How to connect Openhab To homekit? Many users are willing to use this openhab platform on the Home app. So, you should have a stable network connection and bridge apps. Furthermore, the interface of the openhab is easy to use and automate using the voice controls. So, for Integration openhab to Homekit for automating the smart home, just scroll below.
Is Openhab compatible with Homekit?
Yes, This OpenHab is compatible with Homekit. Also, you can automate various accessories like door locks, switch cables, fans, security systems, and so on using this Openhab platform. So to automate these accessories with homekit, you should install the bridge software. To learn how to automate the accessory with Openhab, just scroll down.
How to Connect OpenHab to Homekit?
First, you should have a bridge box or bridge software to connect Openhab to Homekit. Because this Openhab is not able to connect directly with the Homekit. So we are using the bridge apps for automating the smart home through Homekit. Therefore, you need any of the bridge boxes or software from the listed device,
- Homebridge.
- Hoobs.
- Homekit Add-on.
- Athom Bridge and so on.
Prerequisites for Openhab:
You should check the Prerequisites for connecting the Openhab to the homekit.
- You need a stable network connection.
- Any Bridge box or software.
- MetaData of Openhab (Latest version).
- Home app.
- Apple Devices.
How to connect OpenHab to Homekit using Add-on?
Already, you people know that OpenHab is Free software. You can install this OpenHab UI for free on any device. You can use this Market for Smart Home automation. To install this, you should register and create the New OpenHab Account. Then, install and set up the OpenHab using Setup OpenHab on Homekit. Finally, connect the Homekit Addon with OpenHab within a minute.
Connect Homekit ADDON with OpenHab:
Homekit Addon acts as a bridge to connect Homekit accessory with OpenHAB. Once, you connect this Homekit Addon, then you can automate every accessory with Voice control.
- Once you install and setup the OpenHab on your device,
- Add Metadata for smart Home Automation.
- Tap on Settings >> Homekit Integration >> Scan QR code.
- Then, scan the code from the home app using the Mobile device.
Once, it is connected you can add the accessory with OpenHAB for Automation.
How to connect OpenHAB to Homekit using Homebridge?
Yes, you can’t use this openhab platform directly on the homekit. So we are using the Homebridge software as a bridge for integrating and automating the Smart Home accessory. To use this openhab platform, you should have the Homebridge on Homekit.
For the installation of Homebridge on Homekit, Just Tap here; Connect Non Homekit Devices with Homebridge.
Get OpenHab Plugins
You will get the OpenHAB Plugins on the official site of Homebridge. So all you need to do is, from the home page >> go to any web browser >> search for Homebridge >> Tap on the plugins tab >> search for Openhab Plugin.
That’s it you will get the Openhab plugins. Once, you get this plugin, just integrate the plugin with the Homekit by giving a guide. Furthermore, you can use the Metadata as the plugins.
Configure Openhab on Homekit
Once, you add the openHab plugins, just configure the openHab on the Homekit. Also, for the configuration, refer to the given guide. Furthermore, add the accessory with the Homekit and automate the accessory with the Home app.
Connect OpenHAB to Homekit – via Hoobs
Already, you people know that hoobs is a play-and-plug device. So, to connect Openhab to Homekit, you should have the hoobs device. Also, you should connect this device to the Home app for automation. If you don’t know how to connect the hoobs box with Homekit,
just read this article, What is HOOBS and how to connect to homekit?
OpenHab Plugin;
Once you integrate the device with Homekit. You should add the Openhab source to the homekit for accessing the Smart Home accessory in the home app. So, Get the openHab plugins on the official site of the Hoobs. If you do not have the lates version of Openhab plugins on the Hoob, just use the metadata as the plugin. Then, configure the plugin. For configuration, just use the given guide. That’s it you are done.
Connect Openhab to Homekit using AthomBridge.
You should have the homebridge server and Athombridge box with Zigbee integration will be easy to connect Openhab to Homekit. Or else you need the Zigbee2mqtt bridge for connecting the Openhab to Homekit. All the plugins and configurations of Openhab are available on the official site. so just add the plugin and automate the Home automation.
Also, read How to add accessory on Homekit?
Connect OpenHab to Homekit using Home Assistant.
Yeah! If you are still looking for alternatives, just connect Openhab to Homekit using Home Assistant. For this automation, you should need the Home Assistant with the MQTT. Then, you should configure the device with the MQTT broker. Once you have completed the configuration, you can control the Openhab to Homekit. Furthermore, if you need any plugins for this HA, just refer to the official site. This method does not work on all the devices. So check the compatibility before Configuring the MQTT on Homekit.
So, once you complete all the steps and you integrate with the Homekit. Then, you can add the accessory with the Openhab on the Home app. That’s it. You are done! Now, you can automate the OpenHab to Homekit.
Also, read How to Connect Yale Lock to Homekit.
Why Should I Use OpenHAB?
Generally, OpenHab is one of the best open-source home automation software. Adding and changing the plugins of the different accessories can be done on Openhab without installing any other party apps. Moreover, you can add up to hundreds of accessories for smart home automation. Once, you integrate the accessory with Openhab you can use the Voice control option for automation. Also, Openhab is compatible with Linux, Mac, Windows, Raspberry, Docer, and Synology.
Can I automate any products on Openhab?
Yes, you can automate any product on Openhab. You can automate the openhab platform through Windows, Mac, Raspberry PI, docker, and so on. But it’s not compatible with homekit directly. But here we provide the details of How to connect OpenHab to Homekit.
Final Words
I hope this article provides the full details of How to connect OpenHab to Homekit. My opinion of Openhab to Homekit is good, but automating the accessory with homekit directly without using any bridge apps will be perfect for Automation. Maybe, we will expect it in the future! for direct automation. Furthermore, if you have any doubts related to this article, just use the comment box.