out here for the HOOBS Installation Guide.
• Install the Dyson Plugin with HOOBS and Configure.
• Add it to the Apple Home App.
• Once done, You can add and control your devices using the Home App and Siri.

Athom Bridge to Integrate Dyson to Homekit 

Unlike HOOBS and Homebridge, Athom Bridge is a Hardware solution to connect your Non-Homekit devices. There are a number of smart home hubs available to connect and control your devices. Using the Athom Homekit bridge for the Dyson you can automate your smart home devices.

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Dyson Link App or My Dyson App – How to use it?

In Addition to Homekit, You can simply control your device with the Official App.MyDyson is an advanced app available to control, care, and create for your device. From Hair Styling to cleaning the floor to cleaning the Air- The App helps with everything.

It is available to download on Android and iOS Devices. With the app, You can remotely control your Dyson devices – Robot Vacuum, Air Purifier anytime anywhere.

In Addition, You can also automate your device using your Voice. Access control using Siri Shortcuts on the App. If you want to set up Siri Voice controls – Scroll down to know How.

Set up Siri on the Dyson Machine

• Firstly, Turn On Siri on Apple Device – iPhone/iPad.

• Now, Install the My Dyson App >Login to your account and Create the Shortcuts you want.

• Use the Shortcuts with your Voice to enable controlling your device.

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Wrap Up 

While I conclude the guide, Let me remind you that. You surely need a good WiFi Connection to Pair up your devices. Once you get the Plugins connect Dyson to Homekit. You will be able to unlock numerous Home Automation options. While we can also hope that Dyson will soon be bringing Homekit and Matter into its Support. Integrate Seamlessly and enjoy the Convenience through the App.