Recently I came across this question How to connect Minoston to Homekit? on many forms and other platforms. So many people just discuss the Minoston product but they not providing the step guide for – Connect Minoston to Homekit. So we come up here and we provide a good solution guide for How to Connect Minoston to Homekit.
Is Minoston compaitble with Homekit?
Yes! Minoston is compatible with Homekit. There are many products provided by Minoston for Home automation, Some may connect directly with homekit but some may not. Though Mioston provides a Z-wave device, you can connect it to the homekit using this guide.
What Minoston devices are compatible with Homekit?
You can connect Minoston to the homekit directly – Only if you are using the SMART PLUG (MP22WH). If you are using
- Z-wave device 800 series.
- Z-wave device 700 series.
- Wifi device.
- Timer switch.
- Remote outlet & Photocell timer.
These device is not able to connect homekit directly. But you can use any of the Bridge software or third-party apps to connect Minoston to homekit. Let’s see – How to connect Minoston to Homekit with the step-by-step guide.
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How to connect Minoston to Homekit? Smart Plug (MP22WH)
If you are using this Minoston smart plug(MP22WH) – Then you can connect it directly with Homekit. All you need is a good internet connection. Then, add the Minoston smart plug MP22WH device on the home app by following this guide,
- Open the Home app.
- Click on the “+“ or Add accessory button.
- Tap on the QR code option.
- Then, Scan the code and
- Tap on add and click on the done option.
The QR code of the Minoston is available on the back of the device.
NOTE: You can add MP22WH Minston only with iPhone/iPad.
Connect Minoston to Homekit
Automate Connect Minoston => Bridge software >> connect to homekit >> Automate via Home app.
Other than the MP22WH device, all the Minoston devices are not compatible directly with Homekit. You should use the bridge software and bridge apps like,
- Smartthings.
- Hubitat.
- Fibaro.
- Matter.
- Vera.
- Amazon alexa.
- Google Assistant.
- Z-wave.
Also, the latest devices like the z-wave dual outlet can connect with bridge software and automate in Homekit. For the detailed info, read below.
Connect Minoston to Homekit – via Z-wave
You can connect all types of Minoston devices on Homekit using Z-wave. All you need is the Z-wave hub and software to connect Minoston devices. First, you should connect z-wave with Homekit, For the installation, read this How to Connect zwave to Homekit. Once you are done with your setup, then you can directly add accessories with Z-wave and automate on Homekit.
Automate Minoston To homekit using smartthings
To add the Minoston device on Smartthings; open the smartthings app >> search as add accessory or “+” button >> add the Minoson using code >> add the device. That’s it. Once you add the Minoston to smartthings, then link smartthings with Homekit. Follow this For installing the How to Get SmartThings App on Homekit.
Connect Minoston To Homekit using Matter
Many smart plugs provide a matter port that can be directly connected with Homekit. First, you should connect the Homekit with Matter. Then, scan the code, and the accessory will be added to the Matter device. Once it is added, you can automate it through Homekit. It’s so simple, right?
Still facing the issues of connecting Minoston to homekit. Then connect the device with stable wifi and automate it. You can use eero as a router for a better connection. Also, use the other bridge software for automating the Minoston devices. So Once you connect the Minoston device with Homekit, you can automate the device from everywhere.
Also, read How to connect Sonos to Homekit?
Final Words
I hope this guide provides the full details of How to Connect Minoston to Homekit. So you can buy the Minoston devices from online and offline stores with a warranty. Once, you are connected then you can automate every device on Alexa. Still facing issues connecting Minoston to homekit, just use the help center – available 24/7.