Hi everyone, I have a bunch of HomeKit automations set up and I'm wondering if there is a way to enable or disable certain automations using shortcuts. Here's a little more detail: I have a wide range of automations and it would be a game changer if I could create, say, a shortcut to disable […]

I don't want to go up the bridge to install poe cameras, but I want 24/7 recording. Any camera that can do this?

So this is super annoying after giving me trouble to get a gate sensor - Apple doesn't allow shortcuts to run based on changes. Thank you 🍎! 🤨 My other concern, I want the open/closed state of the gate to be prominent. But I assume viability is only available for garage doors and house locks. […]

I'm planning on using the Arlo pro 4 plus the Arlo wired doorbell, but I've heard some issues with the Arlo cameras so I've started looking for alternatives.

I just received the onvis smart button. I have a problem where my LG TV won't turn on. I have a few scenes that will turn off the lights, turn on the TV, and switch it to a specific input. The scenes work perfectly. I've been using Siri scenes for a while now. But when […]

All the bedrooms at my new house have no light fixtures (annoying) so we have to get lamps and other light fixtures. Since I can only control one light with the current switch, I thought about switching the switches to a smart switch to control all the bulbs in the room. I plan to use […]

I can use your collective brain to help me find a solution to the following: I have a two-button PICO remote turned into a HomeKit button via HomeBridge. This button executes my daughters good night and wake up scenes. I try to prevent her or her friends from creating these scenes. My goal is to […]

Am I correct in assuming that there is no way to add a widget to control a switch or light? I don't see any option for this, but I don't understand why. Looks like I could use it. Second, I don't understand why I can't choose specific sensors from this list and instead can only […]

All weather over 6 months, the camera hangs under the garage overhang

I have 2 homepod minis. Both have been connected to the internet for a long time but keep disconnecting. I see them in my eero network. However, when I give them any siri request, they just say “I'm working on it... I'm having trouble connecting to interest. Check the Home app for more information” Of […]

Do Abode contact sensors require a hub from Abode or can they be added directly to HomeKit?

I'm guessing not, but let me see if anyone has any ideas

You already have a bunch of Nanoleaf Essentials A19 bulbs that are based on Thread. If I add Nanoleaf's new Matter-Over-Thread bulbs, will they play nice and join the existing mesh or create a new mesh?

Siri, as I recall, was a disaster on HomePods, even worse than on the iPhone. Fast forward a few years, now we have updated and refreshed versions. Is a HomePod Mini worth considering for voice commands? My intended use includes setting reminders, controlling smart plugs, dimming lights, and playing albums on Apple Music. I've tried […]

Hello everyone! I'm currently in the EU and looking to buy about 50 GU10 bulbs for my whole house and about 20 meters of strip light. I'm having a hard time choosing between a few options and was wondering if anyone has any experience or suggestions to offer. For GU10 bulbs, I narrowed down my […]

I recently switched from Ring to Aqara Doorbell, but neither iPhone or iPad makes any sound when the doorbell button is pressed. I get push notifications, Apple TV shows a live stream, but nothing makes any sound except for the Aqara ringer itself?

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Not exactly HomeKit... but it's a remote water shut-off valve for the UK.

We currently use HomeKit with Logitech Circle View devices, which do not require additional installations. I would like to install a basic Smart Switch with three switches where I can automatically turn the switches off/on. The lights do not have dimmers. I don't know anything about how these other features like Thread, Matter etc are […]

Any idea what kind of smart shutter timer that is Apple Homekit compatible I should get when I don't have a neutral wire? I live in a rental so upgrading the wiring is not an option unfortunately.

I installed the Mitsubishi split unit AC using a Broadlink IR blaster in Home Assistant and it has been working great in HA and HomeKit for years. However, with the iOS 17 update, my AC seems to have lost its "auto" fan speed. Before iOS 17, there would be a separate button below the fan […]

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 want to bypass the garage door open confirmation when I get home, I feel like I'm close, but I'm new to this scripting, I'm still prompted for confirmation when I get home using this setup, I set it to "run immediately" any ideas? Or is it not possible? Thanks!

I'm used to using Siri on my watch to control my Ecobee thermostat or Hunter ceiling fans/lights, but after switching from an Apple Watch Series 5 to Series 9, I get this message from every device. The watch is on the latest update and has been restarted. Any idea?

Hey! So I'm very new to Apple HomeKit, but wanted to switch from Google because I just got an Apple TV and a HomePod Mini. For the past 4 days I've had countless problems trying to add these devices to my HomeKit because my TV won't respond to any voice commands and I can't properly […]

for context homekit location automations are broken because apple/homekit doesn't think i'm home due to GPS inaccuracy. See the picture.

Hi, I'm trying to run an SSH script when I get home, but the HomeKit app seems broken/limited in its ability to run SSH commands when using private keys. I get an error saying `Missing implementation: WFSSHKeyParameter` I can run SSH scripts with the Shortcuts app, but I can't figure out how to trigger them […]

Is there anyway to choose to receive HomeKit camera notifications only when we're not home or when we're home after sunset? I know you can set either of these up on your own, but can you set it up so that we are notified if either is true? We always work outside and have it […]

So we're moving into a new house and I'm finally "building" my bedroom the way I like it. So these speakers will be placed on the bedside tables next to the bed. It will be connected to an Apple TV. The bedroom has no light fixtures so I first thought of putting in the ikea […]

I have an automation to open my garage when I get home using fake homebridge switches. I walk my dog ​​every morning and it usually opens as we approach the house. When I drive it never opens in time and I just use the button in the car. The last few mornings when I've been […]

Like many other people on this sub, iOS 17 broke my geofencing automations to do things when I leave and get home. If I set "home" instead of manually setting the address, the automations work, but obviously you can't geofence. Has anyone managed to get geofenced locations up and running?

I want to add a Netatmo doorbell, but 1) when I try to add it to my house (I only have one) I get an error saying I need a matching Homekit router 2) when I create another house, the doorbell adds My House without problems main has Apple tv All my light switches (via […]

Short tldr is my wife and I have upgraded phones. My HomeKit transferred fine, I tried inviting her back home but it doesn't work. Doing a test at home worked and she was able to join the other. Is there a way to import my existing HomeKit home into the new one, or do I […]