Amanda Jones
A digital marketer with 2+ years in IT, specializes in smart home tech and HomeKit integration. I like shares tips and to help users add incompatible devices, making smart home setups seamlessly.
How to Add Z-Wave Devices to Apple HomeKit
If you use Z-Wave devices and want to control them through Apple Home, you may notice one important limitation: most Z-Wave devices do not support Apple HomeKit directly. This is because Z-Wave and Apple HomeKit use different communication systems. To connect them, you need a compatible Z-Wave HomeKit bridge or hub that makes supported devices available in the Apple Home app. The ATH Bridge is our recommended solution. It is a ready-to-use HomeBridge server that connects compatible Z-Wave devic
How to Add Schlage Devices to Apple HomeKit Using ATH Bridge
Want to use your Schlage smart lock with Apple HomeKit? Only a couple of Schlage models work with the Apple Home app on their own. For the rest, you need a bridge. This guide explains what a "Schlage bridge" actually is, how the old Schlage LiNK bridge differs from ATH Bridge, and how to bridge Schlage Encode and Schlage Connect locks to Apple Home with Homebridge. 💡Quick Answer: Only the Schlage Encode Plus (BE499) and Schlage Sense Pro (BE889) work with Apple HomeKit natively. To add other S