Aqara
DIY Outdoor Contact Sensors for HomeKit
Learn how to setup contact sensors for HomeKit outdoors!
Videos
Other Products
iPad Wall Mount 2022 Update!
I finally decided to update my wall-mounted iPad! Check out the installation process, my custom dashboard, some cool tips and tricks, and everything else I’ve learned in the process!
Uncategorized
How To Install My Viz Designer Dashboard
Download and install my custom HomeKit dashboard for Viz Designer.
Collaborations
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 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.