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HomeKit Beta

Hello tedee users,


We've been working hard on HomeKit integration. In the upcoming weeks we will release few beta versions for mobile and devices and we'll ask you for help. Please note that the "beta" versions may be unstable. By joining the testing program, you acknowledge that application may not match quality standards as a regular version does.

How to join for Android Beta

If you want to join the beta program please sign up for using this link or directly from Google Play app link.


You can leave the testing program any time using the same link and install the public version from store.


How to join for iOS Beta

You can join iOS beta using this public link.

In order to install the app, you will need to download and open TestFlight. Please follow the steps from the manual: https://testflight.apple.com/.


To leave testing program, you can delete yourself as a tester in the app’s Information page in TestFlight by tapping Stop Testing and install the public version from store.

Version 1.115.01 beta (iOS), 1.115.1.1 beta (Android)

This version introduce new way of discovering and connecting to tedee devices via Bluetooth that will be released later with a HomeKit firmware update. During this test we want to make sure that backward combability is working and users doesn't have issues with connecting to exiting devices via Bluetooth.


What to test:

  • Check if adding device process is working
  • Check if you can update device firmware from mobile
  • Check if you can unlock/lock the lock from phone/widget via Bluetooth
  • Check if Apple Watch is working


We already have tested this and everything worked fine. Please share your feedback under this post.

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Dear Konrad, thank you for your quick reply and the update. I am a bit unsure what new lock and existing lock means. Can I setup my existing lock as new to get it to work with HomeKit? Are there two different hardware revisions with the same functionality and features? But why would Apple make a difference than. Hopefully Apple will be certifying the existing locks too. Could you please give us an update when this is finished? Kind regards Lars
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Any news or problems with HomeKit?
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Hi Jörg, maybe yes. Right know there is nothing to test. We are waiting for the next public testing phase according to Konrads test planning above
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That’s great to hear. Can’t wait to test it by myself. Also thanks to all the developers and testers to make this happen.
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Hey Konrad, great to hear about the progress. Will there be a new Link to Android and TestFlight to test? I am still in the old beta on TestFlight waiting for a new build to be released.
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Certification is still in progress we are waiting for audit result from Apple.

Bismuth, it will just work you do not have to warry about. You will add Tedee Lock to Home App using Tedee App. You will not need the HomeKit Setup Code

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Dear Konrad, could you please share more information on the procedure of tests and what to test. Are we able to connect the lock to the home App from Apple, yet? If yes, how to initiate the process?
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Well the new HomeKit feature isn’t communicated yet on your homepage for new locks and we don’t get a specific date for existing locks. It looks like you have problems with Apple’s requirements. For us users it would feel better to have more insight what you are struggling with and what the planning is and when. We do understand and accept more than you think at least from what I’ve seen and learned from other scenarios with a delay and other products (e.g. Apple Pay launch date, Game development). Maybe you can tell us a little bit more.
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HomeKit for new locks [DONE]


HomeKit for existing locks:

  • Mobile app & firmware ready [DONE]
  • Certification by Apple [DONE]
  • Public release [IN PROGRESS]
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Dear Konrad, I didn’t had the intention to criticise you. You are doing a great job here in this forum, but I think potential buyers and other users could need some kind of update. I know Apple isn’t easy …
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I see. Thought I have missed it somewhere and do not test the right things. Thanks for clarifying
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I have checked with a HomePod mini that I borrowed. Same results
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Any news on HomeKit?

I want to purchase Tedee lock. Can you please clarify the following regarding HomeKit support:

1) Is it right that HomeKit support means no need to purchase the bridge? 

2) Auto-unlock speed is the same with and without the bridge (in FAQ it is said that bridge leads to faster unlock, is it still the same with native HomeKit support added)?

3) Is there any difference between old lock with HomeKit support added via software update and new lock with HomeKit out of the box?

4) How to identify the new lock version?

Hi Andrzej,

Thank you so much for the answers! 

Today I've also posted the question regarding iBeacon (https://tedee.freshdesk.com/en/support/discussions/topics/77000264316) thinking of it as some hardware device/key to auto-unlock Tedee without a phone. Based on your answer this seems more like a communication ids broadcasted from bridge to the phone. It would be nice to have some more details in that thread.

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