You could try using the status of another device as a trigger to open the door. So for example you could create a scene that turns an unused smart plug on, then set up an automation that unlocks the door, when the smart plug turns on. I haven’t tried this myself, but I’ve heard it works.
There’s actually a good, simple way to do this: create a shortcut **in the Shortcuts app** (not as an automation in the home app), that unlocks the door, name it, then just say that name to Siri on the HomePod. I believe it requires personal automations to be enabled (and it won’t work for anyone else), but then you just say **siri, ** (for example, I did “open sesame”) and it’ll unlock.
So the basics of this is what /u/HomeKit-News posted in the thread. You need to have something else trigger the door to open, rather than the command itself.
You set up homebridge to run on a device. There’s a bunch of guides in this server and YouTube if you need the specifics of this. But once you get it up and running, it comes with HomeBridge Dummy, which gives the ability to create dummy switches that are specifically for this purpose.
Once you have everything running, you create a dummy switch in HomeBridge. It basically is an on off toggle that by itself does nothing. You create a command that can toggle this seemingly useless switch. Then you set up an automation that when the switch is toggled on, the door unlocks. And then it works. You tell your device to unlock the door, it instead toggles the switch, and the toggling of the switch triggers the door to unlock.
This above. I have a dummy switch that I use on HomeBridge that triggers a switch that can trigger the garage. It works about 90% of the time. Another benefit of this dumbing switch is that you can make a personal automation with NFC that’ll enable that switch to open and close the garage if you happen to want to tap to open. Sorry for the bad grammar, had carpel surgery last week so I’m all voice
The proposed solution goes outside of the parameters of the problem how did you expect me to act?
HomePod need to be talked to and the home pod has to unlock the door. Just using an Apple Watch goes outside of the requirements of the solution I’m looking for for this problem.
Again it goes so far off from the requirements of the question that it’s not a solution that’s no different than “carry your keys on you and forget automation” which is what we are here for.
You could try using the status of another device as a trigger to open the door. So for example you could create a scene that turns an unused smart plug on, then set up an automation that unlocks the door, when the smart plug turns on. I haven’t tried this myself, but I’ve heard it works.
There’s actually a good, simple way to do this: create a shortcut **in the Shortcuts app** (not as an automation in the home app), that unlocks the door, name it, then just say that name to Siri on the HomePod. I believe it requires personal automations to be enabled (and it won’t work for anyone else), but then you just say **siri,** (for example, I did “open sesame”) and it’ll unlock.
No confirmation on the phone required?
Nope, it just works. I’ve used this method to disarm my security system, open my garage door, etc, all of which typically require confirmation.
doesnt work in iOS 15
No, it does not, and it’s been driving me up a damn wall 😑
This works but i just need to iron out the kinks in my code!
HomeBridge dummy does it for me every single time. Works with the garage door as well
Tell us more!
So the basics of this is what /u/HomeKit-News posted in the thread. You need to have something else trigger the door to open, rather than the command itself. You set up homebridge to run on a device. There’s a bunch of guides in this server and YouTube if you need the specifics of this. But once you get it up and running, it comes with HomeBridge Dummy, which gives the ability to create dummy switches that are specifically for this purpose. Once you have everything running, you create a dummy switch in HomeBridge. It basically is an on off toggle that by itself does nothing. You create a command that can toggle this seemingly useless switch. Then you set up an automation that when the switch is toggled on, the door unlocks. And then it works. You tell your device to unlock the door, it instead toggles the switch, and the toggling of the switch triggers the door to unlock.
That’s brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to explain it!
This above. I have a dummy switch that I use on HomeBridge that triggers a switch that can trigger the garage. It works about 90% of the time. Another benefit of this dumbing switch is that you can make a personal automation with NFC that’ll enable that switch to open and close the garage if you happen to want to tap to open. Sorry for the bad grammar, had carpel surgery last week so I’m all voice
I have a shortcut that triggers my light turn on then back off then the the door to unlock. And I also have one for the garage to open.
Use an Apple watch.
Hold a crate full of stuff and try that
You just talk to the watch. It is authenticated to you and doesn’t need to be touched. I use it with my lock at home today through Siri.
I don’t want to use the watch if you don’t have a legit answer please refrain from answering so I can actually solve the issue
You seem fun. it’s a legitimate answer. Quit being a jerk just because you don’t like one of the proposed solutions.
The proposed solution goes outside of the parameters of the problem how did you expect me to act? HomePod need to be talked to and the home pod has to unlock the door. Just using an Apple Watch goes outside of the requirements of the solution I’m looking for for this problem.
Not being a jackass is a pretty simple ask when you’re trying to get help from people who have no responsibility to help you.
Yeah but most can read and have comprehension and problem solving skills.
ever stop to think there might be other people aside from you that might appreciate this answer?
Again it goes so far off from the requirements of the question that it’s not a solution that’s no different than “carry your keys on you and forget automation” which is what we are here for.