Recently, I purchased the Tuya accessories. But those devices are not compatible with Apple. So I search for a solution. And I got the perfect tools to automate the Tuya to Homekit. Also, you can integrate the smart home accessories of Tuya to Homekit. For more queries like How to Connect Tuya To Homekit ? Just scroll down.
Is Tuya Compatible to Homekit?
Yes, Tuya is compatible with Apple Homekit but not directly. You can use and automate the Tuya devices on Homekit. You can control all the devices like Lights, cameras, sensors, and so on. So, to control this, First, you should get the Tuya and Homekit. Then follow the other steps to connect the Tuya to Homekit.
How to Connect Tuya With Homekit?
You can connect this Tuya to a homekit using third-party devices or software. Those are,
- Smart life app.
- Homebridge.
- Hoobs.
- Tuya Cloud Project and so on.
- Or else connect Tuya smart app with Home app.
So these are the hardware and software solutions for connecting Tuya to Homekit. We can use the one-by-one device to connect Tuya to Homekit. You can choose any of the hardware or software methods and automate the Home security systems.
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Connect Tuya with Homekit using the Smart Life App
This Smart Life app and Smart Tuya app are the official Tuya app. Smart Life app is one of the best apps and is used to automate Home security things through the Homekit. This smart Life app helps you to automate home accessories with both Android and iOS devices. Then,
- Open the app and select Me option.
- Select Homekit and tap on Discover Homekit Device.
- You can pair any device with Homekit using the Bluetooth option and device by selecting the Add to Home option.
Finally, add the device to the homekit and control the home accessories with the Smart Life app. If you can’t connect the Homekit with the Smart app, just follow the site to debug,… CONNECT TUYA WITH HOMEKIT
Connect Tuya to Homekit – Homebridge
Homebridge is one of the best solutions to connect the Tuya to the homekit. This actually helps the smart home accessories to control it via both Android and Apple devices. You can use the SIRI command to order the Smart Appliances. Before that, you should install the Homebridge on your device.
For Installation, you can follow; Connect Homebridge using this Guide.
Once you install the Homebridge, then install the plugin of Tuya
- Open the Terminal tab on your MAC device.
- Enter the Plugins.
npm install homebridge-tuya-platform
- Then wait for some time, until the installation is successful.
- Once, you install the Plugin, you should configure it.
- So, you should edit the JSON File of the Homebridge plugin.
cd ./node_modules/homebridge-tuya-platform/config
- Then, JSON file by >> vim config.json.
Homebridge plugins for Tuya
{
“bridge”: {
“name”: “homebridge-tuya-platform”,
“username”: “BE:B9:AC:79:6C: CA”,
“port”: 8081,
“pin”: “034-85-687”},
“description”: “This is a Homebridge Plugin of Tuya.”,
“platform“: [
{
“platform”: “Tuya Platform“,
“name”: “Tuya Platform“,
“options”:
{
“username”:
“password”:
“access”: ” * “
“accessKey”: ” *** “
“lang”: “en”,
“endPoint”:
“projectType”: “2″,
“appSchema”:
“tuyaSmart”,
“countryCode”: 86
}
}
]
}
You can customize the Password, ID, and so on according to your device. So, once you configure these plugins, you can automate and integrate the Smart Home accessories with the Home app.
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How to add Tuya to Homekit using HOOBS?
To access the Tuya to Homekit, you can also link the Tuya with the Hoobs device. Also, you should get this Hoobs device from the online and offline stores. Once you receive the HOOBS box, then install the Hoobs on your device.
For Installation, just follow this guide; What is HOOBS & How to connect Hoobs with HomeKit?
Once you install the Hoobs device, you should install the Tuya plugin to access and control the Home appliances.
- From the Homepage of Hoobs, just click on the Plugin tab.
- Install the Tuya Plugin from the official site of HOOBS.
- You can choose according to the location.
- The final step is to configure the plugins.
To configure, visit HOOBS >> configurations >> insert tuya lan Plugin.
And check once the plugins are configured. So check that through the Installed Plugins option. Once you complete the configurations, you should add the particular accessory to access your Home accessory. To add the accessory,
- Open the Home app on your device.
- Click on Add Accessory.
- Then, choose the code.
- Enter the eight-digit code on your device.
Then, finally, it is done. Now you can access the particular accessory from the home app from everywhere.
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Connect Tuya to Homekit using IOT Cloud Project
You should directly create the Developer account on Tuya. Also, need the Tuya smart app on your Apple device. Once you install the Tuya Smart app, you can follow the given guide
- Create the Development account using http://iot.tuya.com/
- Create the cloud project and select the link the Tuya.
- LINK TUYA APP: cloud Account >> development >> cloud project >> QR code. Then, open the Tuya app >> select the All Device tab, and link the account.
- ADD DEVICES: You should extract the device ID to add the Accessory device. Then, copy the device ID from the device and paste it into Datacenter.
- Moreover, to add the device, you should get Device permission. For that, go to My Service>> Cloud Menu >> click IoT core >> Sign up for the trial Plan.
- EXTRACT TUYA LOCAL KEY: Cloud >> API explorer >> smart home management system >> paste the Device ID >> submit the request.
- CONFIGURE: Homebridge >> Device tab >> name >> Tuya ID >> Copy and paste the local Key >> Save. Restart the homebridge and add the accessory to the Home app. Now, you can control the Tuya to Homekit
What are the Tuya devices connected with Homekit?
You can connect all the Tuya devices to Apple Homekit with or without Bridge software. So if you have any Tuya smart devices like,
- Lighting
- Tuya Sensors
- Tuya Smart Wifi Controller.
- Smart Home Appliances.
- Tuya switch Controller
- Cameras
- Smart Lock- Tuya and more.
All you need is the smart device to automate it on the Home app.
Can I pair Tuya smart Switch with Homekit?
Yes, you can pair the Tuya smart Switch with Homekit by using the guide. Tuya’s smart Homekit switch solution enables Homekit Integration using external software. But if you bought the latest Tuya smart switches, then you can add it easily with one tap on Tuya Smart App. Use the below paragraph to connect the Tuya smart app to the Apple Home app.
How to Transfer the device of Tuya Smart app to Apple Home app?
Bind Tuya smart device in Smart app with Apple Home app by
- From the Tuya smart app >> select ME >> Click on Homekit.
- Select the Tuya device and bind it.
If it’s not paired – Use the Bluetooth scan option and pair it. Then, tap on Paired device >> control pannel >> select pencil icon (available on the Top right side) >> click on Add to Home. That’s it. Now the device gets bound. These are the simple steps to automate the Tuya smart devices on Home app.
Therefore, if you are not able to integrate the Tuya device with Home app – Just follow these Bind options. Also, connect the Tuya smart switch with the Tuya smart app and bind it on Home app to automate it on Apple Home app.
What are the Other devices to connect Tuya to Homekit ?
You can control the tuya with the Homekit using a third-party device. Devices like,
Final Words
This article provides the full details of How to Connect Tuya To Homekit. You can use any of these methods to connect Tuya to the homekit. Moreover, comment on your favorite methods to control the tuya. If you have any doubts related to this article, just use the comment sections.