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Update HomeKit Device documentation (#29287)
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The [HomeKit](https://developer.apple.com/apple-home/) Device integration allows you to connect accessories with the "Works with HomeKit" logo to Home Assistant. This integration should not be confused with the [HomeKit](/integrations/homekit/) integration, which allows you to control Home Assistant devices via HomeKit.
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The [HomeKit](https://developer.apple.com/apple-home/) Device integration allows you to connect accessories with the "Works with HomeKit" logo to Home Assistant. This integration should not be confused with the [HomeKit Bridge](/integrations/homekit/) integration, which allows you to control Home Assistant devices via HomeKit.
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# Adding a HomeKit device
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## Adding a HomeKit device via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
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The HomeKit controller integration automatically detects HomeKit [compatible devices](#supported-devices) on your network when they are ready to pair.
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The HomeKit Device integration automatically detects HomeKit [compatible devices](#supported-devices) on your network when they are ready to pair.
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### Prerequisites
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- Otherwise you won't be able to pair it with Home Assistant.
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- **Explanation:** Adding the device to the Home app and then removing it again has two effects:
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- It adds the device to your network. It stays in the network even after you removed it from the app.
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- Removing the device from the app opens it up for pairing with Home Assistant's HomeKit Controller integration directly. HomeKit devices can only be paired to a single controller at once.
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- Removing the device from the app opens it up for pairing with Home Assistant's HomeKit Device integration directly. HomeKit devices can only be paired to a single controller at once.
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### To add a HomeKit device via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
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1. The device should have been discovered under **{% my integrations title="Settings > Devices & Services" %}**.
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2. On the HomeKit integration, select **Configure**.
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2. On the HomeKit Device integration, select **Configure**.
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3. Enter your HomeKit pairing code.
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- Add the device to a room and select **Finish**.
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- The device should now be added to your Home Assistant instance.
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4. Once Home Assistant is configured to work with the device, you can export it back to Siri and Apple Home with the [`HomeKit`](/integrations/homekit/) integration.
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4. Once Home Assistant is configured to work with the device, you can export it back to Siri and Apple Home with the [`HomeKit Bridge`](/integrations/homekit/) integration.
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## Adding a HomeKit device through Bluetooth
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1. Power up your HomeKit device.
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- If you have Bluetooth enabled, the device should be discovered under **{% my integrations title="Settings > Devices & Services" %}**.
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2. On the HomeKit integration, select **Configure**.
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2. On the HomeKit Bridge integration, select **Configure**.
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3. To pair the device, enter the HomeKit pairing code.
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