Speakers integration
How to connect Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) to Apple HomeKit
The verdict
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.
How to fix it
Amazon Echo Dot is an Alexa device and does not integrate as a HomeKit accessory. Use HomeBridge to expose HomeKit devices to Alexa, or control both ecosystems with their respective apps.
Step-by-step instructions
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Amazon Echo Dot is an Alexa device and does not integrate as a HomeKit accessory. Use HomeBridge to expose HomeKit devices to Alexa, or control both ecosystems with their respective apps.
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Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.
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