Extra Accessories for the Apple HomeKit

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Extra Accessories for the Apple HomeKit

The Apple HomeKit is a capable product that is further enhanced with several products from Apple and other manufacturers.  Products that are part of the Apple HomeKit ecosystem are easy to get running quickly and can be managed through the Apple HomeKit app.  Before looking at a selection of available accessories and the unique functions they enable, lets first look at the simple steps necessary for pairing new devices to your Apple HomeKit.

Connecting New Accessories to the Apple HomeKit

With the Apple Home app, you can easily connect all of your accessories within one simple application, which means that you no longer need to master separate for every device you add.  Apple designed the HomeKit so that it only takes a few, simple steps to add HomeKit enabled accessories. All you have to do is log-in to your Home App, press the plus sign in the top corner of the screen, and then hit “add accessory” which then pulls up a list of nearby devices that can be connected. The accessory will also have an eight-digit code on it.  Point your phone's camera at the code, and the device is now paired and can be controlled from the Home app. With pairing complete, you can now further customize its preferences.

These accessories truly unlock the full capabilities of Apple’s HomeKit! As the HomeKit ecosystem expands, you will be able to control an ever-increasing number of elements of your home from one app. The world of accessories that can be paired with the HomeKit, however, can seem overwhelming. To narrow it down, below are several popular accessories for the HomeKit that you may consider starting with.

Favorite Accessories for the HomeKit

Once you begin diving into the wide world of accessories that you can pair with your HomeKit, it can seem overwhelming to choose between the options. However, there are several that stand apart from the rest of the competition. For example, a number of well-known home-improvement companies have recently released products, including Philips and Logitech. For example, Philips has recently released a unique range of HomeKit connected light bulbs and light strips!

Home security is one of the most popular categories of HomeKit accessories. This includes smart locks and doorbells that will enhance the security of your house while making it easier for you to get in-and-out. Many of these accessories will allow you to program them with custom key codes for every family member, and several of the smart doorbells have surveillance cameras installed in them.

Similarly, HomeKit supports several smart lighting products, such as the Philips Hue Kit, Nanoleaf Light Panels, and even the Ring Smart Lighting Transformer. Many of these smart bulb products are also compatible with Siri. This means that you can set your smart bulb to color sync to your music and utilize voice commands through Siri to turn them on and off, brighten and dim them, and even have them flicker like candles.  

For new parents, there are several baby monitor products on the market that can be paired to the HomeKit. The Arlo Baby Monitoring Camera will help you never miss a moment and keep a watchful eye on your baby! These are feature rich devices that can monitor the environmental and air conditions in your baby’s rooms, trigger custom lullabies, and even control color-changing nightlights. Plus, these baby monitors can be connected to your Apple TV, which will allow you to monitor your baby directly from your TV’s screen.

Finally, the HomeKit can also control your home’s thermostats. With these smart devices, you can easily set your HomeKit to automatically adjust your home’s temperature when you arrive home or when you leave for work. Furthermore, you can also set the temperature with your voice as many are connected to Siri.

Overall, by connecting more-and-more devices to your Apple HomeKit, you can simplify your life and maximize its potential!