How to Integrate Xiaomi Devices to Apple HomeKit

Integrating your Xiaomi devices into the Apple ecosystem with HomeKit is simpler than you might expect. With the right setup, you can easily connect many of your Xiaomi products to the Home app, allowing you to manage and control them directly from your Apple devices. This guide will walk you through the steps to connect your Xiaomi devices to Apple HomeKit, ensuring a smooth and seamless smart home experience.

Apple HomeKit-Compatible Xiaomi devices

Xiaomi smart devices, such as smart lights, smart locks, and lamps, are designed to work directly with Apple HomeKit. They are listed below;

How to Connect Xiaomi Devices to Apple HomeKit

Xiaomi has developed a solution that works with Apple HomeKit, making it possible for various Xiaomi devices to function within the Apple ecosystem. Follow the provided instructions to set it up;

Tips! To check the compatibility, check your Xiaomi device and ensure it is labeled as “Works with Apple HomeKit.”

• Unlock your iPhone/iPad and launch the Home app.
• Select the Add Accessory option from the Home section.

• You can either scan the code or hold the device near the accessory.
  • Scan a Setup Code: Look for the QR code on your Xiaomi device and scan it.
  • Hold iPhone Near Accessory: You can also move your iPhone to the NFC symbol on the device.

Quick Note! If you can’t locate the QR code on your device, select More Options, and the app will automatically detect your device.

• Now, select your device and input the Setup Code, which is labeled or printed on the device.
• Select Continue, then add the Location and provide a Name of your device.
• Finally, click on the Done option to finish the setup.
• Once connected, your Xiaomi devices will appear in the Apple Home app, allowing you to control them using any Apple device or Siri.

FYI! Use the Home app to set up automation and monitor your devices, integrating them into your smart home setup.

Steps to Connect Non-compatible Xiaomi Devices to Apple HomeKit

Connecting Xiaomi devices to Apple HomeKit can be achieved through a workaround since some products don’t offer native compatibility. You can use a third-party app like HOOBS Bridge, an open-source tool that allows non-HomeKit devices to be controlled through Apple HomeKit.

• Foremost, purchase a HOOBS Bridge device from its official website.
• Start by powering the HOOBS device and connecting to a stable WiFi connection.
• Now, visit support.hoobs.org/docs/hoobs-client-apps website on your Windows or MAC browser.
• Choose your device, then follow the on-screen instructions to install and set up the HOOBS Client app.

• Login to your HOOBS account and navigate to the Plugins section.
• Search for the Plugins depending on the Xiaomi device you are connecting and install the relevant plugin for your device.
• Once installed, you have to configure the plugin by providing the required details.
• Now, open the Home app on your iPhone.
• Hit the Add (+) icon and select the Add Accessory option from the menu.

• Scan the QR code shown in the HOOBS Bridge interface.
• Choose the Location of the device and select Continue.
• Your Xiaomi devices should now appear within the Home app, allowing you to control them through Siri or directly from the app.

Conclusion

By using this setup, you can easily bring your Xiaomi’s compatible or non-compatible devices into Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem. This enables you to control and automate your smart home devices conveniently through the Home app, enhancing your overall smart home experience.

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