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…
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 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…
This sleek lock claims to be the world’s smallest retrofit smart lock. It works exclusively with Homekit and connects via bluetooth with optional wifi, giving you the ability to control your lock from anywhere in the world, no hub required. Purchase the Friday Home Lock on Amazon: https://geni.us/FridayLock
With so many of us working from home now, it’s a great time to start using smart home automations to make the home office more enjoyable and efficient. In this video, we’re using the HomeKit platform to create automations for our home office. The NFC Tags that I use: https://geni.us/NFCtags
Today we are setting up two simple HomeKit automations that will flash different lights when they are triggered. One will be triggered by a HomeKit door sensor and the other will be triggered by a doorbell (HomeKit button).
The Santala Smart Desk Lamp is an affordable lamp with a build-in Qi wireless charger that supports HomeKit, Alexa, and Google. Santala Desk Lamp – $42.99 on Amazon (affiliate link) https://geni.us/SantalaDeskLamp
What’s the Best Camera for HomeKit Secure Video? Let’s compare the Netatmo Indoor Camera vs the Logitech Circle 2 camera and see how they stack up against each other and how well they implement HomeKit Secure Video. At the time of recording, these are the only two cameras available on Read more…
The Eve Flare is a fully portable HomeKit light that provides ambient lighting anywhere you go. It’s the first HomeKit product that I’ve actually taken on the go! In this video we’ll put it to the test and give it a full, honest review and show you some awesome things Read more…
There are some things we can do, and some things we cannot do, to control our Apple TV by voice using a HomePod. In this video I’ll show you some native commands that work “out of the box” as well as some custom shortcuts that can help take this to Read more…