Pylo Support

HomeKit bridge for your old iPhone

About

Pylo turns a spare iPhone into a HomeKit bridge, exposing its camera, flashlight, ambient light sensor, and motion sensor as native HomeKit accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add Pylo to my home?

Open the Home app on your primary device, tap "+" to add an accessory, and scan the pairing code shown in Pylo. The accessories will appear in your home automatically.

Which accessories does Pylo provide?

Pylo exposes a flashlight (as a lightbulb), a camera with live streaming, an ambient light sensor, and a motion sensor.

Does Pylo work in the background?

Pylo needs to remain in the foreground to maintain its HomeKit connection and stream video. Keep the app open on the device you're using as a bridge.

Why can't HomeKit find my accessory?

Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. If the accessory still doesn't appear, try restarting Pylo and re-scanning the pairing code.

How do I remove a pairing?

Remove the accessory from the Home app on your primary device. You can also reset pairings within Pylo to start fresh.

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If you have a question or need help, please open an issue on GitHub:

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