How to Connect BTicino to Homekit ? Easy Guide

Offering users with not smart, But Smarter and more sustainable Automated Lifestyles. Bring Smart Technologies and the Best Designs to your Home. You can access Comfort, Security, and Controls using Third-Party Apps. Check Out the Guide to Know Easy Ways to Connect BTicino to Homekit. Throughout the Process, You will need some mandatory equipment including the BTicino Homekit Gateway.

Can you Connect BTicino to Homekit?

Yes, You can connect BTicino to Homekit. Homekit is compatible with selective BTicino home control devices. However, for a few devices, there might be not a direct way to connect BTicino devices to Homekit on the Home App. But There are Other ways that can help integrate and access smart home automation.

BTicino Legrand offers a variety of smart devices, such as;

Smarther Thermostats.
Door entry systems.
Electrical Equipment.
Light Switches and
Other Wiring devices.

Check Out: Arduino to Homekit Integration

How to connect BTicino to Homekit?

In order to connect BTicino to Homekit, First, Make sure to prepare your device and set it up. To begin with, here is a stepwise guide for the Homekit-compatible BTicino devices. So, If you do have a natively supported device- Then You can directly connect it to Apple Homekit.

BTicino Smart Home devices – Compatible with Homekit

Living Now Digital Controls.
Living Now.
Classia.
Living Light.
A system with Classe 300EOS with Netatmo.

Add BTicino to Homekit on the Apple Home App

Set up your BTicino device and Apple device.
Connect your devices to a stable internet source. Make sure that Everything is on the Same Home WiFi.
Install and Open the Apple Home App on your iOS device-iPhone/iPad.

Tap on the + icon and Click Add Accessory.
Enable Bluetooth or WiFi (If required).

Scan the QR Code printed on your device.
Select your BTicino device and Add it to the Home App.
Follow the onscreen prompts and Complete setting up.
Choose Location and Rename > Click Next and Done.

You can also manage your smart home with your voice. These BTicino devices do support Siri Voice Assistants. Control your devices hands-free and remotely anywhere you want.in addition, You can also use Home+ Control Apps for advanced controls.

Integrate BTicino to Homekit – Non-Compatible Devices

As said, a Few BTicino devices are not natively compatible with Homekit.In such cases, You can use the Alternative Integration methods.

Home Assistant Integration.
BTIcino Homebridge Plugin.
Easy-on for MyHome.

Connect BTicino to Homekit Via Home Assistant

By using the Home Assistant Netatmo Integration, You can get support for your BTicino devices. Search for BTicino Integration, You can use the Add Integration Button on the Official Home Assistant Instance.

Once added, Your Device will be automatically discovered by the Home Assistant. You can look for it under the Discovered Option.

Configure BTicino Integration

OR You can simply Configure manually – Follow the steps below to add BTicino on Home Assistant;

Browse to the Home Assistant Instance.
Go to the Settings>Devices and Services Option.
Click on the Add Integration button on the Bottom Right Corner.
Choose BTicino from the available list and Follow the further instructions to complete it.

Add Homekit Integration

Once you have added the BTicino integration, Move on to add the Homekit Integration on the Home Assistant. So that it is possible to make your BTicino devices connect to Apple Home.

You can add either Just a Homekit or a Homekit bridge/Homekit Controller. Go to Settings>Devices&Services>Add Integration>Choose one that you want to add.
Your BTicino device and gateway should be discoverable. You will get a QR Code/PIN code on the Notification.

How to Add BTicino to Homekit on Home App?

Now, Open the Apple Home App>Tap + > Add Accessory> Scan the QR Code received or Insert the PIN code.
Choose your smart home device and Complete Pairing.

Read: How to Connect Matter with HomeKit?

How to Connect BTicino to Homekit? Using Homebridge

Users can also try to connect Non-Homekit Devices to Homekit using the Homebridge. Search for a Perfect Homebridge Plugin for your device, Configure it and You are good to go. With the Plugin, You can access Home Automation and control various devices like;

Lighting|Curtains| Security Systems|Doors and Thermoregulations.

Firstly, Install the Homebridge – Check out here to know how.
Add config.json onto the homebridge my home.
You can install the Legrand BTicino MyHome Plugin on Homebridge.

Use the below configuration code ;

{
    "platforms": [{
        "platform": "MyHome Gateway",
        "ipaddress": "192.168.1.1",
        "password": "12345",
        "discovery": false,
        "devices": [
                /*Static list of devices*/
            ]
        }], 
    "bridge": {
        "username": "CC:22:3D:E3:CE:31", 
        "name": "MyHome HomeBridge Adapter", 
        "pin": "342-52-220", 
        "port": 51826
    }, 
    "description": "My Fantastic Legrand MyHome System", 
    "accessories": []
}

Restart your Homebridge and Pair it with the Home App.

NOTE: Edit your IP Address, Username, Name, PIN, etc.

Apple Home >Tap +>Add Accessory>Scan QR Code/Pin Code and Connect to Homekit.

To Run as Root :

npm -g install homebridge-myhome-tng

You can customize your device settings by editing the config.json file – Here is a template to start with;

homebridge -U .

BTicino Easykon MyHome for BTicino Homekit

To define, My Home is a Full Home Smart Automation System offered by BTicino where MyHomeServer1 is a server-allowing association. It is compatible with Easykon. The BTicino Easykon for MyHome is a Smart bridge that makes your BTicino accessories configure. It runs with a RJ45 Ethernet Connection. Easykon for MyHome has been supported by MyHome Systems since 2000.

You can connect and control your accessories on Smart Home Automation Apps/Platforms. Using the Easykon for MyHome, you can add to Homekit and also use Siri Voice commands.

Here are some Homekit Compatible Accessories you can use;

Lights, Thermostat, Controlled Socket, Roller Shutter, Switch, Windows, Door, Garage Door, Gate, Locks and Scenes.

Not only Apple Homekit, but You can also connect it to Google Assistant, Home Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT, etc.

How to Install Easykon for BTicino MyHome?

You will need ;

A 12V Power Supply.
RJ 45 Connector Ethernet Cable.
BTicino MyHome Gateway and Compatible Accessories.

Now,On the DIN bar – Hook Easykon for MyHome.
Connect the Power Supply to the Upper Left Connector and Ethernet to the Upper Right.
Wait for 30 Seconds and the Status light will turn Magenta.

Map your Accessories;

Once the Physical setup is done, Complete Mapping Easykon for MyHome.It is actually an Automatic Configuration.

On the Browser- Sign in to the Configuration using the IP Address of Easykon for MyHome.
Tap on the Sign in. On the Easykon Device on the DIN rail – Click the Sign in /Unpairing option
Choose the Gateway that you want to connect and Verify the Gateway Information.
Select Connect and Complete Pairing Easykon for BTicino MyHome.
Customize and Rename your Accessories as required.

Configure Easykon MyHome to connect BTicino to Homekit -Apple Home

Now, it is time to connect Easykon MyHome to the Apple Home App.

Install the Apple Home >Open the App> Tap on + > Add Accessory.

Select your Easykon Module and Scan the QR Code on the front of the Module.
You can also Type the 8-digit code. Tap Next> Continue and Done.
Once done, You have now successfully connected BTicino to Homekit on the Home App.

Also: SimpliSafe to Apple Homekit

Final Verdict

In Conclusion, I would like you to note that- The Easykon MyHome is quite an expensive method. But definitely worth it and Easy Steps to Proceed. If you already have BTicino Gateway and Incompatible Homekit accessories – You can definitely give it a try. However, In the case of a Compatible device, You can connect using the Apple Home or Try Home Assistant or Homebridge.

Make sure that your BTicino Gateway is updated to its Latest firmware. Using this guide, Connect BTicino to Homekit and Control your smart home accessories.