Abode recently announced that they are adding HomeKit support to their Abode Security Kit. With this update, both the Abode Iota and Abode Smart Security Kit systems are now HomeKit compatible with support for their first generation gateway currently under review by Apple. This will bring HomeKit support to all Read more…
The EVE WATER GUARD is one of the first HomeKit products to actually hit the market after being announced at CES 2020. The Eve Water Guard detects water leaks and alerts you the moment they occur – visually, audibly and through HomeKit. Features include a 100 dB siren, visual light Read more…
In the past, there has been no easy way to monitor and protect smart home devices, such as light bulbs and smart TVs, against vulnerabilities, attacks, and malware. Now, with the new Trend Micro Home Network Security, you can EASILY add an extra layer of security to your entire smart Read more…
We all love using our smart home devices. But the more devices you add to your home network, the more vulnerable you are to attacks and hackers. Fortunately, there are some very easy things that you can do to add better security to your smart home and make it much Read more…
There were tons of new HomeKit products and announcements this year at CES 2020. This is a list of them all! Bosch Smart Home HomeKit integration Signify/Phillips Hue – new outdoor products Eve – Eve Cam and Water Guard Wemo – smart plug and Wemo Stage wireless button Legrand Drivia Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to configure the Aqara app so that you can use the Aqara Security System in homekit, as well as use the advanced automations options available in the Aqara app. This process is especially helpful if you like to use the automation options specific Read more…
HomeKit Secure Video, not to be confused with HomeKit support, is a new feature offered by Apple for securely encrypting and recording your camera footage. The Circle 2 Wired camera is the first camera on the market that offers support for HomeKit Secure Video. This feature works by securely encrypting Read more…
I have made a number of videos around the Aqara products since starting my YouTube channel. Overall they have been reliable, fast, and very affordable. I am excited that Aqara has officially launched the US version of their hub on Amazon, along with a number of sensors for the US Read more…
We now have the ability to create conversational Siri shortcuts that work great with our HomeKit smart home. In this video we will build two basic siri shortcuts that will perform different actions based on our interaction with Siri. MOVIE NIGHT SHORTCUT – 3:34 • Set homekit lights for watching Read more…
The Onvis Alarm is a 4 in 1 solution, serving as a HomeKit security alarm, contact sensor, temperature sensor, and humidity sensor. This HomeKit security alarm features 4 security modes: STAY, AWAY, NIGHT and OFF, with a volume up to 120 decibels and 3 levels: High, Mid and Low. Today Read more…