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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 "...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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Lyric T5 does not respond to commands via Apple Homekit [closed]
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Connect dumb lamp to Hue/Homekit without switch
I would like to connect a dumb lamp to my Hue/Homekit setup.
The lamp is powered by G9 LEDs and, as far as I know, there are no G9 smart bulbs.
I am also unable to exchange the physical wall switches....
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How would I make a wifi alarm clock? [closed]
I was just wondering how I would create a completely custom wifi alarm clock, what are the things I would need in terms of IoT? I would want to control it via a custom built ios app. I am trying to ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Home app unavailable devices
With iOS home app, I’m seeing that all the devices on a particular bridge sometimes go offline until I restart my HomePod Mini. I know they’re not offline, since the HomePod turns them on or off with ...
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HomeKit + KNX / industry standard bridge
I am relatively new to home automation and was wondering what would be the industry standard bridge to make KNX homes work with HomeKit.
I am primarily interested in understanding features, cost ...
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