Ecobee offers a full suite of security products and services. Today we’re taking a deep look into these products and services to determine if Ecobee would be a good security solution for your smart home.
In this video we’ll cover the products, the service plans, features and the Apple Home smart home integration.
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…
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…
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…
We all love using our smart home devices. But the more devices you add to your home network, the more vulnerable you are to attacks and hackers. Fortunately, there are some very easy things that you can do to add better security to your smart home and make it much 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…
HomeKit Secure Video, not to be confused with HomeKit support, is a new feature offered by Apple for securely encrypting and recording your camera footage. The Circle 2 Wired camera is the first camera on the market that offers support for HomeKit Secure Video. This feature works by securely encrypting Read more…
I have made a number of videos around the Aqara products since starting my YouTube channel. Overall they have been reliable, fast, and very affordable. I am excited that Aqara has officially launched the US version of their hub on Amazon, along with a number of sensors for the US 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…
Overview:We will create a DIY security system that you can toggle On and Off using the Home App or Siri. When the alarm is triggered, a loud siren will play on our HomePod or AirPlay 2 speakers. This is pretty easy to setup and you can use any HomeKit sensors Read more…