Ring Video Doorbells have become a global hit, with the ability to increase the security of your home at a relatively affordable price. Ring doorbells, along with other Ring devices, can connect to Alexa and Google Home, but where does Apple HomeKit fit? Can you connect Ring to Apple HomeKit, and if so, how do you do that?

MUO VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Can Ring and Apple HomeKit work together? Unfortunately, Ring does not support Apple HomeKit. Several times in recent years, Ring has announced plans to add HomeKit support to its popular doorbells. But currently there is no compatibility. Ring-HomeKit integration is in high demand. In the Ring Community Hub, there are endless messages from users asking for this feature, but it still hasn't been released. This means that it is not possible to connect HomeKit to Ring via Ring's native app. While this may have been the easiest and most desirable option for HomeKit users, there is an alternative way to connect one to the other. To do this, you need an integration platform.

Connecting Ring to Apple HomeKit Smart home integration platforms (also called smart home bridges) can prove invaluable if the provider of one smart device does not natively support the other. After all, a smart home relies on interconnectivity, so having two or more devices that can't communicate can create frustrating barriers. You may have heard of or own the Philips Hue Bridge, and Homebridge and Scrypted work much the same. To connect Ring to Apple HomeKit, consider using Homebridge or Scrypted. Both platforms allow you to connect your HomeKit devices to your Ring doorbell, whether you want to access the app, use the two-way calling feature, or get snapshots of footage. You can also use either of these two platforms to connect HomeKit to your Ring motion sensor, floodlight switch, and other devices.

Homebridge is generally the most popular option and is completely free to use. As long as one of your HomeKit or Ring devices can connect to Homebridge, you can use it to integrate one with the other. You'll need to install the Homebridge server software on your computer to set it up with your Ring and HomeKit devices. You can also install Homebridge on your Raspberry Pi. However, you need to make sure your computer is always on for 24-hour connectivity, which can waste a lot of electricity. The same goes for Scrypted. Alternatively, you can try using the HOOBS plug and play hub. This device works in the same way as Homebridge or Scrypted, but comes in hardware form and is a hub rather than a bridge. HOOBS actually stands for Homebridge Out of the Box and ensures that you can use the Homebridge software quickly and easily, without long setup times.

This device does not consume much power, so it is a lower power option for running the Homebridge or Scrypted software. Although Homebridge and Scrypted are free, the requirement to work on a computer 24 hours a day will likely result in you spending more on your energy bill. Additionally, keeping your computer powered on all the time can lead to overheating, component failure, and an overall shorter lifespan. You'll need to buy the HOOBS device to use it as a smart home hub, while Homebridge and Scrypted are software-based and therefore don't require a whole new device to use. Regardless of which method you use, you'll need to install the Ring plug-in to connect your Ring devices to Apple HomeKit. The process for this varies depending on the method you choose, but it is an essential step nonetheless. You can connect Ring to Apple HomeKit Although Ring doesn't offer native HomeKit integration, you can still use a hardware- or software-based smart home bridge or hub to achieve your goal of connecting the two. This way you don't have to look for HomeKit or Ring alternatives to realize the integrated smart home you want.