G400 home assitant integration

[JohnD]

Hi. I don’t have a G400, but it should probably work exactly the same way as with a G3 via the HomeKit Device integration:

@JohnD

2. Integration via HomeKit

Once the Camera Hub G3 has been set up, it will be integrated into Apple Home and will need to be removed again for the time being.

To remove it, open the Apple Home app, go to Accessory Settings and select Remove Camera from Home.

Then please check your Home Assistant:

1. Open Home Assistant.
2. Navigate to Settings → Devices & Services.
3. The G3 should be automatically discovered by the HomeKit Device integration.
   If not discovered: Click “Add integration” → Search for “Apple”
   → Select “Apple” and “HomeKit Device”
4. Enter the HomeKit Pairing Code found on the base of the camera.

@JohnD

6. (Optional) Re-adding the Camera to Apple Home

Since Home Assistant “claimed” the direct HomeKit connection in Step 2, the camera is no longer visible in Apple Home. To use it in both Home Assistant and Apple Home, you must bridge it back.

1. In Home Assistant, go to Settings → Devices & Services.
2. Click Add Integration
3. Search for HomeKit Bridge
4. Select Apple → HomeKit Bridge.
5. In “Select domains to be included” choose the Camera
6. Click Submit. Read the instructions. Click Submit again.
7. Give the HomeBridge a name. Optionally, select an area. Click Finish.
8. Check the Notifications (sidebar, bottom left) in Home Assistant.
   A new QR code will be generated.
9. Open the Apple Home App → Add Accessory
10. Scan the QR code or enter the numerical code.
11. You will likely see a warning stating “Uncertified Accessory” (since it is running through a software bridge). Tap Add Anyway to proceed.

The camera will now be available in Apple Home while remaining fully integrated into Home Assistant.