Here, we are providing the guide to add SwitchBot to Homekit. So integrate the plugins of SwitchBot to automate the Apple Homekit SwitchBot on the home app. Already, you know that the SwitchBot is a brand, that provides various smart home products for automating the non-homekit device using the Home app. Also, these SwitchBot Botts help people to make their homes more comfortable. So use these bots to automate the switch, coffee machine, and other appliances by connecting them. In addition, to know How to Connect SwitchBot to Homekit? Read below
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Does SwitchBot work with Homekit?
Yes, SwitchBot works with Homekit. You can buy any SwitchBot accessory to automate it on the Apple Home app. You can integrate the SwitchBot accessories with or without an External device to automate it on Home app. Before that, ensure that you have a stable network connection. Here, we provide a detailed guide to connect SwitchBot to Homekit.
How to connect SwitchBot to Homekit?
You can connect SwitchBot HUB to Homekit using the external device or you can use the Direct method. Though Smart Home automation is the future. And it’s the best way to save your energy and current. So you connect the SwitchBot accessory with Homekit – You can automate it on the Siri. Moreover, to connect the Switchbot accessory, You should connect the accessory with Hub. Now, we can see the guide to integrate the SwitchBot Hub with Homekit.
Add SwitchBot Hub with Homekit – Directly
You can connect SwitchBot Hub with Homekit directly – Only if the SwitchBot Hub is directly compatible. First, ensure the SwitchBot Hub is compatible with Homekit. To know that, use the manuals or their official site to ensure the compatibility of the Switchbot Hub. So, if this SwitchBot device suits homekit directly, Then
Connect SwitchBot HUB with Homekit:
- From the SwitchBot app App.
- Search for Settings >> Homekit >> copy the code.
- At the same time,Open the Home App.
- Tap on the Add Accessory option.
- Select the enter the code option.
- Then, enter 8 digits of the device.
- Follow the Onscreen Prompts to pair the device.
NOTE: The 8-digit code is available on the SwitchBot App.
If you people can’t pair the SwitchBot accessory – try to get a pair on Homekit using the external device.
How to Pair SwitchBot to Homekit? Using External Device
First, Connect Matter with Homekit >> Then, connect SwitchBot with Matter.
If you can’t pair the SwitchBot with Home app directly, use this way. You can use the Matter Hub as an external device for automating it on the Apple Home App. Or else, use the Matter devices to connect SwitchBot accessory with Apple Homekit. In addition, you should integrate the Matter with Apple Homekit to automate the non-homekit device with the Home app. For the Integration – use this to Connect Matter with HomeKit.
Add SwitchBot with Homekit using Matter – SwitchBot Hub
First, you should connect the SwitchBot accessory with Hub( You can buy the SwitchBot Hub enabled with Matter for easy Automation). Or else, connect the Hub with the Matter configuration. To connect the Hub,
- First, Ensure that the SwitchBot Hub is connected to the Wifi device.
- Connect the SwitchBot hub with the SwitchBot app.
- From the app >> select settings >> Matter configuration >> Copy the setup code.
- Then, open the Apple Home app>> add accessory >> paste the code.
Now, you can automate any devices – which are connected with the SwitchBot Hub.
NOTE: If you are using a SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter-enabled device, you can use the scan option to add a hub to Homekit. The QR code will be available at the backside of the Accessory.
Add a SwitchBot accessory to Homekit – SwitchBot to Homekit
Once you connect the Hub of SwitchBot To Homekit. Now, you can add any SwitchBot accessory with Hub to automate the accessory on the Home app.
- Ensure that you have a stable network connection.
- Then, unbox the SwitchBot accessory.
- Connect that SwitchBot accessory with the SwitchBot App.
- Then, from the app select settings >> matter configuration >> Tap secondary device.
- Now, the SwitchBot accessory is available automatically on the Home app.
That’s all about adding the SwitchBot accessory to the Homekit. Therefore, Once you connect the SwitchBot accessory with Homekit, You can automate it on the Home app. This will be possible only if you connect the SwitchBot Hub, SwitchBot Mini Hub, SwitchBot Hub enabled with Matter, or SwitchBot plug with Homekit.
Other ways to Connect SwitchBot with Homekit
There are many ways to connect the SwitchBot accessory with Apple Homekit. However, you tried Matter support to connect the SwitchBot device to the home app. With the same method of using the external device – You can use
- Homebridge
- Hoobs
- Home Assitant
- Smartthings.
- IFTT.
- Hubitat.
So you can use any of these external devices to automate the SwitchBot accessory with Homekit. Already, you know that these external devices will connect non-homekit devices with Homekit. So this external device will play a vital role in automating the Smart Home. Yes, First you should connect the external devices with the Homekit. Then, you should add the SwitchBot device to the external device. In addition, the Plugins for each platform will be available on Github. So make use of Github for Integrating these devices with SwitchBot accessories for smart Home automation.
What is the SwitchBot device connected with Homekit? SwitchBot with Homekit
You can automate any SwitchBot accessories to Homekit for smart Home automation. Furthermore, use the above guide to automate the devices on Apple Home app. Therefore, you can automate any SwitchBot accessories like,
- SwitchBot Plug Mini.
- SwitchBot Bot.
- Curtains.
- SwitchBot Hub 2.
- Blind Tilt.
- Meter Plus.
- Vacuums.
- Universal Remote.
- SwitchBot Tag and more.
Can I use Voice commands for SwitchBot accessory?
Yes, you can use Alexa and also Siri to automate the Smart devices of SwitchBot accessories. Enabling these voice assistants is very simple. So if you are using Alexa, then you just open the app >> cloud service >> Alexa >> toggle it and use the Voice commands. If you are using Siri, just enable it and automate the device.
Final Words
I hope you may get a clear guide on SwitchBot accessories and the Smart Home automation. Finally, Recall that to automate any SwitchBot accessory, First you should connect the accessory to the SwitchBot Hub. Then, you should connect it with Homekit. After completing all these procedures – You can automate every SwitchBot accessory on Home app. Therefore, if you have any doubts related to SwitchBot to homekit – Use the comment box.