HomeKit Tips & Tricks
Interview with a Smart Home Wife
My wife provides a unique perspective on what it’s like to live with someone building a smart home.
Automations & Shortcuts
My TOP 3 Smart Home Automations! (Super Easy Setup!)
These are my 3 favorite smart home automations that I have used every day for years. They are super easy to setup, but so very useful!
Matter
Everything HomeKit and Matter at CES 2023! (The Future of Smart Homes!)
I attended CES in person this year for the first time. Let’s take a look at all of the new Apple HomeKit / Matter products and announcements from CES 2023.
Hubs & Bridges
Hubitat brings NEW Products to HomeKit! (Z-Wave & More!!)
Sponsored by Trend MicroThe Premium Security Suite offers complete device and identity protection for up to 10 devices. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/3HWsw1Y and use code SHANE10 (case sensitive) for 10% off your purchase! Hubitat recently announced HomeKit support to their Elevation hub. This brings new zigbee and z-wave products Read more…
News & Updates
NEW Apple Home Architecture!
Apple just released iOS 16.2 which brings a big update to all HomeKit users – a new home architecture. Join me as I update all my products and my smart home and I’ll share everything you need to know about this update. UPDATE: As of 12/22/2022, after multiple reports of Read more…
Holidays
Christmas Smart Home Setup
Follow me on a tour of my smart home Christmas setup! See how I’m using HomeKit and smart home tech to make my Christmas more enjoyable and efficient! Sponsored by UGREEN UGREEN DigiNest 65W Charing StationUGREEN Nexode 100W desk chargerUGREEN Holiday EventBuy UGREEN Products on Amazon :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: RESOURCES :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Products Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
Custom HomeKit Notifications – Controller for HomeKit App
Today we are exploring the new Advanced Notification feature of the Controller for HomeKit app. Advanced HomeKit Notifications offer a new level of interaction between you and your smart home. With them, your home can notify you about everything important and lets you immediately respond with the right actions. Video Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
Aqara Cube T1 Pro
The new Aqara Cube T1 Pro is a HomeKit scene controller. You can use this to control any of your smart home accessories, and even your siri shortcuts. Watch the video to see why this might be the ultimate companion for your desk setup. This video is sponsored by Aqara Read more…
News & Updates
Black Friday-Cyber Monday HomeKit Deals
All of the HOMEKIT Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals in one place!
HomeKit Tips & Tricks
2022 Smart Home Tour
Join me as I take you on a tour of my Smart Home! Everything is controlled through Apple HomeKit. Download the Sponsored by Signals for HomeKit app. Download it today! https://homemadeautomation.com/signal… Products Seen in Video: Abode Iota Security Starter Kit https://geni.us/AbodeIota Abode KeyPad https://geni.us/AbodeKeypad Aqara G2H Pro Camera Hub https://geni.us/AqaraG2Hp Read more…