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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/the_current_solution on 2025-11-25 00:26:05+00:00.
Recently I purchased the level bolt deadlock that works through matter over thread.
Now one of the features Level advertises about their lock is its ability to add a key to apple wallet.
In my quest to avoid any kind of 3rd party integration whatsoever, I found an even more convenient way to automate the lock on an apple device: Shortcuts.
This makes it so easy to unlock my lock, as I can add the shortcut to my home screen (as seen in the screenshot below). Not only that, but shortcuts are also something you can add to your apple watch, so you can recreate the entire functionality of the apple home key without ever leaving the bounds of homeassistant.
Steps to DIY
- create a script in homeassistant that literally just toggles the lock (and notifies you of its new state)
- create an apple shortcut (only works on apple 26.1+ though)
- add the shortcut as a widget to your lock screen
- add the shortcut button to your apple watch face
And not only does this work well for me, but it also genuinely works well for my wife (she even said it was great without me asking 🥹), and we all know that trying to sell your wife on some automation you made is an uphill battle.
https://preview.redd.it/qcz8ujavra3g1.jpg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b097f82abb3e4cc32efd2c511574b59682a6ab07
https://preview.redd.it/pfsmt9sxra3g1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72c2f925b3bce70e5e8fb9b22f74b35e677ad720
