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How to connect Samsung SmartThings Door Sensor to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

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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