Today I am giving you a first look at the newly designed, specifically for iOS 13, Home+ app. This redesigned app solves many of the problems that people have with the iOS 13 updates. It also supports dark mode. Plus it is just a great app. I am going to Read more…
iOS 13 will bring some much anticipated updates and features to HomeKit. Today I’m going to share the top 5 features and updates coming to HomeKit with iOS 13 that I am most excited about. Please note: not all of these features and updates will be available at the launch Read more…
Today we take a look at the Aqara Wireless Mini Switch HomeKit Button. It stands out from other HomeKit buttons as it can also be used as a doorbell or an emergency button. This product does require the Aqara Gateway Hub.
I am using the Aqara Hub as my HomeKit Security System and today we are going to customize it and set up some automations so that it does even more! We will set up three new automations: 2:22 Automation #1: INTRUDER ALERT! * Turn on ALL the house lights to Read more…
I now have a HomeKit TV! My 2016 Vizio TV just got updated with HomeKit and AirPlay 2 via firmware update! A few months ago Vizio announced that they will be pushing out firmware updates adding HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support to their TV models as far back as 2016. Read more…
In this short tutorial we will set up the iRobot Roomba smart vacuum to work with Siri using IFTTT and the shortcuts app. It can then be triggered by Siri voice commands and even tied to our HomeKit scenes through Shortcuts. My iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum: https://amzn.to/2TLaeWG Articles referenced Read more…
So you’ve got a temperature sensor that works with HomeKit. Now what? Well, there is not many options in the Home App, but we can use other apps to get the most out of HomeKit and our temperature sensors! In this quick tutorial I’ll show you how to set up Read more…
This Aqara vibration sensor can make almost any household device or appliance smart! And it works with HomeKit! It can also be used as a sensor to trigger your security system. In this video I’ll do a brief overview, setup and review, as well as give you just a few Read more…
The Aqara motion sensor just might be the best motion sensor for Apple HomeKit. It works great in HomeKit and can even be used as a part of you HomeKit security alarm system. It connects to HomeKit through the Aqara hub. Products mentioned in this video: FROM AMAZON: Aqara Gateway Read more…
Scenes in HomeKit are groups of actions that affect multiple accessories in your home all at once. And automations are ways that your smart home can control itself. Automations can use your location, a certain time of day, and other accessories to trigger scenes and make adjustments to your smart Read more…