The Home app makes it easier to control all the Smart devices at your home easily. For that, the Smart TV devices must be compatible with Apple HomeKit. If your Smart device is in-compatible with Apple HomeKit, you can use a third-party bridge like HOOBS to integrate the device with HomeKit. To do so, you need to set up the HOOBS bridge and configure the plugin for your Smart device.
How to Set Up HOOBS Bridge
1. Plug in your HOOBS device to the power source and turn it on. The red light on the HOOBS device denotes that it is connected to the power.
2. Now, connect your HOOBS device to the WiFi router using an ethernet cable. When the red light turns green, it indicates that your HOOBS device is connected to the internet.
3. Launch a browser on your PC and visit the official website of HOOBS.
4. Download the HOOBS Client app on your PC. If you’re connecting the HOOBS device to the app for the first time, you need to use Network Scanner.
Note: If your device is already set up, you can directly log in to your HOOBS account using the Client app.
5. After that, select your HOOBS device from the Setup a new device and provide the necessary details. Tap Finish Setup to complete the setup.
6. When your HOOBS device does not appear on the setup screen, you can add it to the app manually using the IP address.
7. Now, you will be prompted to log in by creating an account.
How to Install and Configure the Plugin
After setting up your HOOBS bridge, you need to install and configure the plugin to generate the Homekit setup code for your Smart device.
1. After logging into the HOOBS Client app, select the Plugins tab from the home page.
2. Search for your desired device plugin.
3. Install the Plugin and tap the Configuration button.
4. Enter the configuration code for your respective Smart device or input your Smart device login credentials.
Note: Install and use the official app provided for your Smart device to create an account and use the credentials for configuration.
5. Restart your HOOBS device to generate the HomeKit Setup QR Code for your Smart device.
How to Add Devices to HomeKit
1. Open the Home app on your iPhone.
2. Click the + icon at the top, and choose Add Accessory.
3. Now, scan the HomeKit Setup QR Code generated for your device using the HOOBS bridge.
4. Select the Location of the device and click the Continue button.
5. If you wish, you can rename your device. Then, tap Continue, and click the Save button.
6. Now, you can control the respective device with your iPhone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check the SD card on your HOOBS device, and try changing a different one. Restart your HOOBS device. If the problem continues, disconnect the HOOBS device from HomeKit and re-establish the connection.