Z-wave is a wireless communication device that helps people communicate with smart home appliances. Also, Z-wave has provided the products to their customer for the past 20 years. So, they have multiple ecosystems in the market. And many people use this service to save electricity. You can buy products like lights, thermostats, sensors, outlets, window cameras, smart garage doors, and more! These products can connected with the smart hub and you can control it. But this Z-wave is not available on Homekit. However, Zwave is not available, this article provides the various methods to connect Zwave to Homekit.
What is Z-wave?
Z-Wave is one of the oldest and leading companies. This allows the people to control the Smart Home networks with their commands. You can control sensor-attached appliances like, door locks, cameras, thermostats, fans, doorbells, and so on. This Z-wave is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Matter. Scroll down to learn, How to connect zwave to homekit.
Does Z-Wave work with Homekit?
Z-wave will not work with Homekit directly. Because this Homekit is created for Apple devices. However, this homekit is applicable for Apple devices, You can use the bridge apps to connect Zwave to Homekit.
How to connect Zwave to Homekit?
Yes, You can connect this Zwave to Homekit using third-party apps. All you need is the stable network connections. Moreover, to integrate with z-wave with Homekit, you need the bridge apps like
- Athom Bridge
- Thinka Hub for Z-wave
- Hubitat
Integrate Zwave to Homekit – Athom Bridge
This is the first method of getting the zwave to homekit. Yes, you can use this Arthome bridge to connect the z-wave with the homekit within a minute. Also, you can use the voice assistant to control the Home appliances using this Z-wave. Before we start up, you should get the Athom Bridge box to your home and it should be connected with the wifi router. Then,
Connect Zwave to Homekit
- If you receive the Athom Homebridge.
- Then take off the SD card of the Athom bridge.
- Place the card in the Hub.
- Connect the server to the internet using a cable.
- Next, turn on the Hub and find the IP address of the router.
- Then, enter the login credentials
- Tap on the Zwave plugin and install it.
Once you install the plugin, just configure it. This is the first method where you can get the Z-wave with Homekit using the Athom Bridge.
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Thinka Hub for Zwave to Homekit
Yes, you can use the Zwave Homekit using this Thinka Hub. In this, thinks hub acts as a bridge and this connects the Z-wave with Homekit. All you need is an account and a Thinka device with a good Internet connection. Generally, the Thinka device is available on all shopping websites with offers. So, you can get this Thinka device from online and offline stores. Then, you should have the account. If you don’t have one, just create an account. And it’s an easy process.
Registering Thinka Hub
- Once you receive the Thinka box, connect the box with the Wifi router.
- Then, you should register the account.
- For registration, open the web browser.
- Search for setup.thinka.eu
- Register the hub >> add the serial key >> click on the lookup thinka button.
- Then, follow the on-screen prompts.
Add the z-wave device with Thinka
- Once, you completed the above steps, just follow this passage.
- Install the Thinka app for setup. This, Thinka app is available on the app store for free.
- Next, launch the thinka app. Open that app >> tap on the add device option.
- Once, you added the device to the Thinka app, go to settings >> Manage Provisional List >> Provisioning list >> find the device >> Name the device >> Set up the automation commands of z-wave devices.
Read also, How to Fix Homekit Automations Not Working?
Connect Zwave to Homekit
This is the final step for controlling the Z-wave homekit. So, go to Thinka app >> Thinka Hub >> choose any home >> add Zwave >> enter the HOMEKIT PIN.
That’s it. Now, you can enjoy the zwave devices on the homekit using the Thinka Hub.
Control z-wave with Homekit using Hubitat
Hubitat is one of the famous devices. This platform helps people to control the smart home appliances. You can control it using the app. Recently they launched the New Hubitat Elevation Model c-8, which gives more features to the people. Also, you can connect the other models of habitat with z-wave devices. For this, you should connect the Z-wave with Hubitat.
Connect Z-wave device with Hubitat
- SET YOUR HUB: Once you receive this hubitat. Connect the hubitat box with the wifi router. Next, create an account on Hubitat.com and register the account.
- CONNECT DEVICE: This means connecting the Zwave device with this Hubitat box. Select the add device tab available on the top right >> Select the find my devices >> Choose any of the devices or brands>> Select z-wave and pair the device >> Then, follow the onscreen prompts.
- CREATE AUTOMATION: You should create the Automation rule and you should use this rule as a command. From the homepage >> select apps >> open the Automation rules app >> create simple automation rules>> i.e switch on room lights >> tap on Update.
- RELAX: Now, you can enjoy the Automation services of the Z-wave using the Hubitat box. Also, you can schedule the automation…
Homekit Integration
Once the Z-Wave is connected with Hubitat then, You should integrate the hubitat box with the homekit. This integration is not certified. But many people are using the Integration of Homekit. So to use the z-wave in Homekit, you should integrate with Hubitat box.
Connect Homekit with Hubitat
- Install the app by navigating the built-in app option in the top right corner.
- Select the Homekit integration app.
- Enable the Homekit Integration.
- Choose any two devices for the basic configuration. And if you did the configuration, you can add the rest of the device by following the same methods. Then, it will show the QR scanner code.
- At the same time, just take your Apple device. Open the Apple Home app.
- Click on the + icon and select Add Accessory.
- Then, scan the QR code for connecting the Homekit with the Hubitat box.
Next, wait until they connect. Then, restart the Hubitat device. That’s it! now you can control and operate the Zwave to Homekit.
Also, read How to Fix Homekit Automations Not Working?
Final Words
I Hope, this article provides the full details of How to connect Zwave to Homekit. So connect this Zwave to homekit using the given methods. In my opinion, if you are already a homekit user, then you can control this device with Homekit. If you don’t have the homekit, and all the devices are bought in the Zwave brand, then you can use and control the devices on the Zwave app. This app is available on the both Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Also, if you find any difficulties, just use the comment sections. Furthermore, if you are interested to know the secrets of Homekit, just follow this website.