I don't have 4 seasons so I'm guessing its main purpose is to turn on the heater when it's too cold or turn on the AC when it's too hot. How to use this, I'm new to this and trying to get my head around it. Or maybe I don't need it at all. I […]

I recently installed the new Yale insurance with HomeKey support. It is connected to my Apple HomeKit setup with the WiFi module. Over the past couple of days there have been strange events in the Yale app and HomeKit security activity. The door will unlock randomly. Just last night (3:31 am) it unlocked. There are […]

Has anyone managed to set up an ikea umbrella sensor via a hue hub without also an ikea hub? I have Ikea bulbs set up like this and tried pairing by pressing the pair button 4 times quickly and holding for 10 seconds.

Looking at Homebridge (on a RaspberryPi 5) seriously for the first time. I'm tired of waiting for HomeKit compatible solutions/thread/matter. Ideally I would like to plug the RPi into my LR where I have a UPS so it would be "always on"; Power outages are more than an occasional problem where I live. It would […]

I have a Liftmaster gateway, I know Meross is compatible, but does anyone have experience with sensors in a setup like this? Is there a connection on the board or do I have to run the sensors to the gate? Any suggestions on the best stop to place the sensors?

This hasn't been asked in a year, so maybe things have changed...🤞 Is there such a beast? I need to control a hidden USB powered mini fan and I want a low profile solution as the plug is very visible. I know about smart power bars with USB ports; too bulky for my taste in […]

Hi all, I have a new internet provider and am switching all devices to it. How do I change my WiFi network? Is there a direct way? I missed something? Thanks Stef

I see a lot of people say that wifi devices can be a security issue for your home network. But there are some issues that I don't fully understand and I hope they will be clarified. The "smart home" consists of just a homepod mini and a few Meross switches and sockets. We only control […]

Has anyone found a good smart lock for an exterior wooden side gate? Thanks!

Since my LG TV isn't working properly, I'm wondering if there is a way to set HomeKit to turn off all my lights when the Apple TV turns on or exits standby? I can set a scene with Apple TV, but not an automation. I use my Apple TV to turn on my LG TV, […]

I tried several things like restarting the hub, removing items from the hub and adding them again, etc.

I bought a new TV and tried to set up HomeKit via iPhone for screen sharing and initially it worked, but after updating the TV, the device was no longer "online". I have since deleted the "home" and created a new one and the TV now refuses to sync with HomeKit and is "unreachable". I've […]

1. Can the doorbell be placed on the second floor while the doorbell is on the ground floor? The ground floor is our entry/garage, so I can't place the bell there. 2. Is the doorbell a two-way device like an intercom? So I can talk to the people next to the bell and they can […]

Hi guys, tried searching on google and amazon but not clear if such a thing still exists? I'm looking for a wired camera that does KHSV with a starlight sensor. It would be a dream come true if it also did a 360° panorama, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist. Also, I know that […]

I just bought an eve aqua gen 2. Who owns the same? Have you had any problems with it?

I'm currently getting into the smart home stuff. I have two Apple TVs and an iPad Pro (3rd generation 11″) and a HomePod mini. I currently live in an apartment complex so there is no wired option for the doorbell. I also wish you didn't need to subscribe to anything cloud related. It should also […]

I just started getting into the Smart Home stuff and love being able to use the Stream Deck!

Hi r/homekit, I was helping my mom set up ringer notifications when I noticed that the people filter option (when I'm home, when no one is home, etc.) is off and neat on her phone, but fully operational on mine . How can I fix this and enable the ability to filter notifications by people?

Hi guys, I've had the homepod mini and a Meross garage door opener for a while now and for some reason I'm not getting the "door open" and "door close" notifications. I have removed and read the device more than 5 times and the notifications are on. Can anyone shed some light on a solution? […]

Anyone else have a scene called DEFCON-1 that sets all the lights in your office to 100% red and all the white lights to warm/10%? Or the same, but under the name "RED ALERT"?

Is everyone having this problem or just me? Problem - opening camera on Apple TV and I have 8 from Aqara, UniFi via scypted and Logitech. Sometimes the snapshot updates and the cameras show live, other times the snapshot is gray and the stream is days or hours old. Solution - search for and find […]

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Hi Everyone, Long story short, a family member passed away and we need to set up a light but effective temporary security system via HomeKit while we're all out of town. I'm currently thinking - * Interior Cameras * Door Sensors * Garage Opener/Sensor Any specific brands and/or other key sensors, settings you'd recommend? I […]

I bought 5 shades of SmartWings, all with the new matter engines. I installed one successfully and it was rock solid. Two others were also set up online for a short time, but are now unresponsive in HomeKit. I tried removing them, resetting the engine and now I get "Association with accessory failed" attached. The […]

So I watched Paul Hibbert this morning and he mentioned a really cool product, the LinknLink All in One Intelligent Super Gateway or ISG. iSG serves as the nerve center of your smart home, seamlessly connecting a diverse range of products from different brands. It is fully compatible with all mainstream communication protocols (Matter, zigbee […]

I recently saw a post calling for the gold standard of smart outlets, which got me thinking about all the *HomeKit Gold Standards* by product segment. These are the brands/products I have in mind based on my personal experience, this sub, online research and recommendations: **Bulbs: Philips Hue** **Switches: Lutron Caseta** **Blinds: Lutron Serena** **Thermostat: […]

Hi guys, I live in a 5 shop building and have had both my cars vandalized with key scratches 5 times now in the last few months. The problem is that they are parked about 40 meters from my apartment. Where they are there is no internet connection and no electricity sockets. I would like […]

I've had this HomePod mini for just over two years now, and from the moment I took it out of the box it's been a pain in the ass trying to connect to wifi and play a song without interruption. Also, now it won't stop showing a spinning white circle. I plugged it into my […]

I saw eve coming out with this controller ([https://www.evehome.com/index%2Ephp/en/eve-thermo-control](https://www.evehome.com/index%2Ephp/en/eve-thermo-control)), however the release date is unknown. Are there alternatives made by other companies that can control the Eve thermos via homekit or the eve app that you know of?

I have a location based automation that should work when I get home OR when my wife gets home. It works fine for me when I get to my house. However, it did not run at all for my wife. I also have another automation that should run when we're both gone. This automation never […]

Hi all. What HomeKit shades would you recommend on a budget? I'm relatively new to HomeKit. Thanks!

Hello! The My Home app and the Eve app were set up in the country about a year and a half ago. About 10 sockets and 8 door sensors. All through a HomePod. Everything worked great for a year and a half, but today EVERYTHING is gone. Both the Eve app and the Home app […]

I'm looking at venetian blinds for my new home and can't really find reliable systems that work with HomeKit. Any product recommendations or workarounds to have venetian blinds that work with HomeKit?