Automations & Shortcuts
My TOP 3 Smart Home Automations! (Super Easy Setup!)
These are my 3 favorite smart home automations that I have used every day for years. They are super easy to setup, but so very useful!
Automations & Shortcuts
HomeKit Automations: Convert to Shortcut
Take your HomeKit automations to the next level by using “Convert to Shortcut.” Today I’ll show you how and when to use this feature, and show you the most common ways that I use it. Sponsored by EcoNet The Bulldog Water Valve Robot Products Seen in Video: Nanoleaf Elements Meross Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
Automating Your AirTags!
Today I’m going to show you how you can use your AirTags to trigger shortcut automations! Control your smart home, change music, open apps, and much, much more. I’m also going to give you some creative ideas for ways you can automate your AirTags!
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…
Automations & Shortcuts
SuperCharge Your Automations
Supercharge your HomeKit automations and take them to the next level with things like multiple triggers, various conditions, and third party apps. You can get much more out of HomeKit than you’ll find in the native Home App and today we’ll discuss some general concepts that will help you get the most out of your smart home automations.
Automations & Shortcuts
Home Status Report Shortcut
he status of your HomeKit accessories and provide a report showing you only the things you need to know. Towards the end we’ll discuss a few variations and possibilities to take this further.
Automations & Shortcuts
Control Your Smart Home with NFC Tags!
Setup a simple nfc tag automation that will toggle any of our HomeKit accessories on or off. NFC tag automations work natively with any iPhone XS or later.
Automations & Shortcuts
Smart Notifications with the PushCut app!
Today are creating custom, smart notifications using the Pushcut app. We’ll create a notification that is sent to our phone when the front door (HomeKit sensor) is left open for longer than 2 minutes. The notification will also give us some options to run ANY of our shortcuts.
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10 FUN Ways to Automate Your Home with Sensors!
Sensors are a GREAT way to automate your home! Today I’m going to give you 10 cool, creative ways you can use sensors to automate your HomeKit home (or any smart home)! Aqara Sensors: Vibration Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraVib Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraMotion1 Door/Window Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraDoor Temp/Humidity Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraTemp Water Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraWater Other Read more…
Automations & Shortcuts
Custom Siri Announcements for Your Home!
Have Siri welcome you home when you open the door, alert you with an “intruder alert” if the alarm is triggered, or announce that a window has been opened!
