CarPlay
Hey Siri Start The Car! | I Connected my TRUCK to my SMART HOME!
Today I’ll show you how I integrated my truck into my HomeKit smart home using Homebridge. I can now control my truck through Siri, Shortcuts, and Automations!
HomeBridge
Govee Outdoor Lights!
I finally setup smart outdoor lighting at my home with Govee outdoor lights. I integrated them into my HomeKit setup so I can use them every day with my smart home!
Automations & Shortcuts
Guest Mode Automations!
Imagine this… you are entertaining guest one night, then your nighttime automations run, leaving everyone in the dark and arming the security system. Not good.
In today’s video we’ll discuss how you can avoid this embarrassment by creating a simple “Guest Mode” in HomeKit. Essentially we are creating a system that will skip automations at the times we don’t want them to run. Get creative and use this concept for other ways such as vacation mode, babysitter mode, and more!
Cameras
Using PoE Cameras in HomeKit (Scrypted & Homebridge)
Are POE Cameras the best? In today’s video I’ll share why I decided to use POE cameras for my smart home. I integrated them into homeKit and got them to work with HomeKit Secure Video through both Homebridge and Scrypted. We’ll discuss both methods and my overall experience of using Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
How To Send a Text Message with HomeKit (HomeBridge Required)
Ever wish you could include text messages in your HomeKit automations? Now you can. Have your smart home automatically send out text messages to anyone as a part of your HomeKit automations. I’ll show you everything you need and how to setup this configuration so you can start sending sms Read more…
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.
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.
Cameras
How to Add Nest & Ring To HomeKit! (+ HOOBS 4 Updates)
We’ll also discuss some of the new features and updates to HOOBS 4.
Automations & Shortcuts
DIY HomeKit Security System with HomeBridge (in 3 Easy Steps!)
In this video we’ll cover how to setup a HomeKit Security system using Homebrdige, an inexpensive siren from Amazon, your homekit sensors, and a smart plug. We can configure different modes such as Away, Night, and Home. Stay tuned until the end for some great ideas to take your security Read more…
HomeBridge
3 Reasons to Use HomeBridge with HomeKit + Setup on a Synolgy NAS
What is HomeBridge? In this video we’ll discuss what Homebridge is, and 3 reasons why you might want to setup HomeBridge for your HomeKit smart home. I’ll also show you how to easily setup HomeBridge to run on your Synology NAS.
