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How to connect Samsung SmartThings Door Sensor to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The Samsung SmartThings Door Sensor is a compact Zigbee contact sensor that monitors open/close status and temperature. It works natively with SmartThings and can trigger automations across Alexa and Google Home via the SmartThings hub. Long battery life makes it a set-and-forget option.

The verdict

Samsung SmartThings Door Sensor does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.

How to fix it

Samsung SmartThings Door Sensor works with SmartThings, Alexa, and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-smartthings plugin via a SmartThings hub.

Note: This device works best when paired with a compatible hub or bridge.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Get the required bridge hardware — a SmartThings Hub is the recommended option for hosting the bridge software. You can find compatible options on Amazon.

    View compatible hubs on Amazon →
  2. 2

    Samsung SmartThings Door Sensor works with SmartThings, Alexa, and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-smartthings plugin via a SmartThings hub.

  3. 3

    Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — Samsung SmartThings Door Sensor will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.

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