I'm a new home owner and have never looked into home automation products before. My initial preference is towards Apple products since i'm an Apple user since 1998 so i looked into HomeKit and HomeKit compatible devices. BUT information on compatible devices is scattered and difficult to find and even more difficult to know for sure if it is in-fact a HomeKit approved device. Example: Kwikset Kevo Smart Door Lock. I thought it was HomeKit approved with all the third party information on it, but it is not. Which brings up another point. There's much more third party information than first party and of course it's not as reliable and accurate. I prefer to stick with Home Kit approved devices (unless its for something basic like a water leak detector) due to higher encryption standards. Even the Apple website is lacking of information and devices supported. So i figured i'd make a list of first party device listings (no third party or Amazon Associate links for accuracy) here that can be updated by myself or mods. Please help contribute too!
Lighting and Switches
Outlets
Locks
Doorbell
Security/Camera - Caveat here is if it works with HomeKit or if it actually works with HomeKit Secure Video (HKSV or HSV)
Thermostats
Fans
Window and Door Sensors (Contact Sensors) - You can get very creative with these. Refrigerator door open? Junk food cabinet breached?
Shades
Air Conditioning
Smoke/CO/Air Quality/Weather/Leak Detector and Monitor or Sensor
Apps
Apple's List of Compatible Devices
Lighting and Switches
- Philips Hue
- Lutron Caseta Wireless
- Insteon Hub and Devices - No experience with this. From my understanding, the Insteon devices are not particularly compatible with HomeKit, but the hub ties them all into Homekit
- iDevices Wall and Dimmer Switches - Will be released Q2 2016
- Koogeek Wi-Fi Bulb
- Sylvania SMART+ Bulb - Website has not been updated but products are available on Amazon
- LiFx bulbs (eg A19 multi-color) connect directly to Homekit via wifi. If you have difficulty setting up try changing the default device name
Outlets
- Lutron Caseta Wireless
- iHome iSP5 Smart Plug
- iDevices Switch - Indoor and Outdoor
- Connect Sense Smart Outlet
- iDevices Wall Outlet - Will be released Q3 2016
- Elgato Eve Energy - available in US, EU, UK, AU variants.
- Koogeek Smart WiFi plug
- VOCOlink PM1 Smart Plug
- Belkin WeMo switches - via WeMo bridge
- Belkin Wemo Mini WiFi Smart Plug
- Philips Hue Smart Plug
Locks
- Yale Assure Lock SL
- Level Bolt - Completely hidden and looks like a "dumb" lock. Components hidden inside existing deadbolt mechanism.
- August Smart Lock
- Schlage Sense
- Friday Lock
Doorbell
- Robin Proline - Outrageously expensive but only one that works with HomeKit Secure Video
- Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell - Touting HomeKit certifcation soon, but NOT yet as of 10/21/2020
- Eufy Smart Lock Touch - Same as above, NOT yet certified as of 10/21/2020
Security/Camera - Caveat here is if it works with HomeKit or if it actually works with HomeKit Secure Video (HKSV or HSV)
- Logitech Circle View - Native HomeKit Secure Video support. Does not require a seperate app for software updates or additional features
- Eufy 2K Indoor Pan & Tilt - HomeKit Secure Video. Requires Eufy app registration and update, then connect to Apple Home app.
- Eufy 2K Indoor - Same as above but no pan & tilt
- Aqara G2H Camera Hub - HomeKit Secure Video. Also acts as a hub for other Aqara devices
- Arlo Ultra - Requires Arlo hub. Not sure if it works with HKSV
- Elgato Eve Cam
- Nest Cam - Not sure if it's HomeKit approved, but it's listed on Apple.com. Does not have any fuctionality with other HomeKit devices
- Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera with siren
Thermostats
- Honeywell Lyric Thermostat
- Ecobee 3 Smart WiFi Thermostat
- iDevices Thermostat
- Sensi Thermostat
- Tado Smart Thermostat
- Netatmo Smart Thermostat
Fans
Window and Door Sensors (Contact Sensors) - You can get very creative with these. Refrigerator door open? Junk food cabinet breached?
- Eve
- Aqara - Requires Aqara hub. Seems quicker acting than others due to ZigBee interface
- Fibrao
- VOCOlinc - Very short battery life, rated at 6 months
Shades
Air Conditioning
Smoke/CO/Air Quality/Weather/Leak Detector and Monitor or Sensor
- Fibaro Flood Sensor - Detects water leaks and measures the ambient temperature.
- Fibaro Motion Sensor - Detects motion, light intensity and room temperature.
- Fibaro Door/Window Sensor - Monitors the opening of doors, windows, gates and the ambient temperature.
- Fibaro CO Sensor - A certified carbon monoxide and temperature sensor. (available in the fall of 2017)
- First Alert Onelink - Hardwired or Battery
- Elgato Eve - Room (Interior Air Quality, Temp, Humidity), Weather (Exterior Temp, Humidity, Air Pressure),
- Tempo Environment Monitor
- Honeywell Lyric Smart Water Leak Detector - Pre-Order. Not Necessarily Homekit compatible, but can be independently used in your Smart Home environment
- Belkin WeMo Switch+Motion via WeMo bridge
- Netatmo Weather Station - You need at least 3rd generation hardware (sold after mid 2017). HomeKit is enabled via the iOS app.
Apps
- CNET Review - HomeKit apps: The good, the bad and the clumsy - Probably the most comprehensive review of Homekit apps
- Fibaro for HomeKit Connected Devices - iTunes Link
Apple's List of Compatible Devices
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