Get control of your smart home devices with your fingertips. Lights, Locks, Fans, Humidifiers, Sensor, Switch, Camera, Purifiers, AI, and the Smart list goes on. With multiple categories and numerous devices, everything in one place can be easily accessible and automated with Home Assistant. By connecting Home Assistant to Homekit, you can get more than 2800 integrations for your Smart Home devices. Try it right now with the guide below.
Can you Add Home Assistant to Homekit?
Yes, You can add Home Assistant to Homekit. The Home Assistant Integration allows you to add, connect, and control any Homekit devices. It is an Open Source Software and Hub to build up Smart Home automation and Integrate your devices.
Home Assistant proves to be the Best Alternative method to connect Homekit and Non-Homekit Compatible devices. If you have a device that cannot be connected to Homekit directly, you can first add it to Home Assistant Integration. After that, You can add the HA Entities and Connect to Homekit.
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How to connect Home Assistant to Homekit?
To Connect Home Assistant to Homekit, There are TWO Integrations available. To let you add your devices, automate, and experience an Apple Ecosystem, you can use the integration.
- Homekit Bridge.
- Homekit Device.
You can integrate and then automate the devices on your Apple device conveniently with Home Assistant.
- The First step to Start is to install the Home Assistant Software on your device.
- Once it is installed, Set it up and begin to Add the Integration you want.
Homekit Bridge to Connect Home Assistant to Homekit
The HomeKit Bridge is an Integration that brings your Home Assistant Entities to the Apple Homekit. This bridge adds your Smart devices to the Home app, so you can easily control it on the app on your iPhone/iPad.Siri Voice Control is also accessible with the Homekit Bridge.
In Simpler terms, Whatever devices you have added/connected to the Home Assistant, will automatically appear on the Apple Home App. Homekit Bridge works seamlessly for devices that are Homekit compatible and also those that do not support Homekit natively.
For example, You want to connect a Non-Homekit device to Homekit. Such as Roomba, Hinkley, etc. In such case, You can add the HA Integration for your Smart device. Then, Use the HomeKit Bridge and set up automation on the Home App.
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How to add HomeKit Bridge Integration?
Once you add the HomeKit Bridge Integration to your Home Assistant Instance. The bridge is auto-discovered and you can find it under the Discovered tab. If not discovered, Follow the given Manual Configuration Steps.
- On your Home Assistant Instance, Go to Settings >Devices and Services.
- At the bottom, Click on the Add Integration Button.
- Search for Apple and Select the Homekit Bridge.
- Add the Integration. Choose your device type, name, and Other details.
- and Complete the Setup and Configuration by following the onscreen prompts.
TIP ON THE SCROLL– You can also edit your IP Address to make any customized changes and create the automation you need on your connected devices. To do that, you will need the current IP Address, and configure the right code on the Configuration. yaml file.
Home Assistant to Homekit on Home App
Once the setup is done, you will need to enable the HomeKit Bridge. Add this to your config file.
homekit:- Start the Home Assistant, If the Integration is successful -Your devices will now appear on the Home app.
- Open the Home Assistant frontend, You will see a notification card displaying a Pairing PIN Code and a QR Code.
- On your iOS Device, Install and Open the Apple Home App.
- Tap on + >Add Accessory > Scan the received QR Code or enter the PIN.
- If unavailable, Click on Don’t have a code or Can’t Scan.
- Select the Home Assistant bridge > Confirm adding an Uncertified Accessory.
- Tap on Add Anyway >Enter PIN > Complete the Setup and Click Done.
- HomeKit Bridge, Home Assistant, and Connected accessories can now be controlled through the Home and Siri.
HomeKit Device Integration
The HomeKit Device Integration is quite different from the HomeKit bridge. This is only accessible and lets you connect the Smart Home devices that have the WORKS WITH HOMEKIT logo to Home Assistant. Therefore you cannot connect Non Homekit compatible devices or on the Home App.
This integration probably works if you want another controller app other than the Apple Home. Use Home Assistant as a Homekit Controller and Create unique automations. There are three different ways you can connect Home Assistant to Homekit devices.
- Wifi or Ethernet.
- Bluetooth.
- Thread – HA Thread network or Apple Thread border router.
Before proceeding, make sure of the Mandatory Prerequisites.
- Complete the HA Installation and Set it up.
- Find the Homekit Pairing Code.
- Turn on your devices and get a stable network connection.
- Remove the device if it is connected to the Apple Home app.
- Any Apple device is a must.
- You should have devices that can act as Thread border routers, support bluetooth, wifi.
The Steps to implement the mentioned three methods differ accordingly. Add the HomeKit Device integration and carry out the methods as required. You can check out the detailed procedure here.
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Wrap Up
Home Assistant to Homekit is an excellent way to tackle most of your Smart Home difficulties. You can either use it as a whole new controller or use it to connect to the Home App. Either way, you will unlock a variety of Intricate automation, and smart home settings and control various devices. For more Homekit-related guides, Do Check out our curated articles at ConnectHomekit.com