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ha_integration_type: integration
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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.
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.
# Adding a HomeKit device
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## Adding a HomeKit device via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
The HomeKit controller integration automatically detects HomeKit [compatible devices](#supported-devices) on your network when they are ready to pair.
The HomeKit Device integration automatically detects HomeKit [compatible devices](#supported-devices) on your network when they are ready to pair.
### Prerequisites
@ -74,19 +74,19 @@ The HomeKit controller integration automatically detects HomeKit [compatible dev
- Otherwise you won't be able to pair it with Home Assistant.
- **Explanation:** Adding the device to the Home app and then removing it again has two effects:
- It adds the device to your network. It stays in the network even after you removed it from the app.
- 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.
- 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.
### To add a HomeKit device via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
1. The device should have been discovered under **{% my integrations title="Settings > Devices & Services" %}**.
2. On the HomeKit integration, select **Configure**.
2. On the HomeKit Device integration, select **Configure**.
![HomeKit integration](/images/integrations/homekit_controller/homekit_controller_add_01.png)
3. Enter your HomeKit pairing code.
- Add the device to a room and select **Finish**.
- The device should now be added to your Home Assistant instance.
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.
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.
## Adding a HomeKit device through Bluetooth
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1. Power up your HomeKit device.
- If you have Bluetooth enabled, the device should be discovered under **{% my integrations title="Settings > Devices & Services" %}**.
2. On the HomeKit integration, select **Configure**.
2. On the HomeKit Bridge integration, select **Configure**.
![HomeKit integration](/images/integrations/homekit_controller/homekit_controller_add_01.png)
3. To pair the device, enter the HomeKit pairing code.