These days we have many devices connected to our home network, including all of our smart home devices. This product from Trend Micro is an easy and effective way to protect ALL of your connected devices and your network at home. This also provides some powerful and flexible parental controls Read more…
It’s been just over a year since I installed my wall-mounted iPad to control my HomeKit home. In this video I will share with you my experiences using it over the course of that year, some tips, tricks, and best practices for anyone else who currently has a wall-mounted iPad Read more…
I have been looking for a good way to automate my existing blinds in HomeKit, without having to replace them. The Soma Tilt allows you to automate and motorize your existing blinds by letting you control the ‘tilt’ mechanism either through bluetooth or through HomeKit (using the Soma Connect). Soma Read more…
Abode recently announced that they are adding HomeKit support to their Abode Security Kit. With this update, both the Abode Iota and Abode Smart Security Kit systems are now HomeKit compatible with support for their first generation gateway currently under review by Apple. This will bring HomeKit support to all Read more…
The EVE WATER GUARD is one of the first HomeKit products to actually hit the market after being announced at CES 2020. The Eve Water Guard detects water leaks and alerts you the moment they occur – visually, audibly and through HomeKit. Features include a 100 dB siren, visual light Read more…
In the past, there has been no easy way to monitor and protect smart home devices, such as light bulbs and smart TVs, against vulnerabilities, attacks, and malware. Now, with the new Trend Micro Home Network Security, you can EASILY add an extra layer of security to your entire smart Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to configure the Aqara app so that you can use the Aqara Security System in homekit, as well as use the advanced automations options available in the Aqara app. This process is especially helpful if you like to use the automation options specific Read more…
The Onvis Alarm is a 4 in 1 solution, serving as a HomeKit security alarm, contact sensor, temperature sensor, and humidity sensor. This HomeKit security alarm features 4 security modes: STAY, AWAY, NIGHT and OFF, with a volume up to 120 decibels and 3 levels: High, Mid and Low. Today 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 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…