Automations & Shortcuts
Hey Siri, Start The Fireplace
Today I’m showing you the easiest way to connect your existing fireplace to your smart home so you can control it from your phone, automations, and voice commands!
Automations & Shortcuts
I Tried Automating My Bedroom… Here’s What Actually Works!
Today I’m taking you inside my bedroom to show you exactly how I (finally) attained “wife-approved” automations in my bedroom. It’s a full breakdown of what is actually working in my home, after plenty of trial and error, a few arguments, and failed ideas.
Automations & Shortcuts
You’re Using Your Robot Vacuum WRONG… Do This Instead (Apple Home + Matter)
Get the most out of your robot vacuum by automating them to work around your lifestyle. In this video I’ll show you how this budget-friendly vacuum integrates with Apple Home and share 5 useful automations you can set up right now.
Automations & Shortcuts
mmWave Presence Detection… Without the Wires!
This Might Be the Best Smart Presence Sensor Yet…
Today we’re checking out the Lafaer LWR01 — a wireless mmWave presence sensor equipped with ultra-precise motion detection, all packed into a compact, Matter-compatible design. It’s battery-powered, Thread-enabled, and designed to detect real presence—not just motion—so your automations can finally behave the way you want.
Automations & Shortcuts
5 Must-Have Smart Home Automations for Summer!
In this video, I’m sharing 5 of my favorite smart home automations that are super useful during the summer.
Automations & Shortcuts
5 Advanced Apple Home Automations That Will Actually Make Your Smart Home Smarter
If you’re just using Siri to control your smart home, you’re missing out on the real power of Apple Home! In this video, I’ll show you 5 advanced HomeKit automations that will take your smart home to the next level.
Automations & Shortcuts
Beyond HomeKit: Upgrade Your Apple Smart Home!
Apple Home 101: EP4
If you’ve hit the limits of what the native Home app can do, this video is for you. In this bonus episode of my Apple Home 101 series, we’re diving deep into all the tools, apps, and platforms I personally use to supercharge my Apple Home smart home setup. From third-party HomeKit apps to Homebridge, Scrypted, Home Assistant, and Homey Pro — I’ll walk you through real-world examples, pros and cons, and exactly how I integrate them alongside Apple Home.
Automations & Shortcuts
Your BEST Smart Home Automations of 2025! (Viewer Showcase)
In this video, we showcase brilliant home automations created by viewers like you! See how people are solving real problems and adding convenience to their daily lives through creative smart home automation.
Automations & Shortcuts
HomeKit Automations Just Got WAY More Powerful (Controller for HomeKit)
Take your HomeKit automations to the next level with Controller for HomeKit’s new Hub Mode feature. Learn how to create advanced automations with multiple conditions, delays, stop events, and more.
Automations & Shortcuts
Level Up Your HomeKit Automations (New in iOS 18!)
iOS 18 introduces a powerful new way to create HomeKit automations with multiple conditions. Learn how to make your smart home truly smart by upgrading your automations with this powerful feature.
In this video, we’ll cover:
• The new multi-condition IF actions in iOS 18
• How to convert home automations to shortcuts
• Real-world automation examples
• Tips for using Guest Mode switches
• Advanced automation conditions