Apple HomeKit

Integrating HomeKit into Home Assistant is a great way to extend the control of your smart home. The HomeKit Bridge in Home Assistant allows you to control devices connected to Home Assistant using the Apple Home app on your iOS device.

Integrating HomeKit into HA

1. Adding the HomeKit Integration: - The integration needs to be added manually:

   • Go to the Settings -> Devices & Services menu and make sure you are on the Integrations tab.
   • Click on Add Integration and search for Apple -> HomeKit Bridge.

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2. Setting up the HomeKit Bridge

   Select the device types - domains you want to include in HomeKit and click submit.

   Maximum number of devices

   The HomeKit Accessory protocol specification allows a maximum of 150 unique accessories (aid) per bridge (HomeKit bridge). Keep this in mind when setting filters. If you plan to exceed the 150 device limit, you can create multiple bridges.

3. Getting the pairing code:

   • Click through the screen to pair with HomeKit.
   • After completing the setup, the pairing code will be displayed in the Notifications section of Home Assistant.
   • You will need this code to add Home Assistant to your Apple Home app.

   

4. Adding to the Home app:

   • Open the Home app on your iOS device.
   • Click on the + icon or Add Accessory on the home screen.
   • Use your device's camera to scan the pairing code displayed in Home Assistant or enter the code manually.

5. Configuration in Apple Home:

   • After successful addition, you can rename devices, assign them to rooms, and set up automations directly in the Home app.

Remote Control via HomeKit

To remotely control HomeKit devices when you are not at home, you need to have one of the following devices in your home network as a HomeKit hub:

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These devices act as a central point that allows your HomeKit devices to connect to the internet and be controlled via iCloud. To ensure proper remote control functionality, it is important that the hub device is always on and connected to your Wi-Fi network.

It is also important to note that if you are using the HomeKit bridge in Home Assistant, this solution alone is not sufficient for remote control of devices through the Apple Home app. For remote access, you need one of the above-mentioned devices that serves as a hub and allows communication with the HomeKit network from anywhere.

Options and Recommendations

• Automations: Use the Apple Home app to set up automations that will work together with automations in Home Assistant.

• Device Support: Not all devices compatible with Home Assistant may be compatible with HomeKit. Check the compatibility of individual devices.

• Security: Ensure that your Home Assistant instance is secure, especially if you are opening it for remote access.

• Network Requirements: For reliable use, make sure your network environment is stable and has sufficient coverage for all devices.