Locks integration
How to connect Kwikset Halo Smart Lock to Apple HomeKit
The verdict
Kwikset Halo Smart Lock does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.
How to fix it
Kwikset Halo does not support Apple HomeKit natively. Use HomeBridge with the homebridge-kwikset plugin, or pair the lock with a SmartThings hub and use HomeBridge to expose it to the Home app.
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Get the required bridge hardware — a HomeBridge server is the recommended option for hosting the bridge software. You can find compatible options on Amazon.
View compatible hubs on Amazon → - 2
Kwikset Halo does not support Apple HomeKit natively. Use HomeBridge with the homebridge-kwikset plugin, or pair the lock with a SmartThings hub and use HomeBridge to expose it to the Home app.
- 3
Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — Kwikset Halo Smart Lock will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.
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