Ever since I started writing a weekly article on HomeKit, one of the most frequently asked questions I've received is exactly what HomeKit products they own and how they use them. I have spent years building each room over time and I like how easy it is to manage HomeKit on any of my devices (including HomePod). If you start from scratch on HomeKit, you will want this article because it will give you a starting point. I will explain my "HomeKit house" one room at a time.
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Building a HomeKit house outdoors
Outdoors, we have a pretty neat setup, which is operated by HomeKit. In the front yard, I have a flood light that has two Philips Hue exterior lights that are paired with the Hue Outdoor motion sensor. At 19:00, the motion sensor becomes active and automatically turns on the headlights if it detects movement. It goes out after ten minutes. The idea here is to create a path if they come home after dark to go to the front door. If it is not to someone in my family, the hope is that the headlights will beat the one who comes to our door.
Our front door has a Pro Smart Lock Lock August. You can read my review of it here. I like to be able to open and close the door remotely and it automatically unlocks as I walk.
In my yard, I still have two more Hue Outdoor headlights that are set to automatically light up in the dark if the back door is open. It will stop after 15 minutes.
I have an Abode alarm system and all the doors are exposed to the Home application. Due to this feature, I can use the back door as a trigger. I also recently added a new rain light that I plugged into an outside HomeKit connector. I mounted the flood light near my gutter, I rolled the outside electrical cable behind the gutter and under my screened porch. I then pulled the wire through the deck near the wall, put an outer socket on it and connected it to the HomeKit outdoor socket.
Also, the socket is connected to an automation where it lights up at night for 15 minutes if the rear opening is open. I could have connected the light from the floodlight to a light switch, but that would have required an electrician, as I would not have been comfortable doing this task. I managed to do all this because of about $ 40 in supplies from Home Depot.
Dining room
In the living room, we rely on lamps for most of our lighting, and these are controlled either by smart switches or Philips Hue bulbs. I have an automation setup where my Abode motion sensor detects movement after 5:00; a single lamp lights up near where I have my morning coffee. In this room I also have a HomeKit carbon monoxide detector. This room houses my only HomePod. I am waiting for a hardware update before expanding the HomePod to other rooms in my home.
Matrimonial bedroom
Like our living room, I have several lamps connected to smart switches connected to HomeKit. We have grouped them all in one lamp so that we can stop them all quickly through the Home or Siri application. In the future, I want to add a HomePod to this room to be used for playing music while removing laundry.
Children's bedrooms
In our child's bedrooms, we use smart switches to control lamps and sound machines. Although I would like to create some automation around these items, it is not easy with the children, because their bedtime and wake-up time can vary so much. I claimed a few weeks ago that Apple should allow selective access to HomeKit, so that my kids can control their HomeKit products in their room, without having access to our alarm, front door, etc.
Laundry
In our laundry room, I have the Eve water guard connected to an Eve Energy switch. The Water Guard cable is plugged in front of our car and the Eve Energy switch is set to cut the water. The idea behind it is that we would have less water for cleaning in case of a problem. Our laundry is in the living room, so a leak could be expensive.
Kitchen
In our kitchen, the only HomeKit enabled item we have is the Fibaro flood sensor. Because it is battery powered, I have it under the sink. If there is a leak, the alarm will sound and send me a push notification. I had a leak under the sink a few years ago. The only reason I didn't have a lot of damage is because of towels that were already under the sink. I am grateful for the fact that I have this product because I have the habit of checking daily under the sink.
Garage
Both garage doors are connected to HomeKit with the iSmartGate Pro garage door opener. As I mentioned in my review of the product, one of the things that attracted me to it was that it was connected to my existing openings in relation to RF connectivity. As someone who always forgets if I close the garage door, I like to be notified when it opens and closes.
Misc. ware
I have two smart thermostats in my house. Our ground floor unit is an ecobee SmartThermostat. Our upstairs unit is a third generation nest. It is connected to HomeKit via the Starling Home Hub, as Nest does not provide HomeKit support. If you are curious about Starling Home Hub, you can read my review. In short: it is a turnkey solution for adding HomeKit support to all Nest products.
As mentioned earlier, I use the Abode alarm system with HomeKit support. Motion sensors and their doors are on display at HomeKit. You can also weapon and disarm the alarm right from the Home app.
From the perspective of the HomeKit hub, we have five Apple TVs that act as a HomeKit hub on the top of a HomePod. For anyone building a HomeKit home, a home hub is essential, so you can control your home remotely.
HomeKit Video and HomeKit Secure Video
On my front and back porch, I have a kit for the Eufy 2. Camera I ran a few weeks ago and I am very pleased with it. I will have a longer review in a few weeks, but HomeKit integration is first class. I like the promoted battery life of 365 days and I am about to get this because it has only dropped a few points in my time. Although he doesn't support HomeKit Secure Video yet, I know it will come very soon. Although not compatible with HomeKit, the Eufy ringtone is on my list to try. I was so happy with the Eufy cameras that I think I might not have the ringtone on HomeKit. It comes with wired (requires existing ring wires) and wireless option.
My interior room is a Netatmo interior room. It just got compatibility with HomeKit Secure Video, but I'm still testing how it works, so I'll have a longer review soon. So far, it has worked as expected.
As you create the HomeKit video environment, I want to recommend HomeCam as a dedicated camera monitoring application.
Wrap your home on HomeKit
Right now, I'm pretty pleased with our HomeKit home. All the lights we use regularly are on HomeKit. Our alarm is on HomeKit. Our front door is on HomeKit. My exterior projectors are on HomeKit. Even my garage doors are on HomeKit.
HomeKit makes our lives easier and I know I can trust security. As Apple continues to develop the HomeKit platform, I will continue to purchase products compatible with it. If I could look into Dream HomeKit devices in the future, I would love to have a HomeKit compatible washer, dryer and refrigerator. I would love to be able to monitor and control these devices, as well as create various automations around them.
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Earlier this week, Eufy started broadcasting HomeKit Secure Video support for eufyCam 2, and now it looks like there's a new pan-and-tilt Eufy camera on the way.
If this is correct, this would be the first non-static room of the smart home budget company.
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Earlier, I sent a tweet about a post on the HomeKit subreddit, where u / KingKarl-TM uploaded what appears to be an offer from Eufy on their Facebook page, revealing not one, but two indoor cameras. , of which one. it would seem capable of pan and tilt functionality. Given the number of doctoral images found online these days, it's prudent to be cautious about such claims, but Christopher Close from iMore dug a little deeper and found additional evidence of the camera tilting into the Eufy Security application.
Not only does the app reveal the aforementioned camera, albeit in "beta", but the existence of a HomeKit code is displayed on the basis of the device, further pushing this into the realm of being compatible with HomeKit. Of course, things happened and would not be beyond the scope of such a room not being released. However, given that at one point, they promoted them on Facebook (no sign exists now beyond the Reddit posting), it seems pretty promising.
As explained above, there are two levels of HomeKit support for security cameras and there is no indication at this stage that the new cameras could support it.
HomeKit Secure Video is designed to address the main security weakness with most smart cameras today. To do things like detect people and face recognition, most cameras upload their video stream to the cloud and perform the analysis there. This means that unencrypted video is stored on someone else's server, representing a tasty target for hackers.
With HSV, all people, animals and vehicle detection are performed locally, on their own iPad, HomePod or Apple TV and only encrypted videos are sent to Apple's cloud servers.
However, the situation is complicated by the fact that the additional cameras have a more basic form of HomeKit compatibility, which means Siri support and triggered actions, but not HomeKit Secure Video.
Eufy offers a range of smart wallet products, including security cameras and robotic cleaning devices. A pan-and-tilt Eufy camera would be a welcome addition to the range.
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There's good news if you own Anker eufyCam 2: the long-awaited support for HomeKit Secure Video (HSV) is now rolling out in the latest firmware update.
Apple first listed eufyCam 2 as one of the security cameras to get HSV back in November of last year.
At that time, only one room offered immediately, but Apple said it would come to five other rooms.
The first HomeKit Secure Video devices are now available with beta firmware, namely Logitech Circle 2. Apple sites list eufyCam 2, eufyCam 2C, Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera, Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera and Robin ProLine Doorbell, as they announced new support for HomeKit Video security.
immoral noticed the firmware update.
The eufy support for this feature was first introduced on the stage during Keynote Apple WWDC 2019, but did not come with eufyCam 2 when it was released last fall. The update, which runs automatically for eufyCam 2 owners without any request, brings the camera to firmware version 2.5.9 (subsystem version 1.0.64.20200227). Users can also use the firmware upgrade option in the eufy Security application to manually check availability.
Firmware updates sometimes require a little time to run everywhere, so if you don't see it today, you may receive it in the next few days.
We have explained the benefits of HSV before.
HomeKit Secure Video is designed to address the main security weakness with most smart cameras today. To do things like detect people and face recognition, most cameras upload their video stream to the cloud and perform the analysis there. This means that the unencrypted video is stored on someone else's server, representing a tasty target for hackers.
With HSV, all people, animals and vehicle detection are performed locally, on their own iPad, HomePod or Apple TV and only encrypted videos are sent to Apple's cloud servers.
However, the situation is complicated by the fact that the additional cameras have a more basic form of HomeKit compatibility, which means Siri support and triggered actions, but not HomeKit Secure Video. EufyCam 2 has been receiving basic HomeKit support since January.
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Water leaks are undoubtedly something that can really damage a home. As we mentioned a few weeks ago, we had a leak in our kitchen that made our hardwood floors deform. Especially with hardwood floors, a water leak can be disastrous. HomeKit enabled water leak detectors are the perfect way to be notified immediately in the event of a water leak. This week, I'll be reviewing the Eve Water Guard to see where it fits in a HomeKit home.
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The Eve Water Guard is different from the Fibaro HomeKit water leak sensor because it needs to be connected. Both products have their place. Currently I use Fibaro under my kitchen sink, but I use the Eve Water Guard to cover my washing machine. Our washing machine is right in our living room, so if it started to leak while running, the water would stand on the hardwood floors in a matter of seconds.
The installation process
Eve is a first class citizen when it comes to HomeKit products. They do not operate their cloud service. They want to bring their products into the Home app and you will manage them all from there. The installation of the Water Guard took approximately four minutes from disconnection to its installation in the Home application.
Once I scanned the QR code HomeKit, I plugged it into the outlet on top of the washer and fixed the external cable between the dryer and the washer. The entire length of the cable detects water so you can place it almost anywhere.
I associated it with an Eve Energy to create an automation that will transform my washing machine onif The Eve Water Guard detects the water. By cutting off the appliance immediately, I hope I can limit the damage a water leak can do. With HomeKit, you can use any smart outlet that supports the Apple home smart frame. One of the reasons I use the Eve Energy model in this scenario is that I want to keep track of how much money we spend on washing clothes throughout the year.
Automation configuration
To configure the automation described above, go to the Automation tab in the Home application. Touch "A sensor detects something." Find Ever Water Guard. On the next screen, make sure it detects the leak is checked. On the next screen, find the smart socket you want to trigger when a leak occurs. Make sure the socket is turned off and then you are done.
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Many people will compare this product with the Fibaro HomeKit water leak sensor, because they both detect water leakage. There are enough differences between the two to have them both in your home. The Eve Water Guard is great for covering a large area if you have an outlet available (such as a laundry). Because the cable is weak, it can be easily hidden.
Fibaro I find it beneficial if you have a place where an outlet is not available (battery powered). There is no outlet under our kitchen sink, so Fibaro is a great fit there.
Overall, the Eve Water Guard is an excellent addition to the HomeKit configuration. I love the flexibility of being able to cover a large area, while still hiding the 6.5 meter cable. Can be purchased from Amazon. Don't forget to take a HomeKit enabled socket to go with it.
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If you've been waiting for a HomeKit compatible air purifier, the good news is that there is now one on the way. The Vocolinc PureFlow air purifier is already available for pre-order in some European and Scandinavian countries, with shipping displayed in 11-12 days.
You cannot order them yet in the US, but the company says US distributors have already placed orders.
HomeKit News the report suggests that the US price will be somewhere around $ 500.
It seems that at least one chain store online, located in Denmark, but with regional stores in Sweden, Austria, Germany, Finland, Poland and Norway, take orders, the shipment being listed at 11-12 days. Proshop in all the countries listed, is currently listed VAP1, the Swedish store displaying the price as 4,799Kr (507 USD / UK 392 GBP / EU 447 €).
The specifications are the standard HEPA.
Superior Filtration Technology: Three stages of advanced HEPA filtration eliminate up to 99.5% of gas and particles up to 0.3 microns in your room, up to 700 square meters.
Full angle filtration system: A dual air intake at the top air outlet design captures harmful gases and particles from all angles.
The company says that PureFlow offers a quiet way to use while you sleep.
Intelligent Air Purifier, Extremely Low Noise: 27dB In Idle Mode, Large Clean Air Distribution: Up To 100 Square Meters, Efficient Air Purification Capacity: Bi-directional Air Flow, True HEPA And Activated Carbon: Technologies filter filter, 5 color-coded lights, Works with: Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.
In addition to the Siri control, you can also set device schedules.
However, if you hope it can protect you against coronavirus, a BuzzFeed the report says you're not lucky.
"Your typical HEPA filter will not be able to remove coronavirus from the air," said Dr. Erin Sorrell, assistant professor of microbiology and a member of the Georgetown Center for Global Health Sciences and Global Health. "The filter itself is 3 microns, and the virus itself is about 1 micron."
A HomeKit compatible air purifier has a premium price; other HEPA air purifiers are usually around $ 100-200.
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Night Shift, a feature that automatically adjusts the colors of the display to the warmer end of the spectrum to ease the eyes of the user, appears to be coming to Apple's HomeKit for certain connected home accessories, such as smart lights, due to an upcoming iOS 14 update.
9to5Mac has the report:
Smart lighting is one of the initial categories within Apple's Smart Home. HomeKit has long had the ability to control the brightness, color and temperature of light and programming through automation and scenes. New to iOS 14 for HomeKit will be the ability to automatically adjust the light color temperature throughout the day.
The current HomeKit version makes it easy to adjust the color temperature manually or automatically, based on triggers such as the time of day or sunset and sunrise.
As 9to5Mac notes, iOS 14 will take this further:
Cooler light temperatures are preferred during the day to match the lighting from outside sunlight, but warmer color temperatures are preferred during the night.
And this:
Apple is developing a feature that we can only describe as NightKift for HomeKit lights: the update is expected to include the ability to gradually change the lighting temperature throughout the day, so that changes are more gradual and natural and not affect.
Some smart lights, including LIFX bulbs, already support this feature, but currently require manufacturing applications to run and control not exposed in HomeKit.
Night Shift is currently available on iOS and macOS.
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With the feature enabled, your device continues to poll your ambient light sensors to adjust the color temperature of the display to the yellow part of the color spectrum. Filtering the blue wavelengths actually reduces the bright blue light, which is said to disrupt your sleep.
TUTORIAL: How to use Night Shift on iPhone and iPad
Night Shift also takes advantage of the clock and geolocation of the device to determine when sunset is at your location. In the morning, Night Shit returns the display to its normal settings. By default, Night Shift is activated from sunset to sunrise.
TUTORIAL: How to use Night Shift on your Mac
Apple is expected to preview future updates of iOS 14, macOC 10.16, watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 at its Global Developer Conference, due out this summer. However, it seems more and more likely that a physical meeting in San Jose could be canceled in favor of virtual meetings and presentations because of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
What do you think, boys and girls, does NightKift make sense for HomeKit lights?
Tell us in the comments below!
The HomeKit Secure Video feature gets a substantial update in iOS 14, thanks to a new face classification feature for identifying people and family members in camera images.
9to5Mac has the story:
Apple is expanding the features of the HomeKit camera in iOS 14 with a new face classification feature that will include a person identification feature. HomeKit Secure Video will be updated to not only detect people in general, but also provide notifications about detecting certain people in your family.
Alerts based on specific people in your family intrigue. It would be cool if this could be used to automatically trigger a HomeKit scene based on a family member entering a room!
If so, it would be wonderful!
HomeKit Secure Video was added in iOS 13.
The current implementation supports limited object recognition for easier image searching HomeKit cameras that support security images of the video store in iCloud, with videos not taking into account the iCloud storage plan. However, video recording requires a 200 GB iCloud storage plan to support one camera and a 2 TB plan to support five cameras.
Apple should preview future updates of iOS 14, macOC 10.16, watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 at its Worldwide Developer Conference, which should take place this summer, but it seems more and more likely to be a meeting physical in San Jose to be canceled in favor of virtual meetings and presentations. because of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Have you ever used HomeKit Secure Video and what do you think about the future HomeKit Personality feature on iOS 14?
Tell us in the comments section below.
Apple's HomeKit smart home framework is expected to receive three major features in iOS 14 and tvOS 14, 9to5Mac learned. Big improvements to AppleKit lighting, cameras and audio TVs are under development for launch this fall.
Night shift for lights
Smart lighting is one of the initial categories within Apple's Smart Home. HomeKit has long had the ability to control the brightness, color and temperature of light and programming through automation and scenes.
New to iOS 14 for HomeKit will be the ability to automatically adjust the light color temperature throughout the day.
Cooler light temperatures are preferred during the day to match the lighting from outside sunlight, but warmer color temperatures are preferred during the night.
Currently, HomeKit allows you to manually adjust color temperature or schedule color temperature changes based on triggers such as daylight or sunset and sunrise, and iOS 14 will take that even further.
Apple is developing a feature that we can only describe as NightKift for HomeKit lights: the update is expected to include the ability to gradually change the lighting temperature throughout the day, so that changes are more gradual and natural and not affect.
Some smart lights, including LIFX bulbs, already support this feature, but currently require manufacturing applications to run and control not exposed in HomeKit.
Wishful thinking: Apple could probably push HomeKit's light features as a push to sell its own smart bulbs.
HomeKit camcorders
iOS 13 introduced support for HomeKit Secure Video, building on existing smart camera support, with built-in security features such as motion recognition from humans, animals and vehicles.
Apple is expanding the features of the HomeKit camera in iOS 14 with a new face classification feature that will include a person identification feature. HomeKit Secure Video will be updated to not only detect people in general, but also provide notifications about detecting certain people in your family.
HomePod Boxes Apple TV
Finally, 9to5Mac tvOS 14 is expected to include a new permanent audio output option for Apple TV streaming boxes. For example, a user could permanently select HomePod stereo pairs as the default audio output, without manually choosing the AirPlay 2 target each time.
This feature would work great with a smaller, cheaper version of HomePod, and existing Apple TV HomePod users will benefit from the more permanent configuration. HomePod support has gradually improved with Apple TV, but Apple TV may still lose its connection to the HomePod when the smart speaker is used for other tasks.
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Those looking for affordable HSK (HomeKit Secure Video) camera might be lucky: Aqara has announced that its long-promised G2H camera will support the Apple standard focused on privacy since launch. Although prices are not yet known, the company is known for budget-friendly products.
It follows news that the G2 Camera Hub will also be compatible with HomeKit ...
HomeKit News reports that there have been rumors of a Q1 version for G2H, but this seems far from certain now.
The camera, along with the future Aqara M2 Hub, was initially announced as early as July 2019, where HomeKit compatibility was first revealed. This product unveiling ceremony also included a series of ceiling lights and wireless switches, in collaboration with Opple, which have since been launched in China and the gray market for international consumers, although initial estimates for the launch of the G2H camera were not. officially announced, many rumors suggested a release date in the T1 region of 2020.
Because the Coronavirus pandemic affects Chinese production, most of the production has inevitably been pushed and understood, G2H is no exception.
As posted today by Aqara on their forum, the state of the company;
"G2H is expected to be launched later this year (2020). It will support HomeKit Secure Video and will not be limited by the Mi Home application: Aqara Home and Apple Home will also be supported. "
Indeed, Aqara and the companies promising HomeKit support, in general, are not really known for the exact release dates, so when it launches, everyone assumes now. What we do know is that probably the HomeKit Secure Video camcorder will be available at 1080p and will include an SD card slot for local capture.
Logitech Circle 2 cameras were the first ones to get HSV, which I considered to be a privacy gain, while they did not have certain functions.
HomeKit Secure Video is designed to address the main security weakness with most smart cameras today. To do things like detect people and face recognition, most cameras upload their video stream to the cloud and perform the analysis there. This means that the unencrypted video is stored on someone else's server, representing a tasty target for hackers.
With HSV, all people, animals and vehicle detection are performed locally, on their own iPad, HomePod or Apple TV and only encrypted videos are sent to Apple's cloud servers.
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Ever since I started building my HomeKit, one of the areas I haven't touched is my garage doors. I've researched various adapters over the years, but I have an off-brand garage door opener that never seemed to be on the compatibility list. I recently met a model who made works with my special opener, so I was pleased to be able to pick it up and install it. I have had the iSmartGate Pro garage door opener installed in recent weeks and I couldn't be happier with it. If you are looking for a HomeKit garage door opener, continue to see how it works and how to use it.
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I've been living in my house for six years, so I've added HomeKit items over time, as prices have dropped and products have been launched. I wanted to control my garage doors from HomeKit for a while, but I was never willing to replace my opener with a compatible one. All of the HomeKit garage door opener models I found needed to change my opener or are not compatible at all.
iSmartGate has an extended compatibility checker. You are looking for your brand and then the model and this will give you the exact wiring diagram on how to configure it. Once I discovered that my units (we have two separate doors) are compatible, I started to look at what model I needed. I went with the Pro option with a second sensor. There are two: Pro and Lite. The Lite model works with HomeKit, but is not compatible with more than one door cable sensor. It also does not include an LED light or custom opening and closing music. Because I have two doors, I went with the pro model.
The installation process
The first step to installing an iGate garage door opener is to find out how it will connect to the opener. With products like this, installation instructions are a huge part of the initial satisfaction with the product and iSmartGate delivered with their step.
As I have mentioned many times, they are not very handy, so any connection with the actual repair / modernization of the home is not something I always make comfortable. I would advise you to connect everything to your network before actually removing the ladder that connects it to the garage door opener. I did everything on the iSmartGate app. This part is pretty standard with the smartest household products. Go through a pairing process to connect it to your Wi-Fi network (it also supports USB over ethernet if you want to go that route).
During the process, you have the opportunity to connect it to HomeKit. Again, this part is very perfect. I was sent to the Home application where I could scan the QR code behind the unit. In fact, you don't need to create an account at the manufacturer if you use HomeKit. I chose to do this for testing purposes only, but I always appreciate when this is an option, as this is one of the reasons why I like HomeKit (privacy options).
One of the downsides to using HomeKit is that their application is only required for future firmware updates. I would like to see Apple allow firmware updates from the Home app in future versions of iOS.
One thing you need to configure is connecting the wireless sensor to the main unit. There is a code that you will use to program it. This sensor lets you know when the door is up or down.
Once it's set up and connected to your network, you'll be ready to do the fun part: connecting it to the opener. The instructions are great here too. To complete this part, you will need a small screw with flat screw. There are two configuration modes: direct connection to the opener or connection to the wall button. I didn't have power near the wall clothes button, so I opted to plug directly into the opener. For the first unit, connect two wires in the slots of door 1. For my unit, I connected them in slots 3 and 4 on the opener itself.
The next step is to install the sensor. We have a sectional door, but they have instructions for almost any type of door you have. Once set up (and if all is well), you can now open and close the door from the Home app or the iSmartgate app.
You will repeat this process if you have a second door. If you didn't configure the second door in the first round, you can easily add it through the iSmartgate app. no more the suggestion I faced throughout the whole process was that the included wire was not enough for the second opener. These are 2 standard wires that can be purchased from any hardware store or from Amazon. After I added that I also have my wife's door configured. I used a staple gun to prevent the wire from collapsing. After I added it to the iSmartgate app, it immediately appeared in the Home app.
How to use a HomeKit garage door opener
As I mentioned before, I'm still on HomeKit. I do not buy another household product that does not accept it. I like the simplicity of being able to do my automations within a single application and to link them together. One of the reasons why I wanted to integrate my garage door into HomeKit is that they are notorious because I thought I forgot to close them (I rarely do). With a HomeKit garage door opener, I can always check it remotely because I have multiple Apple TVs configured as HomeKit hubs.
The automations we have installed are that they automatically close at 21:00 (if they are not already closed) and they automatically close when we move. I have my wife's phone set up for her opener and my truck for mine. The only thing I hate about automation is that it asks me to confirm that I want to run it. The Home app says it's possible to allow entry into my home. I see that alert for opening The door is closed to prevent entry into my house.
Cover on the HomeKit garage door opener
Overall, I like having a HomeKit garage door opener. I like how easy it was to install it in my openers for six years. I like how I can check now my doors are closed. I like how I can open them remotely if a friend or family member should borrow an instrument from my garage.
From start to finish, it took me less than thirty minutes to install it. The hardest part was getting the cables between the two units to the ceiling. If you want an easy way to convert older garage door openers into HomeKit, it's not super handy and you don't want to spend a lot of money, check out the iSmartgate Pro garage door opener. If you have two doors, make sure you choose a second sensor. I couldn't be happier with this product. Since I installed it, I have never had a single one when it failed to work or had to be restarted.
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Our first look at the Ecobee smart camera with voice control last year, then we got a real picture in July. Now, an FCC list for the device has confirmed that HomeKit should come with assistance.
Discovered by Zatz It's not funny!, an image has appeared in the FCC database showing an unseen Ecobee product number with a QR code HomeKit configuration, which appears to be the company's smart camera.
Earlier I had ideas that the Ecobee smart camera will include integrated voice control, probably through Alexa such as SmartThermostat (revised). However, I have not had any confirmation to date if HomeKit functionality would be delivered, so this FCC listing is a great point of view for HomeKit fans.
However, one question is whether we will also see the HomeKit secure video support field with this camera.
Here's what I found out about the Ecobee smartphone:
It sports a black design with a silver conical base. The top of the camera has four LEDs, which Zatz notes to indicate the status of the camera's microphone, similar to the Ecobee Switch +.
As it turned out, the first time I saw the Ecobee camera in a real photo from the side, I found that it's not as rash as you might guess from the first image I saw. Here are both ...
But it certainly comes with Ecobee's design theme for thermostats and other smart home products. Dave Zatz thinks it shouldn't be too long before we hear about Ecobee's pricing and launch details.
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It's been over a year since Amazon acquired Eero, the Mesh WiFi router company, and now a major update is underway.
Today, Eero has announced that its WiFi network routers now support Apple's HomeKit. For those pursuing tracking, eight months after Apple confirmed Eero will be a brand that supports HomeKit on routers in June 2019. The HomeKit support update is already complete.
We are excited to be launching support for Apple HomeKit, adding to smart home help with Amazon Alexa and Amazon Wi-Fi Simple Setup. You can now add your eero devices to the Apple Home app and add even more protection to HomeKit accessories.
There are some prints, of course. You will need any Eero, Eero Beacon or Eero Pro running eeroOS 3.18.0 software or later from the company to use HomeKit. To access the Home application, you will have to complete the setup process from the Eero stock application.
Here are the main points of today's announcement:
Automatic: allows an accessory to communicate to devices and services approved by its manufacturer, preventing access through unauthorized services.
Limit at home: allows an accessory to communicate only with HomeKit on Apple devices. You may be able to manage your accessories through the Home app, but this may reduce some features, such as firmware updates.
Without restrictions: Allows an accessory to communicate with every device in your home and with any website or service on the internet, just like other home network devices.
The HomeKit for routers was announced in June 2019. It has been officially added with the release of iOS 13 and is intended to serve as a firewall to help keep your devices securely and securely connected. With HomeKit for routers, devices connected to the secure network cannot talk to devices outside the home, unless explicit permission is granted.
Support was slow, unfortunately. Eero is actually the first to launch it. However, support from Charter / Spectrum routers, as well as Linksys routers, also comes through the pipeline.
Eero routers officially add support for HomeKit. Amazon launches HomeKit support for Eero and Eero Pro systems, bringing increased security for smart home accessories. Here's how it gets updated.
The update should now be available in the Eero app on the iPhone. To upgrade your system, touch the "Discover" tab at the bottom of the Eero application. Then you will go through the process of updating the Eero system and adding the router and Eero beacons to the Home application. After you complete this process,
So what does HomeKit support for Eero users mean? It really all comes down to security. Apple describes HomeKit router support as adding "more protection to home accessories, controlling what services and devices communicate with the home Wi-Fi network and the Internet."
Here's how Eero describes the feature:
With Apple HomeKit, eero gives you even more protection against HomeKit accessories and an easy way to manage what they are allowed to communicate in your home and online.
As we explained over the weekend, to manage the security of your WiFi enabled HomeKit accessories, you'll need to remove them and add them to your HomeKit configuration in some cases. However, this does not always seem to be necessary.
Here are the three levels of security offered by Apple for accessories associated with HomeKit routers:
Limit at home: The safest. Your accessory can only interact with HomeKit through Apple devices. The accessory will not connect to the Internet or other local devices, so any third-party services, such as firmware updates, may be blocked.
Automatic: Default security. Your accessory can communicate with HomeKit and the connections recommended by its manufacturer.
Without restriction: At least for sure. This setting bypasses the secure router and allows your accessory to interact with any device on your network or Internet-based service.
The Eero app is available in the App Store as a free download.
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Netatmo announced yesterday that official support for Apple's HomeKit Secure Video feature will be gradually distributed to owners of its $ 200 smart home camera as a free firmware update is due in the coming days.
The new software for the smart indoor camera will be "gradually available" in the coming days.
HomeKit Secure Video was launched last year to address potential privacy and security issues arising from the use of third-party security cameras. Smart accessories compatible with HomeKit Secure Video will never upload your camera recordings to a third-party cloud.
Instead, video analysis is performed locally on the iPad, HomePod or Apple TV. Moreover, the videos are end-to-end encrypted and securely stored in iCloud, where no one can see them.
Thanks to HomeKit Secure Video support, Netatmo smart home users will be able to store their videos locally on the included microSD card for free and on their iCloud with selected storage plans.
Users will benefit from iCloud automatic storage for 10 days for their videos, and this will not affect their storage capacity. If they want to keep the videos, after these 10 days, they will be able to save them to their iCloud, which will count against their storage limit.
The paid 200GB iCloud storage level is required for a single HomeKit Secure Video camcorder.
As mentioned earlier, the last ten days of your registrations are automatically saved in iCloud, without counting your current storage limits. The iCloud 1TB storage plan is required to support up to five HomeKit Secure Video cameras.
Netatmo's smart outdoor device will receive videoHomeKit secure video assistance later this year.
For several years, Netatmo has been producing HomeKit compatible accessories for the connected home, including smart appliances, such as the outdoor room and the light, a smoke detector, a radiator valve, a thermostat and various indoor rooms.
The Netatmo smart home camera is now officially accepting HomeKit Secure Video today, as announced in a post on Netatmo's blog. The firmware update will be "gradually available" in the coming days.
This means Netatmo's existing and new smart home owners can now take advantage of the HomeKit Secure Video features, where detected motion events are recorded as clips in the user's iCloud account for later tracking.
HomeKit Secure Video for the indoor room was first seen by customers in December, but it turned out to be a closed private beta. Now, the function is officially available. HomeKit Secure Video integration can be used alongside SD card storage on board.
When HomeKit Secure Video is enabled, the camera's video materials are locally analyzed by a homeKit hub in the home - such as Apple TV or HomePod - for motion events such as cars, people and places. Users can receive alerts for one or more of those motion events, and the clips are stored in the user's iCloud account for ten days. The video is stored end-to-end encrypted.
If you have only one HomeKit Secure Video camcorder, then you will need to be on the iCloud 200 GB plan for the camera to work. Plan 1 TB iCloud supports up to 5 HomeKit Secure Video cameras. However, ten-day registrations do not really matter within the storage limits of your iCloud.
Assuming you already pay for iCloud, however, HomeKit Secure Video does not require any additional purchase beyond the initial hardware cost. You can buy Netatmo interior room right now for $ 200. Netatmo Outdoor will be adding HomeKit Secure Video integration later this year.
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I have been using HomeKit for many years, and one of the things I can't stop buying is the outlet switches. In my house, we tend to use lamps much more than air lights, so when paired with LED bulbs, they create an energy efficient way to shine light at home. Over the years, I have tried several HomeKit compatible outlets and finally found one that looks like it was made for HomeKit and, fortunately, the most expensive one I have ever tried. Looking for the best HomeKit store? Read on to find out more.
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The reason I like HomeKit is that I don't want to deal with half a dozen different applications when managing smart home devices. I want to use the Home app. I tried a lot of switches to make HomeKit support feel like an add-on. They still want to create an account with them and even launch your app as a HomeKit alternative.
When I was searching around for HomeKit products I had never heard of before, I found the VOCOlinc HomeKit jack. It is by far the most expensive plug I've ever bought. It sells for $ 14.99, and the packaging is only $ 24.99. Most of the plugs I purchased in the past are $ 20, except for Christmas prices. I needed a new outlet for a lamp in my daughter's room, so I figured I'd have a chance at it.
Configure HomeKit
What I appreciate about the VOCOlink socket is how quickly I was able to configure it. I went from unboxing to installing a final firmware update in less than five minutes. Many of the products I've tried in the past may be tiring to add to HomeKit, but this product was able to easily do so. I was not required to set up an account to use HomeKit or upgrade the firmware as many products require.
Their real-life app lets you control your other smart home products, but works great in the Apple Home app. I was able to pair it with the other lamp in that bedroom to create a single button that would control both. If you have HomeKit products you want to group, touch Edit on any screen, choose a device, and then look for the Group button with other accessories. I find this feature handy when you have multiple lights in a room you want to group.
Wrap yourself in the best HomeKit sockets
It is not much to say that I have not already said. Apart from updating the firmware once or twice a year, I will only have to use the Home application to manage the socket. So why do I love this device? It has a simple HomeKit setup process, does not require creating a separate account and is extremely accessible.
In general, I have zero complaints, and this will be the product I order when I need to add in the additional HomeKit stores. Of all the products we tried, it is the best HomeKit store on the market. Can be purchased on Amazon in one package or in two packages.
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On Monday, Arlo released updated 2.7.13 to add HomeKit support to its security cameras. Needless to say, this is a highly anticipated feature that Arlo users in the iOS ecosystem have been waiting for for some time. Is it worth the wait? Follow our hands-on video step for details.
Update 2/19: Arlo has added HomeKit support for the newest member of the Arlo Pro 3 family of outdoor cameras, according to Apple Insider. The other two cameras that received HomeKit support, the Arlo Pro 2 and the Arlo Ultra 4K, were updated last year. Although the Arlo Pro 3 does not have 4K video support, such as the Ultra version, it is less expensive and still comes with built-in spotlight, which is probably the most useful feature.
To update the Arlo Pro 3, you can follow the same steps as described in the post below. Make sure you run the latest version of the Arlo app and you will be able to add the Arlo Pro 3 to HomeKit to view the camera in the Home app.
Update 2.7.13 includes full support for HomeKit, including the ability to add your Arlo cameras directly to the Home app, view the cameras in the Home app, configure motion detection triggers with other HomeKit-compatible devices, quickly view scenes through interactive notifications and ask Siri to broadcast a certain room live.
Unfortunately, the upgrade only applies to users with base model numbers starting with VMB4000 and VMB4500. In other words, Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 users will gain the new functionality, but Arlo Ultra users will have to be patient while waiting for HomeKit support.
HomeKit is only for Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 (for now)
Since I have an Arlo Ultra (full review) camera in my network, I disconnected the old VMB4000 base station, because it became redundant once I connected the new VMB5000 base station needed for the new 4K-capable security camera. The VMB5000 includes backwards compatibility with older Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 hardware, so we felt it was pointless to keep the old hub connected.
Arlo VMB4000 Base Station
Obviously, my song changed quickly once I realized that HomeKit support was here, but I was relegated to older base station hardware. As such, I decided to reconnect the VMB4000 and simply connect all the Arlo Pro 2 cameras I had in my network, leaving the new VMB5000 with its only Arlo Ultra connected.
VMB5000 Base Station (Arlo Ultra) is not yet compatible with HomeKit
Apart from the disadvantage of having an additional hub connected to my network, such a configuration did not make a difference in use. After Arlo will add HomeKit support to the newest base station, I'll probably go back to my unique configuration and put the older VMB4000 in stock.
Activating HomeKit
Configuring HomeKit support for Arlo cameras is done in the Arlo app, so you don't have to visit the Home app to add the hub, enter access codes, etc. I found that adding HomeKit support was a little thin, but once I left, it was smooth sailing.
After installing the update, you will see a pop-up in the Arlo app that states that the Arlo cameras now work with HomeKit. You can also venture into the hub settings to access a new HomeKit panel, specifically focused on creating a HomeKit connection.
Prior to the HomeKit setup process, you will be required to grant access to your home data, which is required to run the ball. The application will go through the entire process of adding rooms to HomeKit.
Offering Arlo access to HomeKit data
After you hit the Add Rooms button on HomeKit, the app will search the network for a compatible base station. After you tap the base station, the app will choose you to select a home, followed by the room you want to add your rooms to. These rooms are imported from pre-existing HomeKit settings, so they are very simple, even if the configuration is done "outside" Home application.
Once a room is selected, you will see a pop-up asking to allow the Arlo app to add Bridge (Arlo base station) to your home. Once you tap Continue, the base station will be added to your home as a HomeKit hub.
The next step is to configure any rooms connected to the base station. The Arlo Pro 2 cameras come with two main functions - they can act as a standard camera for viewing at any time and they can also act as a motion sensor to trigger automation.
The Home app allows you to rename the view and move functions independently of each other. Users also have the opportunity to reassign rooms for certain rooms and to include preferred rooms for display in the Home tab of the Home application.
Arlo Pro 2 HomeKit support
It's so cute that I can finally access my Arlo cameras from the Home app. I can see a preview of any of the cameras that I have configured in the Home app as a favorite, allowing me to have a quick look at everything that happens locally at one point.
Preview the rooms via the Favorites tab
Of course, you can also touch any of the rooms for live viewing at any time. It should be noted that the live viewing interface of the HomeKit camera of iOS 12 is slightly more limited than what you will find in iOS 13.
HomeKit iOS 12 live camera view interface of iOS iOS
With iOS 13 you can quickly switch between configured rooms through a handy drop-down menu. Another nice thing about the live feed interface in iOS 13 is that you can easily access any other HomeKit accessories in the same room with a tap of the camera button in the bottom right corner. This is useful, for example, if you detect motion in a room and want to quickly turn on a light in the same room.
The iOS 13 HomeKit live camera interface is a bit denser
Siri support means I can simply say "Hey Siri, show me the Office room" and Siri will launch the Home application with a live view of the camera quickly.
Another great feature is interactive notifications. When a camera detects movement, a notification will be displayed that includes a live camera stream if you want to quickly view it. Similar notifications have long been available in the Arlo app, but it's nice to have such functionality within the native Home app.
Notifications provide a preview of the current scene
But the most important thing about HomeKit support with the Arlo camera is how it allows you to interact with other HomeKit-compatible devices. Previously, Arlo cameras were more or less quarantined compared to the rest of the HomeKit-enabled smart devices, which limited the potential and usefulness of these cameras.
For example, without HomeKit support, I wouldn't be able to get Philips Hue to light up when my Arlo Pro 2 camera detected motion at night. With HomeKit support now in tow, such combinations are a real possibility.
There's still room for the Arlo app
This does not mean that HomeKit support will completely fill the need for the Arlo application. There remain many functions that remain useful for Arlo application users - general configuration and optimization, the ability to use functions such as two-way radios, lack of support for other devices such as Arlo Ultra and security lights in the Home application.
The most obvious difference between the two is the inability to save or view recordings directly from the Home application. Although the Home app offers real-time monitoring, the DVR functionality is what makes a security-oriented camera system, such as Arlo, so efficient.
Apple has announced it is expanding its support for security cameras in iOS 13 with HomeKit Secure Video, a feature that is separate from generic HomeKit support. Not only will this new service include privacy enhancements, but it will also allow accepted rooms to save 10 days of iCloud registrations at no extra charge for 200 GB and 2 TB iCloud storage level subscribers.
It is possible that whether the currently obtained Arlo cameras will be compatible with HomeKit Secure Video, but I will not resist. Arlo makes money from subscriptions that include DVRs, so there may be little incentive to support HomeKit Secure Video.
Currently, there is currently a limited list of camera manufacturers - Logitech, Eufy, Netatmo and Robin - that will include support for HomeKit Secure Video in some of their current and future products. Logitech recently announced that its currently available Circle 2 wireless security camera will gain support.
9to5Mac's Take
It's been a long time coming, but HomeKit support for Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 is finally here. Such support will not eliminate the need for the full Arlo app, but the ability to quickly view real-time camera views through Siri and have the ability to integrate cameras into the rest of the HomeKit configuration is a nice first step and a welcome addition. .
Here's hoping that Arlo will be able to work with other HomeKit-supported devices, in particular, the 4K-compatible Arlo Ultra that we recently reviewed.
What are your thoughts on Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 to finally get HomeKit support? Call below in the comments with your thoughts.
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First Alert launches HomeKit support for Onelink Safe and Sound carbon monoxide and smoke alarm. With its built-in speakerphone, Onelink Safe and Sound can now integrate with iPhone, iPad or Mac using AirPlay 2 playback.
The update is under development for all Onelink Safe and Sound owners. You can choose your device as a playback option through media applications on iOS, such as Apple Music. The company explains:
AirPlay 2 enables a multi-camera wireless audio system, creating an easy way to stream music anywhere in your home to different iOS devices and other devices compatible with AirPlay 2. Users can select where to play music in the Control Center on an iOS device or just ask Siri to play music in a certain room or in the whole house.
Onelink Safe & Sound offers consumers a great sound experience using the ceiling placement as a natural acoustic background. After installation, users can play or stream their music from a variety of services, including Apple Music, Spotify, or Pandora.
The first Safe and Sound Alert has already accepted HomeKit integration. This allows users to view its status in the Home application and receive push notifications if smoke or carbon monoxide is detected. With AirPlay 2 support, your device can also link to HomeKit-compatible scenes and start playing music.
Safe and sound First Alert has become popular due to its three-way design, which packs a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector along with a built-in speaker. The addition of AirPlay 2 fulfills the promise of First Alert in 2018 and makes Safe and Sound even more appealing to Apple users.
Onelink Safe and Sound is available on Amazon for less than $ 200. The Onelink app for iOS is a free download on the App Store. Read the full press release here.
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Hubs in the Home app are devices you can use to control smart home accessories, such as lights, locks, and thermostats. And you can use a HomePod, Apple TV or iPad as a home hub. So how do you configure these devices as hubs and how do you make sure they are connected? This tutorial will show you.
HomePod as your hub
If you own an Apple HomePod, that device will automatically configure itself as a home hub. If not, make sure you configure the HomePod with the same Apple ID that you use to configure your accessories in the Home app.
Apple TV as hub
Similar to HomePod, Apple TV will automatically configure itself as the home hub, once you connect to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
To check if Apple TV is connected as a home hub, follow these steps.
1) Open Settings on Apple TV.
2) Select AirPlay and HomeKit.
3) Under the Home Hub, next to the name of your house, you should see Logged in. If Off appears, click to sign in.
Your iPad as a hub
You may want to use your iPad as a home hub. This device, unlike HomePod and Apple TV, will not be configured automatically. But you can do it in a few taps.
1) Open Settings on the iPad.
2) Select The home.
3) Turn on the switch for Use this iPad as your home hub.
Check the status of your hubs
You can check to make sure your hubs are connected to any of your devices. If you have multiple home configuration sets, the first one will appear as Connected to the others in Standby. If the main hub becomes offline, a standby hub will take over.
I showed you above how to check on Apple TV, so here's how to check on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Check your iPhone or iPad hubs
1) Open The home app.
2) Click on The home icon at the top.
3) Select Hubs and bridges.
You will then see a list of home hubs and their current status
Check your hubs on your Mac
1) Open The home app.
2) Click Edit | × > Edit Home.
3) Select Hubs and bridges.
You will then see a list of home hubs and their current status.
Wrap it
It's nice to have the ability to use HomePod, Apple TV or iPad as a hub in your Home app to control your accessories. And if you want to set up scenes in the Home app or you want to group your accessories, we have provided.
What types of smart home accessories do you use with HomeKit? Is there anything in particular that you would recommend? Let us know!
At WWDC last year, Apple said it would allow manufacturers to implement HomeKit compatibility on their routers. Today, a source has discovered that Linksys will soon release a software update that would bring HomeKit functionality to its Velop tri-band routers.
As first noted by HomeKit News, a KHomeKitters software update for trio-band Velop routers is due "within the next few days."
The following Velop tri-band router model numbers will support HomeKit functionality:
A03
WHW0301
WHW0301B
WHW0302
WHW0302B
WHW0303
WHW0303B
The software update will appear in the official Linksys application.
After installing the update, the Linksys app will allow the user to connect their device to the Apple Home app. All devices compatible with Apple's HomeKit software for the connected home can be managed through the Home application, including Apple TV and HomePod.
In addition to integrating with the Home application, routers that are compatible with HomeKit should ensure your smart home security using a separate firewall for each HomeKit device. This way, if one of your smart home devices becomes compromised, the attacker will not be able to infest all the smart home devices that are on your HomeKit network.
According to Linksys:
When your Velop system is connected to the Apple Home app, it can monitor HomeKit accessories and prevent them from communicating in ways that could be harmful should an external threat from the Internet pass. This can prevent the spread of viruses and malware or send your data to the wrong places.
In addition, homeowners will be able to use the Home app to determine what services their enabled routers can communicate with, both at home and online.
How important is your next router to be compatible with HomeKit?
Tell us in the comments below.
Linksys announced today that it will soon begin adding HomeKit support to its Velop router line. Although the specific information is unclear, the company says that software updates will begin to be released "within the next few days."
As it was first observed HomeKit News, once the Velop system is upgraded, the Linksys app on iOS will prompt you to add the router to the Home app. Linksys explains that all of your Velop nodes must be tri-band in order to use HomeKit:
We will release a firmware update to your Velop system in the next few days. After your system is upgraded, the next time you open the Linksys app, it will invite you to sign in to Apple Home. All of your Velop nodes must be tri-band for this integration to work.
This means that if you have WHW0301, WHW0302 and WHW0303 routers from Linksys or the Velop system sold to Apple Stores, you will be able to take advantage of HomeKit support. WHW0303 tri-band 3-band is only $ 400 at Amazon.
At WWDC last year, Apple announced that HomeKit will soon be supported by routers from Eero, Linksys and Charter Spectrum. While Eero support seems imminent, it looks like Linksys may be the first manufacturer to make the commitment.
The many benefits of HomeKit enabled routers will be security related, such as the ability to bypass accessories, preventing them from accessing the entire network. Apple describes it as being able to "enhance security by monitoring the network activity of your home accessories and preventing unsafe connections."
If you own Linksys Velop, please let us know when you receive the update in the comments.
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An Apple patent application released today describes how to set up a truly smart home.
Anyone who has ever made new smart home devices available will know that even with HomeKit it can be a fake and sometimes frustrating experience. When you add a physical smart light switch, for example, by telling the application that the light (s) it controls is not the most experience-friendly ...
The patent application is dense and has the prosaic title "Tracking and authentication of objects using modular wall units". You have to get in some way before the full potential of what Apple describes becomes obvious.
The background explains the problem it sets.
Setting up a smart home can present many challenges. For example, differentiating brands and their incompatibilities with each other, different connection and communication protocols, wiring and connector types, hardware / software configurations, and overall system configuration can be daunting for ordinary consumers. Even experimental technology enthusiasts can be challenged by the non-intuitive and often frustrating process of completing a fully integrated smart home. In addition, smart home networks often need to be reconfigured, sometimes on a large scale, because old equipment is replaced with new equipment. Despite the many benefits that smart home technology brings to society, smart home systems are needed to enable lay consumers to customize, scale and reconfigure their homes in a more effortless and easier way to be used.
The patent talks a lot about how to automatically detect the presence and location of uninspired objects such as sofas and people, and it is not immediately clear why they should do so. The reasoning becomes clear later.
The system can then automatically determine and generate a floor plan for the building based on the locations, orientations and distances determined, without the need for user interaction or interaction.
Once you know the plan, you can make smart guesses as to the purpose of each new piece of smart home kit added.
For example, in response to a control switch (for example, a light switch in a modular accessory) installed on a particular host, the system can automatically configure the control switch to control the operation of a particular lighting element in the host. a certain room after determining that the control switch is in the special room and that there are no other lighting elements or control switches in that room.
In other words, if you install a smart light switch in the dining room, the system will automatically configure it to control the lights in the living room. It would simply ask for your permission to do so.
The "modular wall panel" side imagines some standard basic units, such as the power socket or the light switch housings, where you can place a variety of different hardware units. The hardware simply slides in and your smart home realizes what it is and what it should do.
It is an extremely large and wide patent and would require the cooperation of many different parties to turn the idea into reality. But as a vision of how a truly smart home should work, it is certainly a very attractive and similar one to Apple.
Patented by Apple
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After adding HomeKit support for another DIY security system before the end of 2019, Abode has added the feature to another option.
Today, Doy It Yourself (DIY) Abode has confirmed that its Smart Security kit has been updated to support HomeKit. This marks the second security system offered by Abode to provide HomeKit support. With this update, both the Smart Security kit and the Iota kit can be controlled via the Home app on iOS and macOS, as well as Siri via the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and HomePod.
Abode says it will send a firmware update to the Smart Security systems in the wild on Monday, February 10th, to support this feature to current hardware owners. To access the Home app remotely, keep in mind that you'll need an iPad running iOS 10 or later, an updated HomePod and / or a fourth-generation Apple TV.
If you purchase a DIY Smart Security or Iota security system starting today, you will be able to quickly and easily add HomeKit through the Abode application.
The Smart Security system includes a variety of hardware, including a key fob, a Zigbee-compliant gateway, AdobeRF and Z-Wave Plus devices, a motion sensor and a window / door sensor. The $ 179 option includes the hardware as well as the basic plan, while the $ 219 "connect" version also includes one year of telephone support. The "secured" version includes hardware, telephone support, plus an extended warranty and 24-hour monitoring.
Abode was the first to launch HomeKit support for a DIY security system last fall with its Iota Security Kit. Now, the company is bringing HomeKit to its entry-level Smart Security Kit to give even more customers access to the convenience and security of Apple's smart home platform.
Abode's Iota Security Kit (revised), which first acquired HomeKit functionality, features a hub that integrates the gateway, camera, motion sensor and siren. Being the flagship product of Abode, it costs the most starting at $ 219.
This is why it's great to see the company pull out HomeKit support for its most affordable Smart Security Kit starting at $ 179. It has a simpler hub, which offers the gateway and siren, with cameras and motion sensors available as supplements.
Abode CEO Chris Carney shared some thoughts on the latest HomeKit update:
With this update, we will continue to deliver on this promise, so that all users will have access to the convenience, privacy and security that come with HomeKit and the additional peace of mind offered by their security system.
If you already have a Genuine 2 Abode Genuine Security Kit, look for a firmware update that will allow you to integrate it with Apple's smart home platform. HomeKit support for Type 1 Smart Security Kit systems is being analyzed by Apple and "will be made available upon completion of certification to ensure that all customers can use any security kit with Apple devices. "
Abode will also launch a new smart exterior / interior camera, which it announced at CES last month. It can also be used as a ringer, and HomeKit certification is in the works. It is expected to be released by March.
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If you are using Home for iOS or Mac for the first time, we have some great tips and ways to use it. One place you should definitely start is by configuring the rooms and areas you will use. Once you do this, you can easily switch to grouping your accessories using those areas.
It only takes a few minutes, depending on how many you plan to set up. But remember, you can add rooms and areas to the Home app anytime and here's how.
Create rooms and areas on your iPhone or iPad
Open The home app on iPhone or iPad and then follow these steps to create a room.
1) Select rooms tab at the bottom.
2) Click on menu button top left and choose Room settings.
3) touch Add the room and give it to your room Name. You can also select a wallpaper or use one of your own photos.
4) touch save.
To add that room to an area or create an area, follow these steps.
Create zones and include rooms
Follow the instructions above to open Room settings for any room you want to include in an area.
1) touch No one in the Area section.
2) touch Create new and get to your area Name.
3) touch Done.
To add other rooms to the areas, just access Room settings, choose an option in Area area and touch Done.
Create rooms and areas on your Mac
Open The home Mac app and then start setting up a camera.
1) Click Edit | × > Edit the camera from the menu bar.
2) If you are in a current room that you have already configured, you will need to click the button arrow to the top left to return to the main window of the Rooms.
3) At the bottom, click Add the room.
4) Give it to your room Name, choose a Room wallpaperand click save.
You will see that your new room is listed and you can click Done if you're done. If you want to add that room to an area, continue below.
Create zones and include rooms
If you haven't set up any area yet, go to a room and click Edit | × > Edit the camera from the menu bar.
1) Click No one by Area in the room window.
2) Click Create new.
3) enter Name you want to hit the area and hit Return.
The area will be applied automatically to the respective room.
If you create multiple areas, such as upstairs and upstairs, you can simply select one of Area the section in Room settings for any room. Click Done when you finish.
Wrap it
Once you've set up all the rooms and areas, you're ready to start controlling those smart accessories. And if you want to rename a room for the HomePod or you want to change the wallpaper in the Home app, we've got you covered.
Do you have any tips you'd like to share to use the Home app for either iOS or Mac? If so, feel free to comment below or send us a message on Twitter!
Much of Apple's history is linked between two periods: Pre-iPod and Post-iPod. The iPod took over Apple from a computer company and created it to become a consumer electronics company that will continue to become one of the most valuable companies in the world. What most people forget is that the iPod did not become an iPod until the launch of the iPod mini. The original iPod was $ 399, where the iPod mini was priced under $ 249.
Although it has 4 GB of storage, compared to the 20 GB model that Classic introduced that year, the iPod mini is what caused the iPod line to take off. The HomePod is at that exact moment. HomePod needs its moment for the iPod mini.
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HomePod was announced in 2017, but was delayed until 2018. We are approaching two years since HomePod hit the shelves, and as the software evolved, the hardware failed. The HomePod started at $ 349, but has since seen a price drop to $ 299. Over there 9to5Toys, was around $ 199 over the Christmas holidays at various retailers. It is clear that Apple is allowing retailers to drop in price to see how sales are impacting.
HomePod, by all accounts, is a fantastic speaker, but one thing I learned from the iPod is that most users don't care about the best sound. I think it's okay for Apple to target this market, but they've left a massive price umbrella under the HomePod, where people like Sonos, Amazon and Google can offer lower prices on lower end products. What Apple needs for the HomePod is to create a HomePod mini and expand the product line. HomeKit is a fantastic platform, but each Christmas that goes with Amazon that sells 10 Alexa-connected speakers is another Christmas that Apple allows these people to continue to invest on another platform.
Mini HomePod
The HomePod mini should be $ 99, but it may be drastically lower and of poorer quality than the current HomePod. It could support HomeKit, AirPlay 2, multi-room playback and Siri access in every room of the house. We have several green spots around our house, but they don't like them. Despite allegations that Alexa is throwing Siri away, it seems to me he is stuck. Devices that support both HomeKit and Alexa stop working on Alexa until they restart. Opening skills can often be hit or miss by my experience.
Zac Hall had a smiling casing for a HomePod Mini in April 2019.
I think that means people when they say HomePod should cost between $ 100 and $ 200. I don't know how much it costs to set up a HomePod (or how much it costs to make Apple worth it), but selling current hardware for less than $ 200 doesn't seem realistic.
What the people who enjoy the price of today's HomePod really want is a HomePod line, such as the new iPad lineup (and the Amazon Echo line). HomePod mini at $ 99 and HomePod Air (or just call it HomePod) at $ 199 would make the current HomePod (call it HomePod Plus or HomePod Max) at $ 299 feel so much better.
He is exactly right. What I want is the ability to have Siri in my bedroom to interact with HomeKit and play Apple Music. I'm not going to spend $ 300 for more speakers around my house and I don't think I'm alone here. Just as Apple has found trade-offs to make lower-cost iPhone and iPads, it has to do so with HomePod. However, it is not just about selling HomePods. It's about promoting HomeKit, explaining why HomeKit Secure Video is important, and about promoting the general ecosystem. HomePod is a great speaker, but it's time for the HomePod mini to take the right place as an Apple speaker on the mass market.
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At WWDC 2019, Apple announced that HomeKit will soon be supported by routers from Eero, Linksys and Charter Spectrum. So far, neither of these companies has actually launched HomeKit support for their routers, but new evidence suggests that Eero support may be coming soon.
Eero today released an update for its Eero and Eero Pro routers, bringing them to version 3.18. The release notes for the update are relatively inaccurate, highlighting "customer data accuracy improvements" and "system stability improvements". As it turns out, however, this update also includes what appears to be HomeKit Preliminary Support (via Adam Miarka).
After upgrading to the latest firmware, Eero and Eero Pro appear in the Home app as accessories that you can add. Unfortunately, because there is no valid configuration code for HomeKit, the Home application presents an error and says that Eero routers cannot be added to HomeKit. The application also warns that Eero routers are still "not certified" at this time.
With version 3.17 of the Eero firmware, the Eero routers did not appear in the Home application as nearby accessories. It is clear that something has changed with version 3.18, but things are obviously still very early.
Moreover, an Eero developer went to Reddit today to provide more details about what's included in the backdrop in the update to version 3.18. Among other technical changes, the developer drops a feature "(REDACTED) for users (REDACTED)", describing it as "biggy, but I'm still not allowed to talk about it."
When will you be able to control and monitor your Eero router through the Home app? We don't have a release date yet for when full capabilities will be released, but today's evidence suggests that Eero could beat Linksys and others to market.
Apple says HomeKit routers will provide security benefits, such as the ability to bypass accessories, preventing them from accessing the entire network. "Improve security by monitoring the network activity of your home accessories and preventing unsafe connections," says Apple.
Currently, the Apple site lists Eero, Eero Pro and LIiksys Velop as the three routers expected to add HomeKit support at any one time. Whether or not other producers are joining in remains to be seen.
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HomeKit is the platform of choice for my smart home, but there are still ways that Apple could expand its platform to grow with users as their home grows and as their families change. While Apple allows you to invite people in your family to have access to your home as well as invite guests. My current problem is that I want to give my child selective access to some, but not all, devices. Selective device sharing is something Apple should add to HomeKit.
HomeKit weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, tips and tricks for automation and everything to do with the smart home Apple frame.
My oldest son is approaching the age of using his iPad to access Apple Music and has used Echo Dot to control the lamps in his bedrooms. I thought I'd share our HomeKit configuration with him, but I'm worried about giving him access to our entire HomeKit structure.
In recent weeks, we have invested in integrating our thermostats with HomeKit and installing a security system that has HomeKit integration. While I agree with my kids having access to things like Apple lights, speakers and TVs, I would love to lock them into devices that don't need access to their age.
How should Family Sharing work with HomeKit?
In recent years, we have gone from a few lamps on HomeKit to almost every light in our home, to every TV, alarm system, door locks and locks. It goes from comfort to an essential part of our home. Because of the access from the Home app on the iPhone and the Siri on the HomePod, I can do so many things around my house, without even thinking about it.
As a result, HomeKit security is becoming increasingly critical. If my kids were able to control the thermostats on their iPads, I could raise my electric bill if it increased the heat to 75 degrees in winter instead of the 68 degrees I keep. If they had access to our alarm system or door locks, they could access sensitive parts of our HomeKit configuration without prior authorization.
Which I would like to see how Apple does with future versions of the Home app on iOS and macOS, allow me access to my other Family members access to all our devices, but not the ability to change them. I would be fine if I could see the state of our alarm system, but it wouldn't change it. They could see the temperature on the floor of their house, without being able to change the temperature we set in our program. They should be able to see if the doors are locked, but they can't unlock them from the iPad or from Siri.
Wrap up
As families increasingly integrate HomeKit devices, it will be imperative for Apple to allow primary HomeKit owners to selectively share specific devices with other members of their families. With my August lock on Alexa, I have to enter a PIN code to unlock my door verbally. As I increasingly integrate from my home into HomeKit, I want Apple to recognize that not all members of a home can access all the devices.
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A recent controversy sparked by smart speaker maker Sonos illustrates the dangers of building a smart home. What happens when the technology you build your home is suddenly outdated? This is the moment many Sonos customers face this week, after the company announced the end of support for its oldest products, some of which have been in use for over a decade.
Sonos says those older devices are too limited to be accepted with new updates. No need to recap the Sonos controversy here - read our coverage for more details.
Sonos had problems because it initially suggested that its newer devices will not be upgraded if older devices remain in use, but have since gone back. It should also be noted at the outset that this is not the first time that a smart home appliance manufacturer has aged a product or service that they have offered. Just the latest high profile example.
But the problem reminds us of one of the great dangers nowadays of setting up a home or office with "smart" technology. What happens when the manufacturers of that technology decide that you no longer deserve the support?
Smart house elevation
Smart home tech is on the rise. Annual revenues from smart home platforms - already in the billions - are expected to grow in double digits for the next few years. If you are in a home improvement business, such as Home Depot, Lowe's or even your local hardware, you will see smart home products as soon as you enter. . In fact, studies show that up to half of all new home buyers wait to see smart home technology when they are in the market for a new place.
Also, consumers are very interested in adding smart technology to existing homes. Homeowners have many reasons for incorporating smart technology into their homes. Convenience. Security. Economics, in cases of learning thermostats and smart outlets.
The old smart home
What makes all these devices different from their dumb counterparts is that the technology that makes them work is always evolution. Apple, Google, Amazon and others are competing with each other and clamoring to bring new features and functionality to their products, even as consumer tastes change as technology evolves.
Smart home appliances are flooding the market with sophisticated technology that makes it easy to do things you couldn't dream of a decade ago. But there is no guarantee that one of these devices will continue to work after a few years.
Amazon, Apple and Google and the companies in the Zigbee Alliance also understand this. Their IP-connected effort is an attempt to stabilize the smart internal market with a basic technical standard for interoperability and compatibility. This does not mean, however, that smart home appliances will not continue to age.
We hope they will continue to work. Of course, it's not new that the devices we ultimately depend on will be updated with new features. Look no further than your pocket or desktop for an example. Every year, Apple launches new features in iOS and macOS that use new hardware technology. Older devices fall on the roadside. If you're still using an iPhone 6, for example, you can't run iOS 13. And an iPhone 6s will be very different to iOS 13 than an iPhone 11.
Praising DIY ethics
All this reminds me that something has to be said for "dumb" products. Say what you want about the cheap vinyl mini blinds I put in my bedroom when we moved 18 years ago - it works without firmware updates. I may not be able to pick up and lower the shades from my bed, but at least the windows still open even if my iPhone is in the store.
This does not mean that we have not added any smart technology to the home where it makes no sense. But so far I have not supported any abandoned products or services. I suppose I was pretty lucky with this number.
However, situations like this remind me that I have to be careful when making those decisions about what smart home appliances and services to add. I'm worried about being overly tech-driven whose end-to-end operation is something that is still up to the manufacturer, not me.
I have never considered myself a handyman and no one who has ever seen my work. But I am also in favor of the "Do It Yourself" ethic. This is why I was interested to find out more about how Raspberry Pi users added HomeKit support to their products. Using a framework called HomeBridge, they can interface HomeKit devices with Raspberry Pis. For people who prefer to use their own tools, this is an interesting option.
However, regardless of whether I run my own or buy a finished product, I must constantly remind myself not to value myself and to be cautious in relying on purposeless technology.
Or simply to be satisfied with what I have, no matter how outdated.
How are you? Are you afraid of getting smart home appliances? Were you burned by either Sonos or anyone else? Let me know in the comments.
Robin announced today that its ProLine Compact Video Doorbell is now accepting HomeKit Secure Video, after receiving certification certification from Apple earlier this week. Secure video integration lets you automatically save motion clips to the user's iCloud account.
Robin led the charge in the HomeKit ringtone space, being the first company to deliver a HomeKit compatible ringtone of any kind last year. However, door bells are expensive (literally).
The ProLine range is designed for business and business environments and has an appropriate price tag, RRP around $ 500 - $ 700 depending on the model. However, for unknown reasons and, despite promises and teasers, other HomeKit accessory manufacturers will still deliver a video ringer, leaving Robin as the only option for now.
With HomeKit Secure Video integration, a HomeKit hub detects motion events (such as pets or people) from the doorbell video stream and can automatically save those clips to the user's iCloud account. HomeKit Secure Video requires a premium iCloud storage plan; The 200 GB iCloud plan supports one camera, while the 2 TB plan supports up to five active HomeKit Secure Video devices.
Video recordings are stored using the encryption end and all motion analysis takes place locally on the HomeKit hub.
While Robin may be the only ringer available, several companies have launched HomeKit Secure Video camcorders, including Logitech Circle 2. eufyCam 2 and eufyCam 2C, Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera and Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera.
Check out our hands-on coverage of the HomeKit Secure Video experience for an in-depth look at the benefits and pitfalls of the feature.
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Macworld writer Jason Snell today published a thought-provoking piece titled "It's time for new hardware at the heart of Apple's home strategy," which is worth reading, especially if you belong to the camp that thinks it's time for Apple Home.
He writes:
Apple can contribute to the smart home industry and its own baselines by doing what it does best, namely creating a new product that is a fusion of hardware, software and cloud services. It's time for Apple to create a product that will make your home smarter and more secure. It's time for Apple Home.
And what would it be? Think of a completely new hardware device that combines the wireless functionality of your company's AirPort routers and wireless devices with a good-sized Apple TV and HomePod, which also doubles as a soundbar for your phone. .
Last year, I suggested Apple create a new version of Apple TV and HomePod that functions as a TV soundbar. I'd love to see that product.
Apple is currently somewhat vague with Snell's imaginary device, a software feature that turns the Apple TV media streamer or iPad into a HomeKit hub that allows remote control of smart accessories via Siri and the Home app. .
Apple is providing the Home app for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
However, a dedicated device could do much more:
Consider how smart a “smart home” could become if there is a device in the center of it, orchestrating different devices through simple and complex automation rules? Imagine a more powerful device that has always been attached to your devices and could make them work in concert. Do you still receive it? These are not different products. It's a single hardware product, Apple Home.
An Apple TV-type puck that could be connected to a cable modem or equivalent router:
It would take over the management of your home network and you could add additional devices to spread the Wi-Fi signal in your home. Apple could sell additional Apple Home chips, Apple Home wireless repeaters that connect to wall sockets, and even integrate this feature in a future update to Apple TV.
Of course, it also ran a HomeKit server that would act as a central hub for all home automation and provide optional local storage for a HomeKit secure video archive if you're not comfortable streaming these videos over your home internet connection. .
An automatic VPN service that enhances your privacy is also a hassle-free tool:
Not only could it release a software update to allow iPad, iPhone, and Mac users to automatically log in when away from home, but Apple Home itself would encrypt all data inside and outside the home, keeping them protected. by anyone trying to analyze traffic or use the IP address to track users.
Does that mean Apple should start building HomeKit accessories too?
No, Apple doesn't need to build a security camera, a smart lock, a video ring or a thermostat. These ancillary products are exactly the kind of work that third-party hardware companies are very good at. What Apple offers is intelligence right at the heart of the experience - and that means the home and home network.
So eliminating AirPort was a huge mistake then?
Removing AirPort was not a mistake. The real mistake was not to replace it with a next generation product that could be the hub of a home network, a secure bridge to the rest of the internet, a device that connects a constellation of smart-home devices together and makes it all work. work. together and we make sense.
It's time for Apple to return to the center of our homes.
Apple may already be moving in this direction as it continues to lay the foundations of this supposed piece of smart home hardware. For example, the company seems eager to contribute to the smart home industry, as it recently teamed up with Amazon and other competitors, an alliance to encourage smart home interoperability. Moreover, Apple recently opened HomeKit portions, and CES last year hired a new head of household products.
This is what the Secure Video HomeKit interface looks like.
While Shawn King put it beautifully at The Loop, Snell's imagined device should have been "the natural extension of Jobs's vision for the house he long ago presented at a Macnorld Expo." keynote ".
It seems that Apple hopes to bring order to the chaos of smart homes, doesn't it? What are your thoughts on Snell's Apple Home dreams? You think such an accessory would make sense, you think. And maybe more importantly, would you buy it if Apple were to launch it?
Tell us by leaving a comment below.
You can change the look of your home and the rooms in it to suit your taste, why not the Apple Home app? It may be a small change, but you can change the background in the Home app with something more personal or fun, here's how.
Change the Apple Home app wallpaper
Although there is currently no setting to change the wallpaper of Apple Home on your Mac, you can easily change it on your iPhone or iPad.
1) Open The home app on your iOS device.
2) Click on The home tab and then key home icon at the top.
3) Scroll down Home wallpaper. Then take a photo with your camera or choose an existing photo.
4) touch Done.
Change the wallpaper for your rooms
If you have different cameras configured in the Home app, you can change the background for each one. This gives you an easy way to quickly identify a room or a fun way to make a room stand out.
1) Choose rooms tab.
2) Click on The menu button at the top and then select Room settings.
3) Select the camera from the list.
4) Under the Room wallpaper, capture a photo with your camera, or choose an existing photo.
5) touch Done.
Do more with the Home app
For additional tips and applications on the Home app, check out these related articles.
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If you regularly use the Home app to control your smart home, take a minute and have fun painting wallpapers for each room or just the main wallpaper. You can use an image with your home, children, pets or anything else that makes your home feel like a home.
Are you having trouble with any of the Home application features that you can use to help? If so, feel free to comment below or Ping us on Twitter.
A new Bluetooth Philips Hue Lightstrip seems to be on its way as a German site Hueblog noted the company applying for FCC approval for two new models ...
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Model 9290022691 is a 2 meter LightStrip with power adapter, and model 9290022692 is a 1 meter LightStrip that can be attached to an existing LightStrip.The maximum length of this product is 10 meters.
Bluetooth support, as well as the ZigBee standard, will make it possible to use the new Lightstrips without a Philips Hue deck.
The company's main products work through the ZigBee protocol, which requires a hub - known as the Hue Bridge - connected to your router. Offering products that support Bluetooth also eliminates the need to do so, easier and cheaper.
The company already offers a range of Bluetooth-enabled light bulbs in addition to ZigBee, launched last summer. Currently, there are 19 different light bulb packages, covering A19, BR30, candle, G25, ST19 and GU10.
Lightstrips is probably the most versatile lighting product available in the Hue range. They can be cut to length and more bands can be connected to each other. We have seven of them.
Uses include kitchen lighting under the cabinet, book shelves, cabinets, cabinets, TV stands and accent lighting for anyone from under sofas to back desks.
There is no indication as to when the Philips Hue Lightstrip Bluetooth will go on sale.
Hueblog has a few things on the wish list for the future Hue Lightstrips.
There are two main things on the users' wish list: significantly smaller distances between individual LEDs and areas that need to be individually controlled for simultaneous display of different colors.
I must say that it appreciates a greater distance of the LEDs, to avoid the "arc" effect seen in the lights reflected from the existing bands (which can be seen in the photo above here).
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