You can integrate your akubela devices with Apple HomeKit to control supported devices using the Apple Home app or Siri on your Apple devices.
What You Should Know
Supported panels and their firmware versions.
Device | Version | Remark |
HyPanel | 51.1.23.45 and later | |
HyPanel Lite | 41.1.23.22 and later | Supports integration only when used as a gateway |
HyPanel Plus | 52.1.23.42 and later | |
HyPanel KeyPlus | 53.1.34.14 and later | |
HyPanel Lux Piano(RT61) | 61.1.23.23 and later | |
HyPanel Lux Ring(CT61) | 161.1.30.76 and later | Supports syncing to Homekit when used as a gateway |
HyPanel Pro | 71.1.30.63 and later | |
HyPanel Ultra | 281.1.31.18 and later | |
HyPanel Supreme | 1001.1.31.37 and later | |
SmartPanel | 933.1.31.9 and later | |
SmartPanel Elite 10 | 119.1.31.4 and later |
Device Limitations:
Max devices: 150 per home.
Unsupported devices: IR-controlled TVs, presence sensors, door phones, access controls, and local intercoms.
Remote control requirements:
For remote control, use a HomePod or Apple TV (4th generation or later) as a home hub.
If using only an iPhone, control is limited to the local network (LAN).
Sync Devices from akubela
Connect your Apple device and akubela panel to the same local network.
On the panel, swipe down from the top edge of any screen, and go to
> Integration > Apple HomeKit(Beta).
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Open the Home app and sign in with your iCloud account.
Tap Add or Scan Accessory, then scan the QR code shown on the panel.
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Tap Add to “Apple Home”.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete device sync and setup.
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Once completed:
Devices that can be controlled will appear on the Home screen.
Other devices such as sensors can be found under Home >
> Home Settings > Home Hubs & Bridges > [Bridge] > Accessories.A success confirmation will also appear on the HyPanel screen.
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NOTE:
Devices added or removed on akubela panels will automatically sync to the Home app when on the same local network.
Changes made in the Home app will not sync back to akubela panels.
Control Devices Using Home App
Manual Control
Launch the app.
Go to the Home screen.
Tap the device icon to turn it on or off.
Tap the area outside the icon to open the control interface for more options.
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Automate With Scenes
In the Home app, go to Home >
> Add Scene.
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Choose any of the following:
Use a suggested scene(already have devices setup) from the four options.
A. Tap Done to use it as-is.
B. Or tap Add or Remove Accessories to customize.
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Create a custom one.
A. Name the scene.
B. Tap Add Accessories, select devices, then set their actions.
C. Tap Done.
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The scenes will display on the Home screen. You can tap and hold it to edit.
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Disable Integration with Apple Homekit
On the panel, select
> Integration > Apple HomeKit(Beta) > Disconnect from HomeKit.
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On the Home app, tap
> Home Settings > Home Hubs & Bridges > [Bridge] > Remove Bridge from Home.
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NOTE:
On the internet, if the akubela home center device is removed from the Home app, it cannot sync to the akubela panel.
When on the same local network (LAN), the akubela system can automatically detect the removal and display a new QR code on the panel for reintegration.