I currently have a Chamberlain garage door opener and use the MyQ app and video keyboard for the external keyboard. I don't really need a video camera there, but the keypad allows me to restrict access and assign certain codes; for example, my cleaning staff has a code that only allows them to come in […]

I have a strange problem for the last few days. On all HomePods (mini), ecobees, watches, MacBook Air and Pro, and Apple TVs, Siri can no longer "connect to the internet". Despite these devices access the Internet constantly, available for regular browsing / YouTube / Airplay / Plex etc. No changes to my network (once!), […]

Hi guys, two days in a row my philips hue devices have been reset so the grouping is gone and so is my automation. They are always in my configuration but they have to be configured again, I don't understand what is going on. Do you have any suggestions?

I want to buy led strips from ali, BTF-lightning, but I can't find a controller to connect them and use them in homekit. Is there anything on the market?

I recently had to factory reset my Apple TV and subsequently couldn't get some automations like "close shutters 45 minutes after sunset" to work. I tried deleting and recreating the house from scratch but it didn't help. I found the solution eventually and it's obvious when you describe it, but it wasn't when the only […]

Looking for help or buying advice with the Apple Home app, accessories, network issues/solutions, anything else that supports HomeKit, or what brand or accessory to buy - try asking here. Try to keep the question as clear and concise as possible, as more people will be able to answer. [Here](https://www.apple.com/ios/home/accessories/) is a list of HomeKit […]

I just bought my first house and want to get outdoor security cameras (I already have indoor cameras). I'm looking for 24/7 recording, as secure as possible (HKSV ideal but hard to find), undecided between wire/wireless. I'd prefer hardwired, but not a professional with more hands on that side and installing everything. If it ticks […]

Hello everyone, Today I bought a pack of 4 Hue A19 bulbs and connected them and they quickly appeared in the HUE app. But only 3 of the 4 appeared in the home app. The three of them went in what I assume is the default room (the master bedroom), but I renamed and moved […]

I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to do this. **My goal** was to be able to trigger the TV via an RF signal that was exposed to the HomeAssistant with my Homepod. We wanted this to be usable at any time, and found that if you asked Siri to turn […]

For those of you doing the HomeKit solution where you trigger Apple Music sounds/custom sound bites (via Scenes), I have a few questions: - What is the average length of time you have to wait before the automation works? I don't take into account the inevitable delay between the doorbell ringing and the contact sensor […]

How do I stop this? I have a few 1L PCs connected to my virtual switch and I accidentally shut them all down when I try to turn off all my lights. 😭😭😭

My MacOS [Home.app](https://Home.app) doesn't see things the same way my iPhone does [Home.app](https://Home.app) does in terms of connecting hubs. This morning I discovered that one of my automations didn't work. We tested the automation and the action performed. Next, I checked HomeKit Settings->Home Hubs and Bridges. All 11 of my home hubs report "Home Hub […]

I have a wall switch with 3 on/off switches. Is there a HomeKit option to convert the switches? 2 of these control the exterior lights which are LED so I can't just change the bulb. I'm looking for some options because I can't find anything.

It looks like we're months away from Apple's unveiling of "groundbreaking" new AI capabilities. But Siri has now started responding to "Turn on the lights" with "Should I turn it on or off?" Why? How?

I'm looking for a camera that can see at night without infrared lights. My daughter is scared of lights and hates them. I found an Aqara that does, but the audio recording is really terrible and the recording scrolling interface is terrible compared to our old Nest. Wondering if anyone out there knows anything or […]

I have a Honeywell T9 thermostat with two additional air sensors. The thermostat appears in HomeKit as a thermostat and also as a pair of temperature/humidity sensors. The additional air sensor in the bedroom also appears as a pair of temperature/humidity sensors. But the additional air sensor in the basement appears only as a temperature […]

For anyone wondering what some YouTubers use in Apple Home.

I had to turn off the power from the switch today to get it working, and when I turned it back on, one of my two Hue hubs can't be found by HomeKit. Both hubs connect well in the Hue app. Any ideas for a fix?

I moved and had to get a new router. Now none of my lfyx lights, smart plugs and my circle view camera will connect to my new wifi. I removed them from the home app and reset the sockets. However, nothing works. Has anyone had the same experience and found a solution? Thanks to anyone […]

Hi All, In my new house there is currently recessed lighting (no bulbs) in all rooms with normal switches. I would like to upgrade them to flush mounted RGBW smart boxes that work with smart switches. I'm primarily concerned with the integration between the switch and the light fixtures, since smart lights are useless if […]

Have you successfully added Eufy 2K/P&T to HomeKit?

I've officially said goodbye to Google and I'm loving my decision so far!

Hi, can you please recommend a thermostatic head for underfloor heating. I want to change this marked on the photo. I don't know if they have built in temperature measurement or require a separate thermostat in each room.

When the location shortcut is set to current location, it seems to return the same value as Get current location. Is there a difference between the two when you get the current location? Is one better to use than the other?

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Need recommendations on poe approved security camera options?

Hello, I am looking for a HomeKit Secure outdoor video camera that can be used with PoE (Power over Ethernet). Is there a model on the market? Regards and thanks, Nessy

This is the ultimate goal: when I leave home, it starts a switch timer. When the timer runs out, it will trigger an automation that checks my location and if I'm XX miles away from my home address, it does the automation. Using Convert to Shortcut, can anyone give me directions on how to get […]

Hey I just got a schlage coding plus and it was easy to set up on my phone etc. But now I faced the difficulty of adding a "key card" to my wife's Homekit app. I have it on my phone and followed the same steps on hers but it doesn't work. Anyone having the […]

I really don't want to buy an Apple TV just to use it as a hub (because I won't even use it) and a homepod is useless because I already have Alexa. Is there a bypass I can use to use homekit remotely without having to buy anything? Can you use a Samsung TV with […]

I plan to use the solenoid along with a relay or smart plug for my outdoor irrigation automation. Do any of you have experience with this? How can I protect this unit from the weather? The outdoor faucet it will be attached to is exposed to the outside

I am considering purchasing the U by Moen shower controls. The documentation on Moen's site is very thin on what is exposed to Homekit, wondering if anyone has can tell what aspects are exposed in Homekit and also if the state of those controls can be used in Automations. for example, user A shower is […]

I initially set up 3 locks using the Schlage app and then wondered if it would use wire even when paired with HomeKit since the Schlage app will want Wifi. So when I check in the eve app it shows one of my locks as wired (2 others say bluetooth) however all three have been […]