# HomeBatteries for HomeKit — user reviews

> 68 indexed App Store user reviews of HomeBatteries for HomeKit by Adam Foot, rated 4.70/5 from 259 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebatteries-for-homekit/id6450958030/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebatteries-for-homekit/id6450958030.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 216 · 4★ 24 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 11

## What do users think of HomeBatteries for HomeKit?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Solves missing HomeKit battery monitoring feature
- 📊 Displays all battery levels in one convenient screen
- 🔔 Low battery notifications and customizable alerts
- 📝 Ability to log battery types and change history
- 🎨 Clean, focused design without unnecessary features
- 📱 Widget support for quick status checks
- 🔄 Reliable background operation
- 💬 Responsive developer communication
- 🏠 Works with multiple device brands (Ring, Aqara, Onvis, Eve, Eufy, Hue)

**Cons**

- 💰 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription model
- ⚠️ High CPU usage and persistent reactivation issues
- 🚫 Limited compatibility with certain brands (Philips Hue, Aqara sensors, Schlage locks)
- ❌ Data loss between app sessions
- 🐛 Duplicate device name handling broken
- 📵 Refresh functionality not working reliably
- 🎯 Displays zero battery for some devices with no hide option
- 📢 Persistent upgrade ads in free version
- 🔐 No iCloud sync for battery info across devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- High CPU usage (40-60% constant, spikes over 400%)
- App won't end process and constantly reactivates
- Refresh doesn't work even with Shortcuts automation
- Battery data deleted between sessions
- Cannot set different battery info for accessories with identical names
- Zero battery display with no option to hide
- Philips Hue devices not detected or showing battery status

**Most requested features**

- Sort devices by battery percentage
- Notes section for battery brand/model information
- iCloud sync across iPhone/iPad devices
- Clear battery log functionality
- Device manufacturer details in accessory info
- Hide or ignore devices with zero battery status
- Better Philips Hue device detection and battery display
- Automatic battery type detection

## Newest reviews (10 of 68)

### 4/5 — Benachrichtigungen besser planen

*2026-01-29*

Der Kurzbefehl wird um 8:00 ausgeführt, aber die Benachrichtigungen kommen zu allen möglichen Uhrzeiten, meist nachts.

### 4/5 — Nice to have

*2025-04-16*

We have so many batteries - I’d love a feature to sort by battery %

### 4/5 — Batteriestand wird nicht mehr aktualisiert

*2024-12-22*

Batteriestand wird nicht mehr aktualisiert

### 3/5 — Bis jetzt zufrieden, aber …

*2024-11-14*

Beim letzten Update gingen alle hinterlegten Batterietypen und -anzahlen verloren.☹️
Das wieder nachzutragen ist bei knapp 60 Geräten viel Arbeit!

**Developer response:** Hi,

Sorry to hear you’re having issues. Please email support@adamfoot.dev so I can assist you.

Thanks,
Adam

### 4/5 — soweit ok aber leider..

*2024-10-16*

keine netatmo thermostate, dafür aber die netatmo wetterstation und ikea homekit geräte..

**Developer response:** Hi,

Unfortunately not all HomeKit accessories expose their battery levels which means they won’t appear in HomeBatteries. Please email support@adamfoot.dev if you need further help.

Thanks,
Adam

### 3/5 — Bosch nicht unterstützt :(

*2024-07-28*

Warum werden mir die Akku stände von Bosch nicht angezeigt :( weder die Fenster Kontakte noch die Heiz Thermostate oder Raum Thermostate…?

**Developer response:** Hi,

Please contact support@adamfoot.dev so I can assist you.

Thanks,
Adam

### 4/5 — well done

*2024-07-28*

… but i can not see my Aqara Door Sensor P2. I would be willing to spend the 23€, but i want to wait a little to see if Aqara is supported. Thank you

**Developer response:** Hi,

This is down to the manufacturer to support battery statuses in HomeKit. Please contact their support team.

Thanks,
Adam

### 4/5 — Notes section?

*2024-07-11*

Thanks for update. Would it be possible to include a Notes section in each accessory, so we can enter the maker of the battery being used? Just want to log which batteries are from Eneloop (Panasonic), Ladda (Ikea), Duracell, Tenergy, etc.

Would also like to clear battery log. Is that option hidden?

Previous: Thanks for the update with more detailed information! Would be nice if more detailed information is provided after tapping the name of the device—if it’s a camera by Eufy, motion sensor by Hue, etc.

**Developer response:** Hi,

This functionality is now available! Please consider updating your review once you've had a chance to test out the new update.

Thanks,
Adam

### 3/5 — Refresh doesn't work

*2024-06-07, version 2.0.4*

Check when you open the app, but refresh doesn't work even when jumping through the Shortcuts refresh garbage. Shortcuts automation failed.

### 4/5 — Not all devices supported?

*2024-05-05*

Is it possible that not all devices are recorded?

I have several sensors and motion detectors from Aqara and Meross.

The devices from Meross are not displayed.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2026-01-07*

Ich habe die App als Abo gekauft, und es funktioniert einfach nicht. Ich gehe rein, sehe, dass einige Geräte unter 5 % Batterie haben, und eine Push Benachrichtigung habe ich nie bekommen.

**Developer response:** Hi,

Please ensure you have setup the Refresh Data automation in the Shortcuts app. For further support, please email support@adamfoot.dev 

Thanks,
Adam

### 1/5 — Ridiculously high constant CPU usage

*2025-05-06, version 2.2.4*

Will not end process, persistent reactivation, constant 40-60% CPU usage with constant spikes over 400%. I will not be using any of the apps from this developer any longer.

### 1/5 — Lost data

*2024-09-17, version 2.1*

It deleted all of my battery info between the last time I looked at it now. Fail.

### 2/5 — Push notifications not working

*2026-02-19*

I followed your tutorial to set up the automation process for checking batteries, but the only push I receive on a daily base is that the automation failed. 
I have deleted and re-created it accordingly to your advice, but the result stays the same. Which renders my subscription to your app worthless.

### 2/5 — Schade leider nicht meine Erwartungen erfüllt

*2024-11-21*

Habe mich gefreut das es endlich eine App gibt, mit der man die Batteriestände überprüfen kann.. Aber ich wurde sehr enttäuscht, die HomematicIP Batteriestände werden nicht in % angezeigt aber er zeigt unten ein kleines Batteriesymbol an, nur leider stimmt es überhaupt nicht… Die App von HomematicIP sagt der Fensterkontakt im Badezimmer ist leer und hier wird angezeigt das die Batterie komplett voll ist…  Wofür brauche ich dann die App wenn es überhaupt nicht stimmt ? Auch waren nach Eingabe der Batterietypen diese auf einmal komplett wieder weg und ich musste sie neu eingeben…  Bevor ihr euch die App kauft schaut ob eure Produkte auch unterstützt werden… Bin wirklich enttäuscht, verstehe nicht, warum es keine Auflistung gibt, welche Hersteller im vollen Umfang unterstützt werden.

**Developer response:** Hi,

As explained via email, it is down to the manufacturer to support exposing the battery level to HomeKit.

If you need further support, please contact support@adamfoot.dev 

Thanks,
Adam

### 2/5 — Useless for Hue

*2024-11-10, version 2.2.2*

Pretty useless if you have a lot of Philips Hue devices. Non of them detected with device type or battery type. Battery status or charge level isn’t shown even if you add them manually. Canceling subscription. 
Not worth it as is.

### 2/5 — Not worthy for the cost and not fixed bug

*2024-10-08*

It may be worthy for the initial one time purchase when this app was out.  But definitely not worthy when it was switched to subscription.  What continuous cost on developer side that deserves a subscription considering the functionality of this app? 
Secondly, there is a constant bug that the developer never bother to fix: if you happen to have two different HomeKit accessories with the same name, you can not set different battery info for them.

**Developer response:** Hi,

The ongoing cost is for my mortgage, food and other bills and allows me to work on apps like this full time.

I am currently working on a fix to that bug and hope to have an update ready soon along with some other new features. Apologies it has taken a while to get it fixed.

Please feel free to email support@adamfoot.dev if you have any further issues.

Thanks,
Adam

### 2/5 — Paid app that went subscription

*2024-08-14, version 2.0.4*

I bought this app and it went subscription. I guess that’s fine since my purchase was maintained, but when I open the app I get an ad to upgrade. It’s very annoying. There’s no option to turn it off from what I can see.

### 2/5 — Now Abo

*2024-06-28*

Zuerst zahlt man für die App und dann wird sie auf ein Abomodell umgestellt. Oder Man soll wieder zahlen um sich für sehr viel Geld sich erneut Lifestyle kaufen kann … Danke für nichts.

**Developer response:** Hi,

All features you previously paid for are still available. New features can be accessed for an additional subscription.

If you need further support please contact support@adamfoot.dev 

Thanks,
Adam

### 3/5 — Mostly useless

*2026-07-10*

The app itself is well designed and provides great information but I paid for notifications and I haven’t received a single notification about batteries dropping below my set thresholds and double checked all my settings so not sure what is going on but I have had multiple batteries die without warning.

Update: Developer reached out to me and suggested to set up a data refresh shortcut and this resulted in me finally receiving a low battery notification. Absolutely ridiculous that this isn’t baked into the app and also isn’t made clear anywhere that these steps are required to make it work. It’s obscured behind a menu item in the app settings. Adding a star just based on the customer service.

**Developer response:** Hi,

Please ensure you have setup the Refresh Data automation in Shortcuts. For further support please email support@adamfoot.dev 

Thank you for updating your review. There is a whole screen during the initial onboarding that explains the reason why & how to setup this automation. I will look at making this clearer in the future.

Thanks,
Adam

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2026-04-09*

This is one of my favourite apps. Monitors all battery levels in HK accessories all in one place. Elegant UI and customizable alert thresholds. I can finally see battery levels for all my gadgets in one place. Love it!

### 5/5 — Solid and useful

*2026-03-30, version 3.2.1*

At a glance I’m able to see the battery status of all of my HomeKit devices.

### 5/5 — Great convenience

*2025-11-08, version 3.0*

Handy, simple, reliable tool keeping my many battery powered devices online.

### 5/5 — Reassurance

*2025-06-19*

Love this app, works in background, alerts me when batteries need changing. I can see what charge my 16 batteries have. Love that you can change alert threshold. You can log when you change batteries and what batteries you need. Helps to keep my smart home working.

### 5/5 — Good idea

*2025-03-19, version 2.2.2*

And a good app to keep track of multiple locations.

### 5/5 — Does one thing and does it well

*2024-11-09*

Dirt simple app that does one thing and does it really well. It’s surprising how handy it is to just be able to see the battery status of every HomeKit device in a single screen. There’s no fluff here, no code-for-the-sake-of-code. It focuses on the task at hand and I appreciate that.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app, brilliant service

*2024-11-07*

I had a problem with my in app purchase. The dev has been brilliant in sorting for me. In regards to the app itself, I have a few apps which detail my battery status. But nothing comes close to this app in terms of detail and UI. Highly recommended for anyone who runs a smart home.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-06-28*

Simple. Fast. Efficient. Feature request: Would be cool if you could also track the battery replacement dates. Could help to get an better understanding of your battery consumption…

Edit: My feature request has recently been added. This app even got better now. No, it’s perfect! Thank you!

**Developer response:** Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

I'll take a look at adding that in a future version!

Thanks,
Adam

### 5/5 — Great simple app for monitoring batteries of HomeKit accessories

*2024-04-03*

This app is a new app. It's made by an independent developer. Kudos to the developer for having the idea to make this app. The developer has implemented several cool features in the app. You're actually able to tell the app what kind of battery the devices take and also how many they take. I think the app could use a couple of simple UI fixes and the lifetime subscription of $20 is a bit steep for a simple app like this, but I'll happily pay it since it's not a large company making the app.

### 5/5 — Amazing update in version 2.x

*2024-03-18*

The number of updated and added features in version 2 made this already useful app even better. It was an instant subscribe for me. I regularly spend more than the annual subscription price on a single drink at a restaurant, and I get far less value from the drink. Thanks for continuing to add useful features to this somewhat niche app!

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