HomeKit Beta

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.

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

Any news on apple certification for existing locks?

Hi Konrad, I second Lars’ request for update. Also, It would be nice to receive a reply to my message above … Best regards, David

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

And something extra special for you: Apple Home (Tedee PRO only) | tedee.com :slight_smile:

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.

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.

HomeKit for new locks [DONE] HomeKit for existing locks: Mobile app & firmware ready [DONE] Certification by Apple [DONE] Public release [IN PROGRESS]

Firmware update is here

Nothing for me yet !!!

How did you get it ? Did it just appear in the app ?

@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

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

Hello,

How about Matter compatibility in the future? Do you have any plans?

@Andrey please use other post to discuss about Metter, thank you.

Got it working as native HomeKit accessory.

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.

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?

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!