How to Add Any DoorBird Devices to Apple HomeKit

How to Add Any DoorBird Devices to Apple HomeKit

Ever thought of being able to see who’s at your door, control your intercom, and manage your home security – all from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch? Sounds like a dream, right? With DoorBird integration, this dream becomes a reality! Whether you already own a DoorBird device or are planning to get one, adding it to Apple HomeKit can seamlessly enhance your smart home experience. 

 In this guide, I’ll show you how to easily add DoorBird to HomeKit. Let’s dive in! 

AddtoHomeKit – Editor's Pick

AddToHomeKit is a third-party solution to add any smart home device to Apple HomeKit. It provides HomeKit configuration plugins and step-by-step guides to follow when adding DoorBird devices to HomeKit. It also provides you with a web solution and an app solution to integrate your DoorBird Apple Home integration. You need a little bit of technical knowledge but I personally think most people could get by with AddtoHomeKit.

Why I Like AddtoHomeKit for HomeKit Integrations?

  • Very simple and requires little effort and time.
  • User-friendly. DoorBird D1101V Wi-Fi Intercom Door Station with PoE - Surface Mount
  • Premium service.
  • It has more than 200 devices enabling them to plug in.
  • Offers seamless integration.

Read step guide for operate DoorBird devices with HomeKit integration using AddtoHomeKit.   

What Can You Achieve with DoorBird Devices?

  • Answer the Door Anywhere: See and talk to visitors directly from your Apple devices.
  • Control with Siri: Use voice commands to manage your DoorBird device.
  • Enhanced Security: Monitor your door with live video and motion detection from the Home app.
  • Remote Access: Check and control your DoorBird device from anywhere using Apple’s secure ecosystem.

Other Methods to Add Apple Home compatible DoorBird

ATH Bridge - Affordable Solution

ATH Bridge is the most affordable method to connect DoorBird with Apple Home Kit. In simple words, the ATH Bridge is a plug and play solution that provides you Apple HomeKit DoorBird integration. It is a pre-flashed and compiled server which is designed to have perfect and simple integration.   

HOOBS Solution

HOOBS or the HomeBridge Out of the Box solution is also another superb method to create a Apple Home and DoorBird Integration. HOOBS is an improved version of HomeBridge and includes a fully assembled Raspberry Pi. Another cool thing is that the Raspberry Pi comes with a copy of the HOOBS HomeBridge server pre-installed on a microSD card. 

Read step guide for HOOBS

HomeBridge Solution

HomeBridge is a third-party software solution. It offers Apple Home integration for your smart home devices that don’t directly support Apple HomeKit for DoorBird devices. Also, this is a cost-effective solution.

Read step guide for HomeBridge.

DoorBird D1101V Wi-Fi Intercom Door Station with PoE - Surface Mount

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DoorBird D1101V Wi-Fi Intercom Door Station with PoE

The DoorBird D1101v is a surface-mount Wi-Fi Intercom which allows you to answer your door or gate anywhere. The door bird door station can be easily retrofitted using PoE over Cat5 or Cat6 cable, making it ideal for modern homes and offices. 

Features

  • Full Stainless-Steel Enclosure
  • HD 1080P Camera
  • Two-way audio
  • SIP Integration
  • Bluetooth BLE
  • Built in motion detection
  • 1 x Integrated relay
  • Night Vision
  • Outdoor ready
  • 15v DC PSU (included) or PoE
  • ONVIF Compliant

Specification

DB-D1101V-SM
Finish Brushed Stainless Steel
Features 1 x Bistable relay (triggerable via DoorBird app) Terminal for REX
Wireless Features 802.11 b/g/n 2.4Ghz
Power Input 15VDC or POE 802.3af Mode A
Mounting Flush Mount (Back-Box Included)
Day/Night IR Cut Filter Yes (12 IR LEDs)
Lens Wide-angle hemispheric lens, 180-degree horizontal view
Motion Detection Active (configurable)
Networking Features RJ45 Jack
Video Resolution 1080P
Weather Rating IP65
Operating Temperature -13° to 131°F
Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.56" x 5.98" x 1.26"
Weight 1.04 lbs

Step-By-Step Guide to add DoorBird and HomeKit using AddToHomeKit

  1. Go to the AddtoHomeKit official website.
  2. Select the DoorBird ecosystem.
  3. Once you are directed to the next page, select your preferred solution.
  4. Now select the operating system.
  5. Install the HomeBridge Plugin.
  6. Tap on Add to HomeKit.
  7. Click on the Activation package to activate your account.
  8. Follow the instructions displayed on screen.

Well, not just DoorBird integrations but it allows you to add Ring Camera to HomeKit and add Thinka devices to HomeKit as well! 

Step-By-Step Guide to add DoorBird and HomeKit using HOOBS

  1. Install HOOBS on a Raspberry Pi or any other suitable hardware.
  2. Go to the HOOBS dashboard.
  3. Visit the Home App.
  4. Select "Add Accessory".
  5. Next, select the HOOBS server.
  6. Scan the QR code displayed on-screen.
  7. Finally, follow the instructions on-screen.

You can also add any devices to Apple HomeKit using HOOBS solution.

Step-By-Step Guide to connect DoorBird with HomeKit using HomeBridge

  1. Install HomeBridge on Mac / PC
  2. Edit the configuration file
  3. Open the configuration file using your preferred text editor, such as nano:

    nano ~/.homebridge/config.json
                      

    To use add DoorBird plugin to your HomeBridge config.json using the below command:

                      
                        {
        "platform": "DoorBird",
        "devices": [
            {
                "name": "Front Door",
                "ip": "192.168.1.100",
                "username": "your_doorbird_username",
                "password": "your_doorbird_password",
                "doorbell": true,
                "relay": true
            }
        ]
    }
  4. Run the DoorBird Plugin
  5. Control devices on HomeKit

If you want to more details about DoorBird HomeBridge Plugins, you can view Step-by-Step Guide to Add DoorBird Devices to HomeKit with HomeBridge article.

DoorBird Alexa Integration

  • Install the Alexa App: Ensure you have the Amazon Alexa app installed on your smartphone.
  • Enable the DoorBird Skill: Open the Alexa app, go to "Skills & Games," and search for the DoorBird skill.
  • Enable the skill and log in with your DoorBird credentials.
  • Discover Devices: Ask Alexa to “Discover devices,” or manually add your DoorBird device via the Alexa app.
  • Set Up Routines (Optional): Use Alexa routines to trigger other smart home devices, such as turning on lights when someone rings the DoorBird doorbell.

What You Can Do with DoorBird and Alexa

  • See Who’s at the Door: View the live video feed on Alexa-enabled devices with screens, like the Echo Show or Fire TV.
  • Voice Commands: Ask Alexa to show the door camera or control compatible smart devices linked to DoorBird.
  • Automation: Create custom routines, such as playing a sound or turning on lights when someone rings the doorbell.

Editor’s Pick

When comparing these four methods, my personal pick goes to AddToHomeKit. It is a great fit for people who lead busy lives because it takes very little time and effort. I can use AddtoHomeKit on my desktop, saving me from downloading huge apps or documents. But you must think about what best fits you and your unique demands. I hope this information was helpful to you in determining what the choice was. 

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