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Connect Gladys to HomeKit and use Siri

On the Gladys Side​

To connect your Gladys instance to HomeKit, go to the Integrations menu and click on HomeKit.

You’ll find a QR code there that allows the Apple Home app to add Gladys as a HomeKit bridge.

Home App​

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, open the Home app.

  1. Tap the + icon at the top right, then select Add Accessory.
  2. Scan the QR code displayed in the HomeKit integration page in Gladys.
  3. The app will detect Gladys as a HomeKit bridge and automatically import all compatible devices.

During this initial setup, the app will ask you to assign each device to a room. You can either select an existing room or create a new one.

You can now control your devices via the Home app or with Siri voice commands 🗣️✨

Supported Devices​

Here is the list of currently supported devices:

  • 💡 Light bulbs (On/Off, color, temperature, brightness)
  • 🔌 Plugs (On/Off)
  • 🌡️ Temperature sensors
  • 💧 Humidity sensors
  • 🚪 Door/window sensors
  • 🪟 Roller shutters and curtains

We regularly add support for new device types based on community feedback. Feel free to suggest yours on the Gladys forum!

Adding New Devices After Initial Pairing​

If you add a new device in Gladys after you’ve already linked to HomeKit:

  • If the device is compatible, it will be automatically added to HomeKit in a default room. You can then move it to the correct room manually.
  • If the new device doesn’t appear, try restarting the HomeKit integration by clicking the Restart button, then wait a few seconds for the bridge to reload.

🛠️ Need help? Join us on the Gladys community forum — we’re here to support you!

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