On your iOS device, open the itsaSNAP app, enter your Adafruit IO credentials, and log in.

Upon entering itsaSNAP, you'll see all HomeKit devices currently connected to your network. This includes both native HomeKit devices and third-party accessories, like the Nanoleaf light strip used in this guide.

Using itsaSNAP

Navigate to the Adafruit Feed section within itsaSNAP to find your Hue feed. Select the feed to access its detailed view, where you'll find options for HomeKit integration.

In the feed's detailed view, you'll need to make two important selections:

1. Choose your target HomeKit device from the available list
2. Select "Hue" from the characteristics drop-down menu

This configuration allows itsaSNAP to observe your Adafruit IO "hue" feed and send any updated data to the device connected to your HomeKit. Here, we will send it to the "Essentials Lightstrip" and select the Hue characteristic.

Troubleshooting

If you have not yet agreed to HomeKit usage, follow these steps to enable it within ItsaSNAP:

1. Grant HomeKit Permission:

• Open the Settings app on your iOS device.

• Scroll down to find itsaSNAP in the list of installed apps.

• Tap on itsaSNAP to access its permissions.

• Ensure the toggle for Home Data is turned on.

2. Restart itsaSNAP:

• Close ItsaSNAP completely by swiping up in the app switcher.

• Reopen ItsaSNAP to refresh the connection with your HomeKit devices.

3. Check for HomeKit Setup:

• Ensure your HomeKit setup is configured in the Home app on your device.

• If HomeKit is not set up, you must create a home and add your devices through the Home app first.

4. Retry in itsaSNAP:

• Launch ItsaSNAP again and check if your HomeKit devices are now visible.

• If prompted, agree to any additional permissions or access requests.

• If devices still aren’t showing, ensure you are connected to the same WiFi network as your HomeKit hub.

• Verify that your devices function correctly in the Home app before using them in itsaSNAP.