Onvis sensors and plugs offer HomeKit-native smart home accessories. This guide covers issues.
Sensor Not Pairing
- Use Apple Home app for setup
- Scan HomeKit code on device
- Bluetooth sensors need Home Hub
- HomePod or Apple TV extends range
- Keep sensor close during pairing
Contact Sensor (CT3)
- Door/window open/close detection
- Magnetic sensor, check alignment
- Gap should be less than 15mm
- Battery CR2450
- Thread version for better range
Motion Sensor (SMS2)
- PIR motion detection
- Includes temperature/humidity
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Battery powered (CR123A)
- Place at 6-7 foot height
Smart Plug (Matter)
- Matter version works cross-platform
- Scan Matter QR code
- Energy monitoring included
- Works with Apple, Google, Alexa, HA
- Multi-admin supported
Device Showing "No Response"
- Check battery level
- Verify Home Hub is online
- Move device closer to hub
- Reset and re-pair device
- Check for firmware updates
Home Assistant
- HomeKit Controller integration
- Matter integration for Matter devices
- Enable pairing mode in Home app
- Creates appropriate sensor entities
- Automations work locally