Have you heard about Apple’s Homekit? It’s like the coolest thing since sliced bread, am I right? With Homekit, we can control our entire home with a simple voice command or through our mobile devices. Can you imagine how baller that is?
So, the real question is, do Iotty devices play nice with Homekit?
Here's what we cover:
Is Iotty Compatible With Apple Homekit?
Yes, you can make Iotty smart switches compatible with Homekit. However, since they are not natively compatible, you will need to use Homebridge to set it up and work properly.
What Is Iotty?
Iotty is a smart light switch that you can control through voice commands, Apple Homekit, and mobile devices like iOS and Android. It connects to your home Wi-Fi network using Bluetooth, so you don’t need to hard wire it to the wall.
You can control the switch using voice assistants like the Amazon Echo or Google Home. You can also control the Iotty switch using your iPhone or Android device.
How To Add An Iotty Device To Apple Homekit
If you are ready to set up Homekit with your Nest device using Homebridge, follow the instructions below:
How To Add An Iotty Device To Apple Homekit
1. Download Homebridge.
You can find it for free at homebridge.io.
2. Install and open the Homebridge software program.
4. Search for the Iotty plugin.
5. Click the install link to install the plugin.
6. Configure the plugin.
This screen will automatically be displayed after it is installed. You will be asked to give it a unique name and other settings.
7. Restart Homebridge.
You can easily do this by clicking the restart button on the top right of the dashboard screen.
After restarting, the settings you configured will take effect automatically. You can now control your connected device with Siri or a mobile Apple device.
Conclusion
Setting up an Iotty device with Homekit is a quick process you can do in just a few minutes using the steps above. Once it is set up, you can use your iOS mobile device to control your connected device using Siri shortcuts and voice commands or the free Apple application for iOS called “Home.”
