0. HomeKit Development with ESP32 and ESP‐IDF

Welcome to the new era of HomeKit development! This guide will walk you through integrating the powerful ESP32 module with the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF). Whether you're transitioning from ESP-HomeKit on the ESP8266 or starting fresh, this manual provides step-by-step instructions to set up your development environment and build your first HomeKit accessory.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Prerequisites
3. Setting Up the Development Environment
   • Install Docker
   • Install ESP-IDF
   • Install Python 3 and PIP
   • Install esptool.py
4. Hardware Setup
   • Required Components
   • Assembling the Hardware
5. Cloning the Repository
6. Building and Flashing the LED Example
   • Configure the Project
   • Build the Project
   • Flash the ESP32
7. Connecting to HomeKit
8. Conclusion