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
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.
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
SwitchBot Curtains in HOMEKIT With Hoobs
The SwitchBot Curtain is a great way to make your existing curtains smart. In today’s video we are going to discuss how you can expose the SwitchBot Curtain to HomeKit using Hoobs. SwitchBot Curtain: https://geni.us/SwitchBotCurtain1 SwitchBot Hub Mini: https://geni.us/SwitchBotHub SwitchBot Bot: https://geni.us/SwitchBot1 Please note: this page contains affiliate links that Read more…
Givaways
SwitchBot Curtain Giveaway
Enter On Instagram: Follow @ShaneCreates Follow @theswitchbot Tag 2 friends on my SwitchBot Giveaway Post Enter on Twitter: Follow @ShaneCreates Follow @SwitchBot Like & ReTweet my SwitchBot Video Tweet PRIZES: One winner will be randomly selected on Instagram & Twitter (two winners total). Each winner will receive: 2 SwitchBot Curtains Read more…
Holidays
How to use TWINKLY Christmas Lights with HomeKit!
Use your Twinkly Christmas lights with HomeKit!
HomeBridge
How To Expose Your Roomba To HomeKit With Hoobs
In this video I aimed to address one of the most common questions that I get asked…How did I get my Roomba into HomeKit? I am using Hoobs to expose my Roomba to HomeKit using the Roomba STV plugin: https://plugins.hoobs.org/plugin/homebridge-roomba-stv The above plugin page includes step by step instructions. I Read more…
HomeBridge
How to get ANY IFTTT Compatible Device Working in HomeKit!
SwitchBot lets you retrofit all existing appliances or light switches in your home. It works with Siri Shortcuts and I’m also going to show you how to make it work with HomeKit! I’ll finally be able to automate my coffee pot into my HomeKit scenes…something I was unable to do Read more…
HomeBridge
HOOBS Setup & Review
HOOBS stands for HomeBridge out of the Box. HOOBS simplifies the plugin configuration and installation of HomeBridge, allowing you to integrate with smart home devices that do not support HomeKit. In other words, with this, you can easily add non-HomeKit deices to your HomeKit setup allowing you to control them Read more…
