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How to connect Samsung SmartThings Motion Sensor to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The Samsung SmartThings Motion Sensor is a Zigbee PIR detector that works natively with SmartThings, Alexa, and Google Home via the SmartThings hub. It also measures temperature and has a long battery life. A versatile sensor for building SmartThings automations.

The verdict

Samsung SmartThings Motion 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 Motion Sensor works natively with SmartThings, Alexa, and Google. For HomeKit, run HomeBridge with the homebridge-smartthings plugin after connecting the sensor to 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 Motion Sensor works natively with SmartThings, Alexa, and Google. For HomeKit, run HomeBridge with the homebridge-smartthings plugin after connecting the sensor to a SmartThings hub.

  3. 3

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

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