A long waited Homekit app has been published in the app store.
1. Go to the app and create your devices.
2. Make sure to press Apply changes after each modification.
3. To add LM to Homekit app on iPhone/iPad go to the app on your device, press + and Add Accessory.
4. Select QR code on LM Homekit app and scan it via your iPhone/iPad
5. Follow instructions on the screen.
Apple tried its best to make KNX users life complicated and all the more complex devices have many special and mandatory objects. Use attached documentation to understand what is what and what values are possible.
20.04.2023, 15:56 (This post was last modified: 20.04.2023, 15:58 by emme.)
The very first impressions on the homekit app...
Beautiful and responsive.....
If I necessary want to find flaws I would say:
- the update from iOS to LM takes place when the control is released and not during regulation, trimming on dimmers and CCT/RGB could be annoying
- services/characteristics depending by devices is missing... ie Battery Service linked to a device would be nice to get on a system that include a Zigbee hub and therefore probably battery-operated devices (this is already quite un-easy to achieve on Nodered)
but, in reality, really.... CONGRATULATIONS! finally the last piece is in place!!
Got an issue with Window Covering / blinds serivce.... I'm unsure about the objects its looking for....
Current Position Status * (scale)
I assume it is the Current Position (DTP5.1)
Position State Status * (uint8)
Unknown object.... KNX window convering dows not have a uint8 object, but since this is mandatory, device cannot be created
Target Position Control * (scale)
I assume it is the Target Position (DTP5.1)
Target Position Status (scale)
...don't know what is this
documentation has helped a lot, but I still got few issues:
#1 - Windows Covering percentage
Bus objects for position works 0% open, 100% closed, but HK works inverted
Could it be possibile to add a flag into configuration to choose how handle it?
#2 - Windows Covering uint8 mandatory object
This object does not exist in KNX covers... do I have to create a virtual one and handle the commands? (0/1/2)
btw... I do not use this in my other HK Hub.... just position and it works fine
Minor update.
Certain parameters like Temperature Display Units / Position State / Obstruction are made optional.
Device name validation added - only letters, numbers, dash and space are allowed (same as the Home app requires).
Great job!
The way to combine the Homekit with LM5 is so easy!
By the way, is it possible to add more options for the switch function (Like doorbell switch, in Mosiac, we have "start/stop" mode)?
Without it, I have to execute twice ON/OFF actions in Homekit interface to realize a light ON/OFF function.
Thanks!
@richard7, we can't change how the Home app controls look and behave. If you tap the round icon it will toggle the state without opening the control popup.
Hi Daniel nice app, we are using Thinka for now and I have to say that room organizer and some sync app is needed for professional use.
For Example we have on our installation more than 80 devices basically everytime. So prepare room's and devices and than just sync them to client iPhome saves a lot of clients time and also our time. In case of recovery everything can be synced again.
(01.05.2023, 07:45)admin Wrote: Room assignment is done in the Home app UI, we don't have any control over it. The protocol does not allow to specify device locations in any way.
Protocol maybe not, but for example Thinka Companion application can synchronize rooms from Thinka into the Homekit. So basically it takes rooms from Thinka and reorganize devices in Homekit by Thinka Companion app. Really usefull feature.
