Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent success in integrating my Logitech Harmony Hub with Apple HomeKit. I’ve been using OpenHAB for a while now, but getting everything to work seamlessly with HomeKit was a bit of a challenge. Let me walk you through my journey and hopefully help anyone else who’s tackling a similar setup. The Goal: I wanted to control my entertainment systems (TV, Fire TV, etc.) using Apple HomeKit. The Harmony Hub is fantastic for automating these devices, but getting it to communicate bidirectionally with HomeKit wasn’t straightforward. I wanted to ensure that whether I started an activity from HomeKit or the Harmony app, the state would update everywhere. The Setup: - Hardware: Two Logitech Harmony Hubs (one in the living room, one in the master bedroom) - Platform: OpenHAB installed on a Raspberry Pi 3 - Integration: HomeKit via the OpenHAB binding The Process: 1. Renaming Activities: I renamed my Harmony activities to simpler names like “TV” and “Movies” for easier identification in HomeKit. 2. OpenHAB Configuration: - Added the Harmony Hub binding in OpenHAB. - Scanned and added both hubs under the Things section. - Configured items for each activity and switch, ensuring they were exposed to HomeKit. 3. Rules Development: - Created rules to handle activity changes on the Harmony Hub and update the corresponding HomeKit switches. - Ensured that switching activities via HomeKit would update the Harmony Hub’s state. 4. Testing: - Verified that turning on “Living Room TV” via Siri would switch the Harmony Hub to the correct activity. - Tested the reverse—starting an activity from the Harmony remote updated HomeKit seamlessly. The Outcome: It’s been a few weeks now, and the integration is working perfectly! I can now use my voice to control my entertainment systems without needing to open the Harmony app. The setup has made my life significantly easier, especially when I’m juggling multiple tasks. Tips for Others: - Simplify Activity Names: This makes the HomeKit integration much cleaner. - Use Rules Wisely: They’re essential for maintaining bidirectional communication. - Test Thoroughly: Ensure that both initiating from HomeKit and Harmony works as expected. This project gave me a great sense of accomplishment, and I’m excited to explore more ways to integrate my smart home devices. If anyone has questions or needs help with similar setups, feel free to reach out! 