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March 24, 2024
No response - this camera is not responding

The thumbnails appear to be live, but when I click on the thumbnail to display the camera video, I get the above error message. I have 6 cameras of different brands and I get the same error message on all of them. I have the 2TB cloud storage plan. Any ideas what's wrong?

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March 24, 2024
No home hub is responding

Hi all, It's been two days since any hub responded, I have two HomePods and an Apple TV. everything has worked fine so far and it's been months since I changed my installation or network. I've unplugged everything, check for all updates, but nothing seems to work. Has anyone encountered this?

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March 24, 2024
Leviton Decora or Lutron New Home Case?

We just bought a new home that already has 2 Leviton Decora light switches (gen 2) installed. I would like to upgrade most (if not all) of our switches to smart switches. Since the house already has 2 Leviton switches installed, should we stick with the Leviton Decora or switch them all to the Lutron […]

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March 24, 2024
Reliable alarm system?

I've had an Abode system for a few months now (the doorbell camera, their indoor/outdoor cameras, the base system) and it's been nothing but garbage the entire time I've had it. If you are thinking about this system - no. I am looking for alternatives, preferably HomeKit compatible systems. I plan to replace the cameras […]

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March 24, 2024
Tips for potential HomeKit migration

Hello, I have a big renovation of an old house and I plan to start doing more of a smart home. Currently, my limited devices run from Hue (bridged) and through Alexa. We love Alexa for voice control (nothing crazy, kids use Alexa Kids, control their lights in their rooms and play Spotify). So I […]

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March 24, 2024
Siri saying "I tried, but some home accessories didn't respond"

Using Hue lights, I'll ask her to turn on the lights in a certain room and she'll tell me that despite all the lights being on and working properly?

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March 24, 2024
Meross Smart Plug MSS210 problem

Hello, My Meross Smart Plug has recently had a problem where it keeps turning on and off. It won't connect to my HomeKit or Meross app and I can't re-pair or reset it. Can someone help me please?

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March 24, 2024
iDevices all switch offline at once

Anyone else using iDevices switches and yours still working? I have seven and they have all been offline for the past two days. Normal reset does not bring them back. The router says they are connected to WiFi but not responding in HomeKit. They have no cloud dependency and don't update firmware without permission AFAIK, […]

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March 24, 2024
Different temperatures depending on the sunset

I have smart bulbs (white only), LIFX, which I control with an Aqara button. My goal is to change the white temperature based on day or night. I've done it with "get weather" but it adds a large amount of delay to turning on the bulbs. Any better way to achieve this would be fabulous!

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March 23, 2024
Stop automation if another is running?

Is there a way to pause a second automation from running if another automation is currently running? For example, I have automation set up so that when you turn on the home theater system, it goes through all the settings in my receiver to make sure they are correct. But this process can take 20 […]

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March 23, 2024
HomeKit limitation

I'm tired of this HomeKit limitation. It defeats the purpose of showing my camera notifications on Apple TV. I ordered the Tapo C225 pan and tilt and it only allows a live view of the stream. I have Homebridge installed and running, but I can't figure out how to get around this aggravating limitation

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March 23, 2024
Hearing thermostat temperature when away

I just can't figure this out in a way that works in HomeKit. I have Netatmo smart thermostat and smart thermostatic valves. It works great for managing the radiator and heating temperatures in all my rooms separately, as I set it up to heat each room independently rather than being limited by the thermostat down […]

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March 23, 2024
Look for curtain roller over strips or BLE that do not require an additional hub

Hi, I'm looking for something like bot roller switch (like [this](https://eu.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-curtain?currency=EUR&variant=41666181464229&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=freelisting&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=upmax) but which requires any hub and works natively with HomeKit. I have been searching for a long time without any breakthrough. Does anyone know? Thanks!

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March 23, 2024
Why does this automation do nothing?

The sunrise/sunset automations were working for me, but one day they stopped. I rebuilt them several times in HomeKit and Controller and nothing I did showed me a way out. If you're wondering, the scene works well with a time-based automation, for example 7:00 p.m. Other scenes don't work at sunrise/sunset either. Any help is […]

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March 22, 2024
Ringtone options?

Looking for a HomeKit compatible video doorbell and struggling to decide. Logitech Circle View is not available where I am and would be difficult to find. The Aqara G4 looks okay - not bad on the horizontal video and the camera quality seems blurry, but the price is good. I don't have a wired doorbell, […]

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March 22, 2024
Somfy Zigbee Shade control

So I just installed a Somfy zigbee roller and I'm using the Ysia remote without the Tahoma hub (or whatever). Is there a way to control the blinds with HomeKit or do I need another piece to the puzzle? Thank you very much!

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March 22, 2024
Struggle with multiple factors that discourage a scene.

I'm struggling with how to set up the following: When my house alarm is set to **on** and **away**, how do I turn on my lamp from dusk to midnight? I can easily do it if the lamp comes on regardless of the time of day. I also easily programmed the lamp to do what […]

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March 22, 2024
Eve Aqua users, still can't be controlled with HomeKit automations?

I remember reading this a while back which stopped me from getting one. Is that still the case?

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March 22, 2024
Door/window sensors do not trigger HK notifications

I have a weird HK quirk that developed right after I installed iOS 17.4. I was hoping it would be fixed in 17.4.1, but no luck. I have about 15 Aqara door and window sensors throughout my house. It works flawlessly and registers the correct status in both the Aqara app and Apple Home. However, […]

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March 22, 2024
HomeKit ecosystem with Nest doorbell (Starling)

Ok, I've started wandering outside of HK natively supported devices with the Nest video doorbell (battery). I understand that getting a Starling hub is the best way to seamlessly integrate video streaming into HK and show notifications on my Apple TVs, etc. I have Sonos speakers all over the house. Here's my question - I […]

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March 22, 2024
HomeKit for Shelly 1 Mini?

I have an application that needs a dry contact relay (aka no potential) so a simple Shelly 1 seemed ideal and supposedly I can flash it to be HomeKit compatible - sounds like a winner. I tried to buy one - sold out at Amazon and Shelly by sometime in April according to someone at […]

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March 22, 2024
I think I have achieved the dream

I finally installed the last of my smart switches today, completing the years long process of replacing all my bad switches. I don't care if no one sees this post. No one in my house cares about this incredible achievement of mine. I just had to say it out loud to no one in particular […]

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March 22, 2024
homekit and hackintosh

hi guys, my friend wants to invite me remotely to his homekit as an administrator for renaming accessories, sorting and automations. the problem is that I don't have any Apple device. has anyone tried using homekit with hackintosh?

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March 22, 2024
17.4.1 (iOS) seems to have fixed the HKSV timeline issue

When I tap a recording notification, it takes me back to the actual recorded segment.

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March 22, 2024
Red dot blue dot

What do any of these points indicate? The top camera is HomeKit compatible. A bit further down is via Homebridge Both offer live streams (although the HB one takes a few seconds to start). Thanks!

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March 22, 2024
What automation do you have for smart thermostats

I have an Aqara thermostat in the living room and I want it to turn on when I'm home and the room temperature is below 19°C. To avoid the problem of the heating running while I sleep, I created two virtual switches for myself and my partner. It lights up, if the phone is charging […]

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March 22, 2024
Yale Connecting Bridge for Yale Assure Lock

I recently purchased a Yale Assure Smart lock with the new bridge and connector. I can use the Yale Home app to interface and manage the lock, but I can't use the login bridge. It won't connect to WiFi. The lock, bridge and modem are close to each other. I reset the bridge several times, […]

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March 22, 2024
Meross Surge Protector (mss425f): Individual outlet names not "sticking" in HomeKit?

I recently bought several Meross surge protectors. In HomeKit, there's an option to rename individual power ports so you know what you're turning on/off. After spending quite a bit of time doing this, I found that they converted back to generic numbers after a few days. I seemed to remember reading other posts about this […]

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March 22, 2024
Constructing Home needs recommendations+advice for HomeKit products

I have a new home and want to make it as close to the best smart home as possible. I've done extensive research and here's what I've found so far that I'll be buying for the house: - crappy lights + Lutron box switches for most lights - smart lights + aquara light switches for […]

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March 22, 2024
The best smart lock for renters?

I want to install a smart lock with native homekit support but it needs to be an upgrade or one that doesn't require changing the key part of the bolt as I rent. Did some research on the august 4th gen wifi, level screw and swirchbot pro (still not excited about using the Matter products) […]

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March 21, 2024
Error adding accessories HMError

Complete error on my iPhone 13 connected to a 2.4gHz router where everything works in HK is the error HMErrorDomain 8 Any ideas? This is a Netatmo weather station.

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March 21, 2024
Unpopular opinion: HomeKit sucks because it doesn't support PoE

Connecting via ethernet should be the customer's choice, and not allowing it in HomeKit for cameras is just an enabler, despite any risk. She's my bastard of network. I'm switching my G2H Pro camera (which are great hardware by the way) to UniFi because I'm tired of HomeKit loading slowly, it's just pathetic. When I […]

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March 21, 2024
Purifier Wars: Airversa Vs. GoveeLife

A friend recently tripped in my bathroom and broke my toilet water tank causing that water to flood my bathroom, it was immediately cleaned up but left behind a musky type of smell that I now the whole apartment stinks. So I'm in the market for 5 air purifiers and I'm between these two. The […]

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