Yes, the First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound works with Apple HomeKit. It's a smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector that fits right into the Apple ecosystem, giving you some extra smart home perks too.
Here's what you need to know about how it works with Apple HomeKit.
Apple HomeKit Compatibility
The First Alert Onelink Safe & Sound is fully compatible with Apple HomeKit. You can control it using the Apple Home app or via Siri.
According to the manufacturer's product description, it’s designed to work seamlessly with other HomeKit-enabled devices.
So, you can manage your First Alert device and other smart accessories like lights and thermostats all from your Apple devices.
Multi-Room Audio with AirPlay 2
Another cool feature is its support for AirPlay 2. This means you can stream audio from your Apple device to multiple AirPlay 2-compatible speakers around your home.
According to our research, if you've already got other AirPlay 2-enabled speakers, you can include the Onelink Safe & Sound for synchronized playback. It's pretty handy if you're really into the Apple ecosystem.
Important Limitations
But, there are a few limitations. While it works great with AirPlay 2, it doesn't support Amazon’s multi-room music feature through Alexa.
Our findings show that you can't sync playback with other Alexa-enabled devices. This has been a bit frustrating for some users who primarily use Alexa, since it means you can't get that same multi-room audio convenience if your home setup is Alexa-based.
User Feedback and Reviews
According to our research, the Onelink Safe & Sound performs well as a standalone smart speaker and integrates nicely with AirPlay 2.
However, the lack of Alexa multi-room support is a notable drawback for folks who rely on Alexa for their home automation. It's something some professional reviews have also pointed out.
Conclusion
So, if you're all in on Apple's ecosystem and use HomeKit devices a lot, the Onelink Safe & Sound's AirPlay 2 feature should fit your multi-room audio needs nicely.
But, if you mainly use Alexa, you might want to think about this limitation before deciding.
Right now, there's no clear timeline from First Alert on whether this feature will be added in the future. It's something to consider based on your own smart home setup.
