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Apple HomeKit is Apple’s smart home platform, used to connect and control supported smart home devices from Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, and Apple TV.

With HomeKit, users can control devices through the Apple Home app, create scenes and automations, and use Apple voice control for hands-free operation.

ComfortClick can connect to Apple HomeKit, allowing supported devices from the ComfortClick configuration to be exposed and controlled through the Apple Home app.

After the integration is configured, users can control building functions such as lights, switches, thermostats, and other supported devices directly from their Apple devices.

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Integration process

Before syncing ComfortClick with Apple HomeKit, make sure that all required devices are added under Endpoints. Make sure you're in the same network with your iOS device as your bOS server. Procedure for adding devices to HomeKit is similar to Alexa and Google Home. HomeKit is located under General and API.

Add each device as a separate endpoint and configure the correct device type and display name. The display name is the name that will appear in the Apple Home app.

After adding the devices, select each endpoint and open its General settings. Each endpoint contains required and optional functions, depending on the selected device type.

All required functions must be configured for the device to appear correctly in the Apple Home app. For example, a lamp requires an ON/OFF function, while a slat device may require functions such as Slat Type and Current State.

When all devices are configured, enable the main Endpoints node.

Next, open the Home app on your iOS device and add a new accessory. The ComfortClick endpoint should appear as an available accessory.

After selecting the accessory, the Home app will ask for a setup code. In bOS Configurator, select the main Endpoints node and open the General settings. The password code should be visible there. Enter this code into the Home app.

Complete the device setup in the Home app by assigning devices to the correct rooms or locations.

After setup is complete, the devices can be controlled through the Apple Home app, used with Apple voice control, and integrated with ComfortClick automation.