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Questions tagged [apple-homekit]

For questions about the Apple HomeKit home automation system, accessories compatible with the system and controllers for the HomeKit framework. This tag may also be used for questions about any HomeKit APIs/development tools.

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Ambient lighting with IKEA Tradfri and Apple HomeKit

I have the IKEA full color spectrum smart bulbs and I'm very happy with them. Technically they are regular zigbee bulbs. Today I control them with homekit, see "Today." What I want is to use the video out of my Mac Mini as input for the light's…
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Controlling one device using Alexa and Siri at the same time?

Can I have one device set up with HomeKit and Alexa at the same time e.g. a motion sensor, or a smart plug? I must stress I am asking whether it is possible to set up the device with the two services at the same time.
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HomeKit 16.2 architecture update killed MyQ home bridge

I have a Chamberlain MyQ home bridge that was successfully controlling our garage door opener (equipped with an 888LM MyQ control pad) for years, until last Tuesday when we performed the HomeKit "upgrade" after installing iOS/MacOS/iPadOS/tvOS 16.2…
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Connecting air conditioner to Apple's HomeKit

I'm planning to connect my air conditioner to Apple's HomeKit app. At first I searched for ways to do it, but I couldn't find a solution that would work for that project. As I've found, Apple actually released a 'non commercial' protocol…
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Ceiling fans - Can I use a smart switch to control a dumb fan?

There are a handful of "smart ceiling fans" available that are really expensive (up to $500). Is there an easy way to just add a smart wall switch with a cheap dumb ceiling fan to get the same result? The fans in question are hardwired, not using…
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Can't connect IKEA TRÅDFRI driver to TRÅDFRI app

I have a 30W TRÅDFRI driver for the kitchen top lights, and I want to control them with a TRÅDFRI dimmer. That works like a charm. What doesn't work, is to add the TRÅDFRI driver to the TRÅDFRI app so I could use my smartphone to control the kitchen…
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Ikea TRÅDFRI gateway

I’m looking into the ikea TRÅDFRI to use with my HomeKit setup but keep reading the gateway requires internet access. What does it need the internet for? Does it need an external service?
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Lyric T5 does not respond to commands via Apple Homekit

I have a friend who has a Lyric T5 Wi-Fi thermostat which he was controlling from his iPhone via Apple Homekit. Recently, all commands from his phone stopped reaching his device, demonstrating that they were no longer connecting to each other. Why…
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Do Belkin Wemo switches integrate with Apple HomeKit?

In March of 2016, Belkin announced that they would not be supporting Apple HomeKit any time in the near future. This meant that integration was basically impossible across Apple devices. However, that article was over a year ago now. Has the…
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Monitor Eufy Homebase from iPhone Apple Home?

I have a Eufy Homebase 2 with 6 EufyCam 2C and a wired doorbell connected. The Homebase is setup as a “room” in Apple HomeKit. The Homebase is Ethernet connected to Xfinity new router, with wifi enabled as backup, in case Ethernet is unplugged. xFi…
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Create Light Switch with HAP-NodeJS, MQTT and fail safe

I'm trying to get into setting up my own home automation. I've already setup HAP-NodeJS & MQTT on a raspberry and I've flashed a esp01 with NodeMCU. What I want to do is create a light switch with the esp01 that has a fail-safe so the normal light…
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Ikea Tradfri Gateway don't connect to a network

I connect my Ikea Tradfri to a router. All three lights are on, but the App can't found the gateway. I use an IP scanner on my Mac, and I can't found Gateway. The app suggested that if I am sure that Gateway is connected to the same network (and it…
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How do debug pairing of matter/thread devices with HomeKit (Apple TV 4K 3rd gen)?

I am trying to connect 2 Eve motion blinds (thread based devices) to an existing HomeKit setup. The home hub is an Apple TV 4K (3rd) gen. When I scan the barcode of a blind, it is recognised. When I select Add to HomeKit on my iOS device, it starts…
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Controlling a KNX gateway with Apple HomeKit

Are there any KNX gateways that work with Apple HomeKit? I'm currently using the BAB Technologie EIBPORT V3 and have to speak to it via CUBEVISION 2 which works very poorly. I would love to find a way to simply control my KNX devices (primarily…
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Is it possible to implement the HomeKit Accessory Protocol directly on an Arduino or some other microcontroller without the need for a bridge

It seems that all solutions involving homekit make use of a bridge server, so I am confused as to why none of the setups that I can find are implementing homekit directly on the microcontroller. Is this even possible? Would some sort of special chip…
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