The Lyric Built-In Camera Disarm Pictures Cannot be Used With HomeKit

In this video, Jarrett from Alarm Grid explains how the Lyric disarm photos cannot be used with Apple HomeKit. The disarm photos produced from the Lyric front camera are for use with Total Connect 2.0 platform only. That is the interactive monitoring and automation service designed exclusively for use with Honeywell and Resideo Alarm Panels. Although the Lyric is compatible with Apple HomeKit, its compatibility is somewhat limited. Certain features for the Lyric, such as disarm photos cannot be used with Total Connect 2.0.

The interactions between the Lyric and HomeKit are for automation functions only. The main reason to use the Lyric with HomeKit is to have automation functions perform automatically when certain predetermined events occur on the security system. You can also get a limited selection of security notifications on your iPhone or iPad from HomeKit. Another feature is the ability to control your Lyric System remotely using spoken voice commands through Apple Siri. But the Lyric is only able to share a select range of information with the Apple HomeKit platform. The Lyric shares much more information with Total Connect 2.0. Unfortunately, there is not much of a way to have Total Connect 2.0 speak with Apple HomeKit. Some minor integrations can be made using a third-party program like IFTTT, but even then, this is extremely limited.

There is no way to share disarm photos from the Lyric with HomeKit. But there is no reason why you cannot use Apple HomeKit in conjunction with Total Connect 2.0. The two platforms make great complements for one another. You can use Apple HomeKit for your automation functions, and then use TC2 for security functions. When a disarm photo comes through, you will still be able to get it through Total Connect 2.0, and you can check that platform to view these photos if you want to check who has been using your system.

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