Do you want to know How to Use Doorbird to HomeKit? Doorbird is one of the amazing Video doorbells and it will help the user for many Purposes. But sorry Users at Present the Doorbird is not able to connect to HomeKit. In this article, let us see the way to access it with a HomeKit device and get the uses of Doorbird Doorbell. Scroll down the page to learn more.
What is DoorBird HomeKit?
Doorbird is a Video Doorbell device and you can connect it with your Homekit. It allows a user to see, talk, and Open the door. Doorbird sends the notifications to your phone whenever the Doorbell is clicked. Visitors can able to talk to the respective people. Moreover, the DoorBird is compatible with iOS and Android apps.
Note: Now the Doorbird has stopped working with Apple HomeKit/ Alexa / Google HomeKit. In this case, you can use a third-party plugin DoorBird with a HomeKit device such as Homebridge- Doorbird. It will help to access it easily.
In this, Plugin offers many additional features, such as HomeKit Video Doorbell service that attaches a Camera, monitor Sensor, Lock, and room Light services.
Check the Guide, How to Connect Ecobee to Homekit?
How to Use Doorbird to HomeKit?
You can use a Doorbird Video doorbell on Homekit, but now unfortunately it’s not accessiable on HomeKit devices because of Data privacy reasons. Don’t worry it will come as soon in your future.
Doorbird is a kind of Door Communication and you can control the entire door system and it will work based on IP-address-based technology. If you installed the Doorbird device at your home then it will alert you whenever the bell is pressed. Easy to install.
- Disconnect the Old Doorbell.
- Connect two wires in the wall and to the Doorbird IP Video Door Station.
- Place the Doorbird near the door.
- Always connect your Doorbird with your Internet Router.
How to Get DoorBird HomeKit Plugin?
Initally, need to Plugin your Homekit. Then you can use it with Doorbird.
The Steps are:
- Move to the HOOBS Website and log in by using your account details.
- Click the Plugin icon and find the Doorbird Plugin.
- Press the Doorbird Plugin and then click the Install button.
- Further, you have to choose the configuration of the DoorBird device by using the code. We will share it below.
“platforms“: [
{
“Platform“: “Doorbird“,
“doorbirds“: [
{
“name“: “Doorbird 1“,
“ip“: “your.doorbird.ip“,
“username“: “some-doorbird-user (or create a new one just)”,
“password“: “some-doorbird-password“,
“options“: [ “Relay.Hide.2” ]
}
]
}
]
Once, the configuration is completed then you have to restart your HOOBS device and all your DoorBird devices will add automation with HomeKit.
After that, you have to scan and start scanning the Homekit QR Code.
Check the Guide, What is HOOBS? HomeKit
How to Connect Homebridge Doorbird to Homekit?
Previously, you know that there is no way to connect the Doorbird directly. In this situation, we suggest Third-party Plugins like Homebridge. This is one of the best sources to use with your HomeKit. Here we will share the steps to use it.
The Steps are:
- Launch the Home App on your device.
- Click the Home Tab.
- Next, press the Add Accessory then scan the QR code.
The code will be available on Homebridge UI or Your Homebridge Logs. In case, the Bridge is not connected with any accessories then you may receive some message “Need an additional Set-up”. If you see this then you have to add Plugins. You can get this message in the Home app. As well no need to pair it again (Except Smart TVs and Cameras).
Additional Info, How to Connect Apple TV to HomeKit?
How to Add DoorBird Devices to Apple HomeKit Using HOOBS?
This is one of the alternative ways and it is one of the best third-party bridges to Access a Doorbird device with Homekit.
The Steps are:
- Initally, You have to Plus HOOBs into the electric outlet and switch on it. Now the Red LED light will Indicate a Stable Power Supply.
- Further, Connect the device to your Internet Network and check the Red LED turns to Green.
- Launch the browser on your PC Move to the HOOBS official site and install the HOOBS Client Application.
- If you installed it then you can pair your HOOBS device with the HOOBS Client application by using the Network Scanner.
- Next, proceed to offer all the necessary information asked under the setup of a new device Portion and tap to Finish.
Once you have done the process, then you can see that the Doorbird device is connected with Homekit by using a HOOBS.
The Closing Off
From this Guide, You Guys know How to use Doorbird to HomeKit. Currently, the option is not available. I hope it will come soon. But you have another option to use it on HomeKit. We have mentioned the HomeBridge option to use on the HomeKit device. Also, shared the steps to use DoorBird Homekit with HOOBS. Still, if you have any doubt, Let me know in this comment section.