# HomeKit Beta **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [July 8, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64 "2024-07-08T20:19:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/41 "2024-07-08T20:20:01Z")
Dear Konrad, thanks for the Update. Hopefully Apple is on time with the certification for existing locks. Please let us know how the status is on HomeKit for existing locks. ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/42 "2024-07-08T20:20:02Z")
Same here Konrad. I have been wondering how the HomeKit process will work for existing lock as we do not have “Homekit IDs”. Are you going to issue and send an “Homekit ID” for each existing Tedee lock (already sold and installed) ? This is important if we want to sell our locks in a few years. Please describe the process. Best regards David ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/43 "2024-07-08T20:20:04Z")
Any news on apple certification for existing locks? ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/44 "2024-07-08T20:20:05Z")
Hi Konrad, I second Lars’ request for update. Also, It would be nice to receive a reply to my message above … Best regards, David ---
**Author:** ![Tedee.admin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Tedee.admin](https://community.tedee.com/u/Tedee.admin)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/45 "2024-07-08T20:20:06Z")
Certification is still in progress we are waiting for audit result from Apple. Bismuth, it will just work you do not have to warry about. You will add Tedee Lock to Home App using Tedee App. You will not need the HomeKit Setup Code ---
**Author:** ![Tedee.admin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Tedee.admin](https://community.tedee.com/u/Tedee.admin)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/46 "2024-07-08T20:20:08Z")
And something extra special for you: [Apple Home (Tedee PRO only) | tedee.com](https://tedee.com/knowledge-base/apple-homekit/)🙂 ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/47 "2024-07-08T20:20:09Z")
Great stuff. HomeKit for existing locks will push your product in the same class as competitors like nuki, but with the benefit of being better looking, quieter and faster. There will still be some that argue about the price, but there are competitors to iPhone and still the product tops android phones in many markets. I am using my Tedee lock since more than a year now with HomeKit (homebridge plugin) and it’s really an enhancement. Hopefully Apple will finish their audit soon. Can’t wait to see all users get their hand on this cool feature. ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/48 "2024-07-08T20:20:11Z")
Thank you Konrad for the message and the HomeKit online guide. We are excited this is finally coming true. Can’t wait to add my Tedee Lock to the Apple Home app. ---
**Author:** ![Tedee.admin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Tedee.admin](https://community.tedee.com/u/Tedee.admin)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/49 "2024-07-08T20:20:13Z")
HomeKit for new locks [DONE] HomeKit for existing locks: Mobile app & firmware ready [DONE] Certification by Apple [DONE] Public release [IN PROGRESS] ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/50 "2024-07-08T20:20:14Z")
Firmware update is here ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/51 "2024-07-08T20:20:15Z")
Nothing for me yet !!! ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/52 "2024-07-08T20:20:16Z")
How did you get it ? Did it just appear in the app ? ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/53 "2024-07-08T20:20:17Z")
@David, Yes it just appeared around 17:30 pm today, Berlin timezone. I think you need a corresponding app version that hasn’t been approved by apple yet. So I’ve got the new firmware but still no HomeKit ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/54 "2024-07-08T20:20:19Z")
Hey, sorry for the confusion we made earlier today. HomeKit integration for existing locks will arrive together with firmware version 1.4.XXXXX and app version 1.130.0 To speed things up you may activate the “Beta tester” mode in your tedee user account settings. Best, Andrzej ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/55 "2024-07-08T20:20:20Z")
Hello, How about Matter compatibility in the future? Do you have any plans? ---
**Author:** ![Tedee.admin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Tedee.admin](https://community.tedee.com/u/Tedee.admin)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/56 "2024-07-08T20:20:22Z")
@Andrey please use other post to discuss about Metter, thank you. ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/57 "2024-07-08T20:20:24Z")
Got it working as native HomeKit accessory. ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/58 "2024-07-08T20:20:25Z")
Same here ! It just works beautifully ! Good work Tedee Development team ! Now just waiting for the Keypad and I will be all set ! Konrad, please congratulate everyone involved. ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/59 "2024-07-08T20:20:27Z")
I want to purchase Tedee lock. Can you please clarify the following regarding HomeKit support: 1) Is it right that HomeKit support means no need to purchase the bridge? 2) Auto-unlock speed is the same with and without the bridge (in FAQ it is said that bridge leads to faster unlock, is it still the same with native HomeKit support added)? 3) Is there any difference between old lock with HomeKit support added via software update and new lock with HomeKit out of the box? 4) How to identify the new lock version? ---
**Author:** ![User\_migrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@User\_migrated](https://community.tedee.com/u/User_migrated)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64/60 "2024-07-08T20:20:29Z")
Hey Andrey, 1) That very much depends on what you need the bridge for… HomeKit hub does not update the lock automatically, nor it allows remote access for Android mobile devices, and it does not broadcast iBeacon to speed up Auto-unlock… HomeKit hubs let you change the lock position remotely, check the battery status and check whether the lock is locked or unlocked 2) in general it works more stable with the bridge but the mobile app ALWAYS connects with the lock over Bluetooth during Auto-unlock 3) no difference after you add it to Home App… the only difference is how you do it 4) new locks have different bar codes and SKUs (ending with “HK”) and are packed in new boxes with “Works with Apple HomeKit” icons. Take care! [Previous page](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.tedee.com/t/homekit-beta/64.md?page=4)