HomeKit DIY
Make your incompatible smart home accessories talk to HomeKit
Want to bring your favorite smart home accessories over to HomeKit? Here's all of the ways that you can try to get them added to the Home app!
Mikah Sargent
Mikah Sargent is Senior Editor at Mobile Nations. When he's not bothering his chihuahuas, Mikah spends entirely too much time and money on HomeKit products. You can follow him on Twitter at @mikahsargent if you're so inclined.
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