Integrating Sensibo devices with Apple HomeKit enhances the convenience and functionality of your smart home. With HomeKit, you can control your Sensibo Air, Air PRO, and Sensibo Pure devices using your iPhone, iPad, or Siri voice commands. This seamless integration enables you to manage indoor climate and air quality effortlessly, centralize device control, and set up personalized automation routines. Follow this guide to connect your Sensibo devices to Apple HomeKit.
Steps to Integrate Sensibo Devices to HomeKit Using the Sensibo App
If you own a HomeKit-compatible Sensibo device, the integration process is straightforward. Install the Sensibo app on your iPhone from the App Store and follow the below instructions.
Add Your Sensibo Device to the Sensibo App
1. Power On Your Device: Plug in your Sensibo device and ensure it is powered on throughout the setup.
2. Launch the Sensibo App: Open the Sensibo app on your iPhone or iPad and sign in. If you are a new user, you must create an account and log in.
3. Initiate Device Setup: Tap Add Device and select your Sensibo model from the list provided.
4. Assign a Home and allow Location: Create a new Home or select an existing one and allow the app to access your location. This is an important process for the app to detect nearby networks.
5. Connect to Wi-Fi: Enter your Wi-Fi credentials and tap Connect. Ensure your Wi-Fi is set to the 2.4 GHz band for better connectivity.
6. Scan the QR Code: Use your iPhone to scan the QR code printed on the Sensibo device. Alternatively, manually enter the code using the Enter Code Manually option.
7. Sync with AC Remote: For Sensibo Air and Air PRO, point your AC remote at the Sensibo device and press the power button. This ensures the device is properly paired.
Add Sensibo Devices to HomeKit
Once your device is configured in the Sensibo app, you can proceed to integrate it with HomeKit.
1. Access Settings: In the Sensibo app, navigate to the settings page.
2. Generate HomeKit Code: Tap on Apple HomeKit to generate a QR code or setup code for HomeKit integration.
3. Open Home App: Launch the Apple Home app on your iPhone or iPad. If you haven’t installed the app, get it from the App Store. Then, open it and tap the + icon.
4. Add Accessory: Select Add Accessory, and scan the HomeKit QR code provided by the Sensibo app.
5. Configure Device: Assign the Sensibo device to a room, name it, and complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions.
6. Finalize Setup: Press Done to finish. Thus, integrating the Sensibo device with HomeKit has been successful.
How to Add Incompatible Sensibo Devices to HomeKit Using HOOBS
You can integrate Sensibo devices that lack native HomeKit support using HOOBS. Connect the HOOBS device to power and to the network using an Ethernet cable. Wait for the LED light to turn green, indicating it is ready.
1. Install HOOBS Software: Download the HOOBS app on your PC from the official HOOBS website and log in.
2. Access the Plugins Tab: Open the HOOBS dashboard and navigate to the Plugins tab.
3. Install Sensibo Plugin: Search for the Sensibo AC Plugin and click Install.
4. Configure Plugin: Edit the configuration file in the plugin settings. Add your Sensibo account credentials.
5. Restart HOOBS: Save changes and restart the HOOBS device. This generates a HomeKit QR code for your Sensibo device.
6. Add Device to HomeKit: Open the Home app on your iPhone, tap Add Accessory, and scan the QR code generated by HOOBS.
7. Complete Setup: Assign a name and location to your device in the Home app, then tap Done.
FAQ
You cannot directly add all Sensibo devices to HomeKit, as not all of them are compatible with the HomeKit. To bridge the gap, you should use the HOOBS platform.
