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 Andrzej, thanks and great to hear. Moreover my wife and me are very pleased with the product no matter if it has HomeKit or not. We are living in an rented Appartement and the lock and some outlets are the only smart devices that are moving with us. Everything else will be build new from the scratch. Cheers and stay healthy Lars

Lars I moved the conversation to separate thread: HomeKit comunication issue (Lars) : Tedee (freshdesk.com)

We have good news, we end this part of mobile beta program with great result and we want to thank you all who participated in it.
Changes that we have introduced during this period was included in newest mobile app version 1.116.0 .
In the mean time, we will be not updating our mobile beta builds so we advice to update to the newest version from the store and stay tuned for updates about HomeKit integration.


In near future we will start next part of HomeKit beta testing.

The HomeKit support for new locks was released:

  • App version 1.128.0
  • Lock firmware 1.3.51693 (now in public preview, make sure you have enabled "Beta tester" in Tedee app)


HomeKit for new locks [DONE]:

  • Beta mobile app which support new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public mobile app supported 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public Bridge firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Internal Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [DONE]
  • Public Lock firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • External Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [DONE]
  • Certification by Apple [DONE]
  • Public release [DONE]


We still waiting for certification result from Apple (for existing locks), should be known in next 2 weeks.


HomeKit for existing locks:

  • Mobile app & firmware ready [DONE]
  • Certification by Apple [IN PROGRESS]
  • Public release

Same here Konrad.

I have been wondering how the HomeKit process will work for existing lock as we do not have "Homekit IDs".

Are you going to issue and send an "Homekit ID" for each existing Tedee lock (already sold and installed) ? 

This is important if we want to sell our locks in a few years.

Please describe the process.

Best regards

David

Hi Lars,


I didn't post an update quite long, sorry for that, we were fully focused on HomeKit certification. So what is the plan. There will be two updates first for new Tedee Locks and this one is almost done. Because this update will be the biggest one and most difficult in our history, we just want to 'properly' celebrate this as a company :) Please follow us and soon you should see the public release.


The second update is for existing locks. Here we still waiting for certification. The firmware is almost the same but Apple has few additional constrains. Unfortunately it is taking little longer than we expected.


HomeKit for new locks:

  • Beta mobile app which support new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public mobile app supported 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public Bridge firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Internal Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [DONE]
  • Public Lock firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • External Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [DONE]
  • Certification by Apple [DONE]
  • Public release [IN PROGRESS]


HomeKit for existing locks:

  • Mobile app & firmware ready [DONE]
  • Certification by Apple [IN PROGRESS]
  • Public release
Hi, is it still possible to test the beta?

Hey, indeed, HomeKit is near... but still a few more weeks to go.

Hey Lars,


it works well, and it works perfectly well on iOS 15 Beta version. It looks like Apple has improved Home App by far. We're close, very close... almost there :)


Best, Andrzej

Hi Lars,


  • New Lock - locks manufactured after Apple certification with built in HomeKit support
  • Existing Lock - lock already manufactured before certification will not have built-in HomeKit but user can enable the HomeKit directly from the Tedee app


This division is enforced by Apple. From user perspective both locks will have the same features the only difference will be how user will add such lock to Home. 

Hi Lars, ok! Actually testflight says, no new testers are acceptable.
No worries, actually there is nothing you miss right now

Update:

  • Beta mobile app which support new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public mobile app supported 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public Bridge firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Internal Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [DONE]
  • Public Lock firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • External Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [IN PROGRESS]
  • Certification by Apple [IN PROGRESS]
  • Public release

Update:

  • Beta mobile app which support new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public mobile app supported 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Public Bridge firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • Internal Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [DONE]
  • Public Lock firmware with new 'HomeKit' connection [DONE]
  • External Beta with new Tedee HomeKit lock [IN PROGRESS]
  • Certification by Apple
  • Public release