[Documentation] This integration versus the native HomeKit integration: differences, pros and cons

[andrebrait]

First of all, thanks for working on this integration. I have not used it for too long, but the fact it works as well as it does shows you (and the person you based some of the work on) put a huge amount of effort into it, so thanks a ton for this!

Having set it up and all that, I'm now wondering if I should've instead used the HomeKit integration, and I anticipate this might be something that pops up in the minds of people trying to choose how to integrate the Dirigera with Home Assistant.

Would you be able to write a small section in the README mentioning why someone would consider this over HomeKit, etc.? Sorta like a pros and cons list of this integration over HomeKit. That would be very helpful when trying to choose which one to go with.

[sanjoyg]

Would u send me steps on Homekit, cause I really havent used it.

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[andrebrait]

Would u send me steps on Homekit, cause I really havent used it.
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It just pops up as an available device for pairing with HomeKit in HA and then HA tells you how to do it

[fa-ve]

Not all functions of some devices or devices are availible in Homekit, same as Matter.. also connecting this integration to HA is much easier then Homekit

[andrebrait]

Not all functions of some devices or devices are availible in Homekit, same as Matter.. also connecting this integration to HA is much easier then Homekit

I assumed that was the case. Do you know what sort of functions don't work on HK but do with this one?

[Leave-MeAlone]

Mainly missing the sensors from Starkvind, Inspelning, and some on Vindstryka..
Have HK, Matter and Dirigera platform running next to each other now, but I'm building a clean HA where I will not use HK only this platform and Matter.. also for support and new things this one is much faster then HK and Matter...

[Eduardvr]

The eWeLink - TH01 Zigbee Temperture Humidity Sensor displays the temperature at 0.01°C accuracy in this integration while vis the HomeKit integration it only shows increments of 1°C.

A generic button isn’t shown on the HomeKit integration while on this integration it shows its battery status. I haven’t been able to use the button functions though but that could be my fault.
Just FYI.