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December 17, 2019
Smooth increase in brightness / color / saturation of Homekit automation

Smooth increase in brightness / color / saturation of Homekit automation

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December 17, 2019
Can you add a webhook to an automation?

Can you add a webhook to an automation?

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December 17, 2019
HomeKit shortcut error

Merge / subdivide text into parts of empty variables does not work in Homekit Automation on 13.2 and cause command to complete Check yourself and inform Apple

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December 17, 2019
Sengled Home App Update Adds HomeKit Support to Smart Hub?

Sengled Home App Update Adds HomeKit Support to Smart Hub?

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December 17, 2019
Aqara devices are now available on Amazon.com including the US plug hub

Aqara devices are now available on Amazon.com including the US plug hub

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December 17, 2019
Does the Netatmo welcome and presence allow you to use the AI ​​identification in HomeKit?

I would like a camera in the back of my house that unlocks the door if both my phone is plugged in & and if the camera can identify me. Do Netatmo cameras send a review to HomeKit about whether they are a known person they see?

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December 17, 2019
Help

So I received the email to downgrade the firmware on my Circle 2. It said to unplug the camera for 5 hours and once I plugged it in. It searches for the firmware. After 5 hours it didn't matter. Is there away to force the camera to look for the firmware?!?

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December 17, 2019
Homepod that connects to different networks

Hey folks, I got a new homepod and configured it fine on iot vlan .. got the setup fine, then I switched my phone wifi back to my LAN and after a while my homepod jumps back to the same LAN and since its primary hub gave mine homekit devices no answer. Had to reset […]

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December 17, 2019
Is it possible to trigger automations with values ​​from external sources such as weather or temperature reported on a website or URL?

I don't know any shortcuts or URL links in recent HomeKit updates. In short, I want to trigger an automation (such as turning on a heater) using an input such as. Outdoor temperature or weather condition reported from a public source or internet URL. Can this be done? Of course, I could get a HomeKit […]

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December 17, 2019
Circle 2 was no longer found (post details)

Circle 2 was no longer found (post details)

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December 17, 2019
Accommodation Circle 2; downgraded from HomeKit safe hide, now can not upgrade again

So I upgraded to HomeKit secure video on my Logi circle cameras. Had iPhone issues and had to downgrade it for use with my Pixel until I got my iPhone back. Ever since, I can no longer upgrade to secure video. I get the "firmware update failed" error on both cameras. I find that no […]

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December 17, 2019
Accommodation Circle 2 HSV tinted Magenta

Has anyone else processed a Logi Circle 2 created on Homekit Secure Video that is tinted Magenta? I've tried turning it off and then on without repair. Some ideas?

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December 17, 2019
Problems with Vocolinc Flowerbud connection

My daughter just got one of these for her birthday. I set it up, worked fine. The next morning I got the error message & # 39; does not respond & # 39; It also does not appear as connected in the Vocolinc app. I deleted the device, read it back, and it worked fine. […]

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December 16, 2019
What is the cheapest HomeKit compatible outlet?

I want to put a load in my house with automatic sockets to turn certain items in, There are cheaper, more restrictive methods to my idea, but I would like to be able to use HomeKit, so I wonder if there was a cheap option that they could justify spending a little more on going […]

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December 16, 2019
Questions about Netatmo cameras ...

I'm looking to buy both Netatmo's indoor and outdoor cameras, but had some questions about how they work with HomeKit. I saw that in the Netatmo app you can customize the heck out of how it notifies you with movement. For example, on the indoor camera, you can make it ignore pets or certain people […]

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December 16, 2019
Reconnect Secure Circle 2

My Circle 2 Logi Cam kept going black so I decided to disconnect. I went to reconnect it to HomeKit and it can't connect. The camera ring just sits at Green and does not turn blue. Do you have any ideas on how to reconnect a secure camera?

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December 16, 2019
Opro9 HomeKit enabled Smart Aroma Diffuser revealed

Opro9 HomeKit enabled Smart Aroma Diffuser revealed

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December 16, 2019
ADT planning of HomeKit-enabled smart doorbell, legislative filing suggests

See (article at 9to5mac) (https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/16/adt-homekit-doorbell/)

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December 16, 2019
Better than Black Friday HomeKit deals

* No affiliate links - Sharing only * Amazon is running a 12-day Christmas event with some deals on HomeKit stuff better than Black Friday. Some highlights on Amazon are below, and if I get the time, I'll compile a complete list of everything I can find. * Logitech Circle 2 Camera - (£ 89.99) […]

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December 16, 2019
Homekit doesn't light up any answer in the Home App when you're out of the house.

Help my series of no problems are over. My Phillip shade bulbs are no answer with ios13.3 when I'm out of the house with Homekit, but when I'm in my house it will work. My HomePod and apple tv 4k are both on 13.3. Also, my bulbs can be triggered by the Phillip hue app […]

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December 16, 2019
IR control recommendation for fireplace

Does anyone have a recommendation on how to control my new electric fireplace with HomeKit? I've created homebridge so it doesn't have to be homeKit native, but I'm having trouble finding something reliable, small and simple. The fireplace has about 9 buttons, but I'm fine with just automating a few of them to get started.

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December 16, 2019
Fixed my location-based automation!

I removed guests from being included in the "When Last Person Leaves" trigger. Obviously, if HomeKit can't get the location of someone on this list, it simply won't run the automation. I had it set for everyone earlier.

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December 16, 2019
Face ID at night captured on camera

I'm running a Logi Circle 2 camera with secure HomeKit at the moment; and I noticed at night that I can see Face ID work randomly. My wife and kids usually go to bed before me and I check on them to see if he is up or sleeping. My wife will stay awake longer […]

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December 16, 2019
iSmartGate: how are your sensor batteries doing?

I've got a new iSmartgate lite set with a tilt sensor. back in July. Sensor batteries lost charge fairly quickly (1 bar for a month). I was hoping this was just the wrong indication but today they are completely flat after only 5 months Announced battery life is ** 18 months **: https://shop.ismartgate.com/home/41-sensor-isg-tws.html The door […]

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December 16, 2019
iOS 13.3 issues

Does anyone have obvious problems with HomeKit? As in the picture, I asked for 10% on light and you can see that Siri decided that 100% was what it would do instead https://i.imgur.com/hzrnxa8.jpg

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December 16, 2019
Sonos in scenes

Sorry if this has been asked before. I have a problem with Sonos an SL speaker as part of a HomeKit scene. Specifically, it will not play back the noise I had set in the home app. HomeKit Scene - For kids bedtime, closed blinds, lights and plays white noise playlist. Triggered by the Eve […]

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December 16, 2019
Location triggers don't work?

Hi everyone - just start using HK, so sorry if this is a basic question but couldn't figure it out. I put Lutron Caseta switches all over the house (also have housing but realize it has its own HK issues). Get automation set to turn on lights when first person enters "home" in the evening […]

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December 16, 2019
How do I set up automation when motion is detected, it plays audio from the home pod

Hi, I'm trying to create an automation when a motion is detected, it plays a sound from my home pod. I'm not sure if it's broken or the feature is missing and what other ways can I do it with Siri shortcuts?

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December 16, 2019
Why if my phone (headphone where all the automations were created) is not connected to my Wi-Fi, my automations will not run

Why if my phone (headphone where all the automations were created) is not connected to my Wi-Fi, my automations will not run

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December 16, 2019
Do you have any lengthy opinions on HomeKit Secure Video?

Do you know that HomeKit Secure Video has been working with Logitech Circle 2 cameras for a while, does anyone have any lengthy reviews? Has the notification swarm become more manageable, or is it still a bit messy? I remember people reporting that it was also unreliable as the cameras dropped relatively often. Did it […]

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December 16, 2019
Can't add daughter to my home

I have an 11 year old daughter. Her phone doesn't have the message when I invite her to join HomeKit. Some ideas? Is there an age limit? Her phone has been updated to the latest 13.3 ios

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December 16, 2019
So far the best HomeKit compatible lock!

So far the best HomeKit compatible lock!

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December 15, 2019
What I really need is an AirPlay 2 (or Chromecast version of THIS!

SHOWERDOORDIRECT.COM BTLBS-BU Bulbtunes Led Bulb with Bluetooth Speaker, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY72PAM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kdN9Db0BZ3WQP Now that most of my multi-room sound is resolved by the latest airplay 2 add-ons that work in the rest of my home, I find that the one place I need is always on for airplay 2, is in my large bathroom where convenient business […]

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