Sensors
Hekr
alryaz/hass-hekr-component · vv2025.6.2
HACSCloud polling
Hekr integration using python-hekr
In Apple Home through HomeKit Bridge
What HomeKit Bridge makes of each kind of entity this integration creates, read from its source code. A device only gets the ones that apply to it.
| Entity | Shows up as | Note |
|---|---|---|
switch | Switch or outlet | |
sensor | Sensor (temperature, humidity, air quality…) |
How it connects
Cloud polling
Goes through the maker’s cloud, asking it for updates every so often. Needs the internet and an account.
Details
| Installs (analytics) | 6 |
|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 36 |
| Latest version | v2025.6.2 (2025-07-15) |
| Set up in the UI | Yes |
| Maintainers | @alryaz |
Devices listed in its README
- HIKING DDS238-4W
- SK-B-03/16A/EU
- 7h sevenON elec
- Sockets that identify themselves as CZ-05
Notable forks
Forks with stars, or with code pushed at least 90 days after the original’s last push. Useful when the original goes quiet.
| Fork | Stars | Last push | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| gbisheimer/hass-hekr-component Newer code | ★ 0 | 2026-05-10 | Hekr integration using python-hekr |
In ReReHome
Whatever HomeKit Bridge shares reaches Apple Home as normal HomeKit accessories behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls them like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
Sources
- Documentation: https://github.com/alryaz/hass-hekr-component
- Source code: https://github.com/alryaz/hass-hekr-component
- Issues: https://github.com/alryaz/hass-hekr-component/issues
- HACS: https://hacs.xyz
