Make your incompatible smart home accessories talk to HomeKit
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Are you tired of waiting for HomeKit to come to your favorite accessories? Here are a few options that might be able to help with that! If you`re tired of waiting for your favorite home automation products to gain HomeKit support, it may be time to take matters into your own hands. With the proper hardware — or software, you can bring your Nest thermostat or Ring doorbell into the Home app, putting them right alongside your HomeKit door locks, cameras, etc. Here`s how to connect incompatible accessories to HomeKit! Disclaimer: Some of the accessories mentioned below may be out of stock at Amazon. If that`s the case, make sure to sign up for email notifications once an item is back in stock. Connect incompatible accessories to HomeKit: Before getting started Adding Nest accessories Ring, SmartThings, and more Running your own server Before getting started Before we dig into your options, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. HomeKit-enabled products are a...