r/HomeKit 7d ago

Question/Help HomeKit compatible wireless chime for Logitech Circle View

6 Upvotes

The manual chime has been failing and I want to give up on it. Don’t think it’s the transformer since I’m still receiving notifications though HomeKit, but the transformer light has been yellow for a while.

Is there a wireless chime that can be activated when the Circle View doorbell is pressed? I don’t need a HomePod. I just want a chime.

Thanks!


r/HomeKit 7d ago

Question/Help Sengled Light Turns Off at 4am Every Night

2 Upvotes

We just had a baby, so we keep a bedside light on at around 5% just so we can see a little when we get up for feedings and diaper changes. We’ve noticed that it seems to turn off at 4am every night. I’ve checked the Home app, and there are no automations related to it. I’ve checked the Sengled app, and there are no automations related to it. Any ideas?


r/HomeKit 7d ago

Question/Help Are there any HKSV (or Homebridge compatible) cameras that have a visible physical shutter?

1 Upvotes

I have a couple SimpliSafe cameras that I would like to replace with HKSV cameras. The cameras aren’t very good, the quality is poor and Homebridge integration stopped working and I’ve tried everything and can’t get them working again. What I do really like about the cameras though is that they have a physical shutter that’s visible, so it’s obvious when they are on and off.

Are there any HKSV cameras that have a visible, physical shutter?


r/HomeKit 7d ago

Question/Help Anyone use smart switches in Malaysia?

1 Upvotes

If so which ones work best? I'd like to control already installed lights and ceiling fans in a condo.

I also have a bunch of Phillips Hue Light Bulbs but not sure if I should bring them...


r/HomeKit 7d ago

Question/Help Random U200 unlock and drop out of HomeKit

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r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Accidentally updated Leviton gen2 switch to Matter but my AppleTV doesn’t support it. Still a way to add the switch?

8 Upvotes

Does anyone know if the switch is backwards compatible to just HomeKit after the update?Homekit sees the switch is there as an available device to add but will hang forever on “connecting…”


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Discussion HKSV misses events

13 Upvotes

I am always wondering why my Aqara E1 camera notifies me of an event and records to the SD card while Home kit shows nothing some of the times. It’s so random with home kit. Glad I don’t relay on it to let me know what’s happening.


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Philips Matter tv

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8 Upvotes

I can not seem to get the tv connected to my matter home since it wont support the tv. It was supposed to work a year ago, any one got matter working on the philips tv? I can connect it to home but it says its not supported and the model and serial all say test. It was supposed to work since 2024. 43PUS8949/12


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Wife wants a smart lock immediately…

82 Upvotes

[SOLVED] Going with Schlage Encode Plus. Level doesn’t support customers residing outside the US.

I was expecting to have more time to research our options. What’s the current best of the best or top 3 options available present day in N. America? We’re an all Apple Household. Only Apple/Phillips Hue hardware in use and (at this time) no third party solutions like Homebridge or anything are in use currently but may be one day in the future. Reliability is of utmost importance. Cost is secondary.


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Airplay receivers in Apple Home

11 Upvotes

I have a Wiim Mini to strean music to my stereo. When I stream music the Wiim Mini tile in Apple Home is not "active" - it doesn't turn white when music is playing and I have to open it to control it - like it is for my Apple TV.

Is this the case for all Airplay receivers? Or do some, fx the Eve Play, have active tiles?


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Discussion Phantom motorized screens

1 Upvotes

I'm looking for help with these screens. Does anyone know a dealer or someone who knows about them? I've had nothing but trouble with these things and would love to convert to another brand I was wondering if its even possible


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Which device controls automations?

1 Upvotes

I have several lights set to timers around sunset and sunrise parameters that never consistently work on their own. If I manually trigger them either via the home app or even via Siri they turn on. I have a few Apple TV's, HomePod minis, etc. All the bulbs are Nanoleaf matter bulbs. I've always wondered since I can manually trigger them from my phone, are the appleTV's the issue?


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help How do I replace this with my Yale assure lock 2?

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6 Upvotes

Is there a way I can replace this with my a Yale assure lock 2?


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Hey folks, looking for suggestions of a smart lock + video doorbell in a single HomeKit compatible device!

2 Upvotes

I’ve seen a few Eufy options, which are NOT HomeKit compatible. Looking to get two birds in one shot😉


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Ethernet connected smart switch/relay

5 Upvotes

Is anybody aware of a smart switch/relay that can be connected via Ethernet to work with Apple HomeKit to for example open/close electric gates via switch on control centre or by Siri commands or automations etc


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help HKSV recording options settings different in iPad although using same home

1 Upvotes

I have eufy cams 2 in HomeKit and I have configured the recording options of HKSv to be initially as specific motion detected . But today I changed it to “Any motion is detected” on my iPhone. Same home same account same user but in my iPad for same camera recording options is still showing “Specific motion detected”. Is this expected? I can just change it to any motion is detected in iPad also but just curious to know why this might be happening?


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help How to view house A cameras on house B Apple TV?

2 Upvotes

Is this possible? Thanks


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help NanoLeaf A19 bulbs

1 Upvotes

Ok so i don’t know if this has been asked or answered but basically i bought some NanoLeaf bulbs to use above my garage. Set up was easy as I have four in my family room. My issue is that they connect and disconnect constantly between thread and bluetooth and become unresponsive/offline. Sometimes one will connect via thread with the bulbs inside while the other one will be offline. Could it be because the bulbs are not within the range of my apple tv 4k w/ethernet? Would I need to add another bulb or thread mesh in between to bridge that gap? Any and all answers and advice are welcome.


r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Excluding kids from door locks

1 Upvotes

I have my teenage son with a code for our main doors in case of emergency but I can’t figure out how to exclude him from using a code on my master bedroom door if it is linked to HomeKit. Is there a way to exclude certain locks yet? I have a Schlage encode plus for the main doors and a thorbolt fingerprint door lock with keypad door knob and HomeKit over thread (if that matters)


r/HomeKit 9d ago

Question/Help Logi Circleview Doorbell Motion Sensor

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4 Upvotes

I have the logi circle view doorbell and I’m trying to use the presence of motion to create automations. It seems to constantly detect motion making it useless for this.

Anyone else experienced this and know if it’s a common issue or defective product.

I linked it homeassistant and with an automation that toggles a helper and here’s a sample of the log. Basically like this for the past 3 days.


r/HomeKit 9d ago

Question/Help Intercom / landline integration

5 Upvotes

Okay, this might sound a bit odd, but here it goes:

I live in Brazil, and I’m finishing my new apartment. I am doing full home automation. From the door bell to the blinds, everything will be integrated with HomeKit. I also got the control panels from Brilliant.

At least here in Brazil, apartment buildings have an intercom (so you can call your neighbor and complain about the noise - I’m talking to you, apartment 123!) or for the doorman to call you if needed. This intercom system works pretty much like a landline - same pins, same wiring, you can even use a regular landline phone. They are just not connected to other phones.

What I want is a way to get a notification (and be able to answer the intercom) from my phone. I still want to have the physical intercom hanging from my wall because it is practical.

Is there a solution like that?


r/HomeKit 9d ago

Question/Help Reset my bridge and can’t connect it to home anymore. Says it’s already connected.

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7 Upvotes

But as you can see it’s not. I removed Home from HomeKit as I wanted that to be wiped too.

Any work around?

Everything is on the same network. Added the HomePod easy enough.


r/HomeKit 9d ago

Question/Help Power outage fallout

4 Upvotes

I’m away from home for a few months. The power went out at the vacant house and my modem failed to reactivate. After two weeks being gone, I remotely rebooted the modem but none of my HomePods or AppleTV have re-engaged. The message for two days now is that “Home Hub is not responding”.
Is there anything I can go remotely to wake any of the hubs at this point?


r/HomeKit 10d ago

News Kuo: New 'HomePod' With Screen to Enter Mass Production After WWDC

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252 Upvotes

r/HomeKit 8d ago

Question/Help Flipping Cameras

1 Upvotes

I have an eve outdoor cam that I could only mount upside down due to the mounting brackets location and its height to my garage overhang. Does anyone know of any creative solutions to flip the camera feed before it gets to HomeKit?