Appearances
HomeKit Insider Ep 102
Shane Whatley joins episode 102 of HomeKit Insider. We discuss the launch of the new Sonos Ray and its voice assistant, the new Aqara D100 smart lock with HomeKey, and more.
HomeKit Tips & Tricks
HomeKit Widgets on your iPhone and iPad!
With the Home Widget app you can now control your smart home right from your Home Screen! We can get really creative with this using focus modes, smart home dashboards, and more!
Other Products
HomeKit Water Shut Off Valves
Today we will discuss how to integrate water shut off valves into your HomeKit smart home natively. With this, you can automatically shut off the water to your entire house in the event of a water-related emergency. ModernDayTech Using the EcoNet Bulldog, Smarthings, & Hoobs https://youtu.be/DJZPzlOJ2H8 Products Seen in Video: Read more…
Aqara
The New Aqara P1 Motion Sensor
Aqara just quietly released a brand new motion sensor! Similar to the previous model, this upgrade provides some new features that just might make it the best HomeKit motion sensor available.
HomeBridge
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra with Self-Cleaning DOCK! The Best Option for HomeKit Users!
Today we’re looking at the Roborock S7 MaxV ULTRA. This is Roborock’s premier robot vacuum/mop with the fully automated Empty/Wash/Fill Dock. We’ll take a look at the different ways to integrate this into your HomeKit setup, including both Siri Shortcuts and Homebridge or Hoobs.
Smart Locks
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock with Apple Home Key!
the installation to the features, plus everything I love and everything I don’t love about using this smart lock with HomeKit.
HomeBridge
Lutron Pico Remotes in HomeKit! (Homebridge Required)
Today we’re discussing how to use Lutron’s Pico Remotes in HomeKit, thanks to a Homebridge plugin called Lutron Caseta Leap. These Pico Remotes can now be used to control any of your HomeKit accessories.
Hubs & Bridges
The Zemismart Hub Brings NEW Products to HomeKit! (And they’re cheap!)
With the Zemismart HomeKit Hub, we can integrate SO MANY products into HomeKit such as roller shades, curtain robots, light switches, water shut-off valves, downlights, sensors, and MUCH more!
Matter
Matter Delayed Again
With the recent announcement that Matter will be delayed yet again, I figured we should talk about it. Should you wait for Matter, or build your smart home now?
HomeKit Tips & Tricks
How To Fix “No Response” in HomeKit
Today will will discuss all the things that could lead to a “No Response” error in HomeKit, and all the possible methods to fix the issue.
