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 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 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 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. Read more…
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 Read more…
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 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 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 Read more…
