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How to Add Any Bosch Smart Devices to Apple HomeKit

Amanda Jones

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How to Add Any Bosch Smart Devices to Apple HomeKit

Bosch HomeKit Integration! Bosch is one of the best smart controllers out there and I really like it. Integrating your Bosch smart controller with Apple HomeKit takes home automation to another level. 

Bosch Home Kit compatibility has been long awaited by me. I have found several third-party solutions to connect and control Bosch devices via HomeKit. This is for anyone who wants to connect Bosch devices to Apple HomeKit. I have given a comprehensive guide so let’s get it! 

Possible Methods to add Bosch Devices to Apple HomeKit

AddToHomeKit [Editor’s Pick]

If you need to add your Bosch to Apple HomeKit, we suggest the AddtoHomeKit is the best solution to it with our experience. Because you have very few steps to follow when adding devices to HomeKit through AddtoHomeKit. 

AddtoHomeKit is app solution and it is very easy to use. It is less time-consuming and low on effort. Especially if you have a busy lifestyle AddtoHomeKit is perfect for you. 

Step-by-Step Guide to add Bosch Apple HomeKit Devices Using AddtoHomeKit

  1. Visit the AddtoHomeKit Website
  2. Select the Bosch Ecosystem
  3. Choose your preferred Solution
  4. Choose your preferred Operating System
  5. Choose your preferred Plugin
  6. Install the plugin
  7. Follow on-screen instructions

ATH Bridge [Affordable Solution]

The ATH Bridge is a small plug and play device that allows you to add any HomeKit incompatible devices to Apple HomeKit. It is basically a pre-flashed HomeBridge server. It is a very convenient solution for creating a Bosch HomeKit.  

Step-by-Step Guide to add Bost HomeKit Devices Using AddtoHomeKit Bridge

  1. Remove the pre-flashed SD card.
  2. Place the SD card inside the server.
  3. Connect the server to the router with the help of the cord.
  4. Turn on the server.
  5. With the help of the router, find the IP address of the server.
  6. Enter the IP address of the server with port 8581 on your machine.
  7. Now enter the standard login credentials.
  8. Select the ‘Bosch-plugin’ and download it.
  9. Log into the server and do the configuration settings.

HomeBridge

HomeBridge is software based third-party support that can be used to connect Bosch Home bridge plugins. This is an affordable method if you don't mind spending too much on smart home systems. 

Step-by-Step Guide to add Bosch Home Kit Devices Using HomeBridge

  1. Install HomeBridge:

    2. First, you need to install HomeBridge using npm:

    Install Node.js > Open the terminal > Type “npm install -g homebridge”
  2. Install HomeBridge Plugins: 
    3. sudo npm install -g homebridge-bosch
  3. Configure HomeBridge:

    4. You need to configure your HomeBridge by editing the config.json file located in the ~/.homebridge directory.

                      {
    "platforms": [
        {
            "platform": "Bosch",
            "username": "YOUR_BOSCH_USERNAME",
            "password": "YOUR_BOSCH_PASSWORD",
            "devices": [
                {
                    "name": "Your Bosch Device Name",
                    "type": "YourDeviceType"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}
  4. Start Homebridge:
  5. Add Homebridge to HomeKit:

    6. Open the Home app on your iOS device. After tap the “+” icon to add an accessory. Then scan the QR code displayed in the Homebridge console or manually enter the HomeKit setup code.


  6. Control Your Devices:

    7. After successfully adding Homebridge to HomeKit, you can control your Bosch devices via the home app.

You can also integrate Sonoff HomeKit, Ecovacs HomeKit and Meross HomeKit using HomeBridge solution. 

HOOBS

HOOBS (Homebridge Out of the Box) is a user-friendly platform. It simplifies the process of setting up and managing Homebridge. It is a popular open-source software. Also, it allows you to create HOOBS Bosch integration easily.

Which Apple Devices Can be Used to Control Bosch Devices?

  • 11" iPad Pro (2nd generation)
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (4th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • 11" iPad Pro (1st generation)
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad (5th generation)
  • 10.5" iPad Pro
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (2nd generation)
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (1st generation)
  • 9.7" iPad Pro
  • iPad mini-4
  • iPad mini-3
  • iPad mini-2
  • iPad mini (1st generation)
  • iPad Air 2
  • iPad Air (1st generation)
  • Apple TV 4K
  • Apple TV HD
  • HomePod
  • Apple Watch with Watch OS 5+
  • iMacs with MacOS Mojave (10.14)

Bosch Smart Home & Matter

Many Bosch Smart Home products work with Matter in a variety of ways. Depending on the device, the smart helpers are directly Matter-capable or can be transferred with a bridge to the Matter radio standard via a Smart Home controller II. 

Bosch Smart Home & Matter

Matter Compatible Bosch Smart Home Devices 

  • Bosch Smart Home Controller II
  • Smart Radiator Thermostat II [+M]
  • Smart Relay
  • Room Thermostat II
  • Room Thermostat II 230 V (Underfloor Heating)
  • Smart Plug Compact
  • Smart Motion Detector

Bosch Smart Home Controller II – Central Hub with Matter

Bosch Smart Home Controller II
Bosch Smart Home Controller II

The Bosch Smart Home Controller II is a powerful hub. It works with the Matter protocol and can control your smart devices with Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home. 

  • Centralized Control
  • Matter Supported
  • Local Data Security
  • Quick and Easy Installation

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Beautifully Designed
  • Highly Accurate Temperature Measurement
  • Easy to Install
  • Privacy (Everything Works Locally)

Cons

  • Temperature Overshoot (Approx. 1 Degree Too Warm)
  • App Not Giving Push Notifications
  • Range is Limited
  • No Historical Temperature Curve Visible

Compatibility of Bosch Smart Home Controller and Bosch Smart Home Controller II

Product With Controller II Compatible? With Controller Compatible?
360° Indoor Camera Yes Yes
Outdoor Siren Yes Yes
Motion Detector Yes Yes
Eyes Outdoor Camera Yes Yes
Eyes Indoor Camera II Yes Yes
Radiator Thermostat No Yes
Radiator Thermostat II Yes Yes
Light Control No Yes
Light/Shutter Control II Yes Yes
Smoke Alarm No Yes
Smoke Alarm II Yes Yes
Room Thermostat No Yes
Room Thermostat (Underfloor Heating) No Yes
Room Thermostat II Yes Yes
Room Thermostat II 230 V Yes Yes
Shutter Control No Yes
Door/Window Contact No Yes
Door/Window Contact II (Plus) Yes Yes
Twinguard Yes Yes
Twist Yes Yes
Universal Switch (Flex) No Yes
Water Alarm Yes Yes
Smart Plug No Yes
Smart Plug (Compact) Yes Yes

Editor’s Pick

Personally, we recommended AddtoHomeKit as the way to go. Because what we like most about AddtoHomeKit is how low on effort and less time-consuming it is. The steps we need to follow are very few and it is less complicated compared to other solutions. But you would consider your preference and go with a desktop solution, app solution or maybe a device solution. 

FAQs


Yes, you can control your Bosch smart home system via Siri.

Yes, you can control via the Apple Watch with at least Watch OS 5+ and a Mac with at least MacOS Mojave (10.14).

Germany

Yes, Bosh home connects work with Google.

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