GettingStarted
Why You Should Be Using Smart Switches
I’m going to give you 3 reasons why you should be using smart switches if you are getting serious about your smart home. We’ll also discuss some of my experiences, what you should use: smart switches or smart bulbs, and which smart switches you should buy. 00:00 – Intro00:44 – Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
AWESEME HomeKit Automations & Shortcuts: Part 2
Part two of our more advanced HomeKit automations and Siri Shortcuts. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Overview02:46 Creating a Siri Morning Brief19:45 Running an Automation Server with PushCuts28:02 Scheduling Time Based Shortcuts28:53 Wrapping It All Up! AWESOME HomeKit Automations & Shortcuts PART 1 https://youtu.be/1BpcvCUw_kc To Download My “Wake Up W/ Siri” Shortcut, Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
Awesome HomeKit Automations & Shortcuts: Part 1
This is the first of a two part video series in which we will be setting up some slightly more advanced HomeKit automations and Shortcuts. 1. Make a shortcut that pings your wallet every time you connect to CarPlay. Never loose or leave your wallet behind again! 2. Make a Read more…
Other Products
iPad Wall Mount – One Year Later
It’s been just over a year since I installed my wall-mounted iPad to control my HomeKit home. In this video I will share with you my experiences using it over the course of that year, some tips, tricks, and best practices for anyone else who currently has a wall-mounted iPad Read more…
Smart Lighting
Xiaomi Bedside Lamp Review
This is a review of the Xiaomi Bedside Lamp 2, also known as the Yeelight Bedside Lamp 2, or the Mi Bedside Lamp 2. Whatever you call it, it works with HomeKit and it’s a pretty cool lamp with some unique features. Purchase this light : https://geni.us/EJGq
Cameras
The Logitech Circle View Camera Review
The Logitech Circle View camera is a new Apple HomeKit-enabled security camera built exclusively for HomeKit Secure Video. Today we take a first look at this camera and discuss all of it’s features, the setup process, and my thoughts on this camera after using it for a while. Purchase the Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
HOW TO: Set HomeKit Scenes with a Lutron Pico Remote
Use the button on the Lutron Pico remote to set HomeKit scenes! I’ve used Lutron Caseta smart wall switches in my HomeKit setup for a long time. A big selling point is that you can pair these with the Pico remotes for 3 way switch setups (two switches that control Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
HOW TO: Create Time Of Day Shortcuts
We are going to configure a single NFC tag that will perform different tasks, depending on the time of day. In this example, we will use a NFC tag to change my HomeKit lights to specific colors depending on what time of day it is. The NFC Tags That I Read more…
Aqara
Aqara Smart Wall Switch Works with HomeKit!
Aqara has just released the new Smart Wall Switch, US version! This switch connects to the Aqara hub and works with HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Alexa. In this video we discus the specs, features, installation, tips and tricks, and the pros and cons. Products Used In This Video:PROMO CODE: AQARA427 Read more…
