Arlo introduced its Pro 3 camera system for the first time in September, at an affordable price and promising eventual HomeKit support. While the Apple ecosystem has not yet been integrated, there is still a lot of love for the latest news from Arlo. A truly wireless design, various DVR options and lightweight installations make […]

Try to get a hue switch to do the following, which works in the Home application when you hit "test" but not when you press the corresponding button on the hue switch. If the bedroom side lights are on (which is a grouped accessory) Disable the group, Otherwise, start the group. I can see the […]

Power came out yesterday - back, but more automation doesn't work. The system works in general, including ATV and Homepod hubs. Time and location do not work. Motion-based operation. Thoughts?

If you are looking for an affordable HomeKit smart light bulb for your home, the VocoLinc L3 SmartGlow Color light bulb should be on the short list. The SmartGlow color light bulb offers plenty of customization options for both brightness and color temperature The SmartGlow color light bulb - or L3 for short - is […]

I'm sorry it's a dumb question, but it seems to be missing something. This is my first programming for a multi-stage automation. I have an Eve motion sensor in my closet door, and Eve lights inside the closet. I want the light strips to turn on when the motion sensor is triggered and then turn […]

The latest major CarPlay major revision was released as part of iOS 13, which was delivered to accepted iPhones in September. Undoubtedly, the biggest change in this update was the introduction of a dashboard that gave users quick access to predefined applications such as Apple Maps and calendar. But, as with all Apple ecosystems, this […]

As someone who loves technology, it's easy to get excited about new things. I like to get in touch with the latest gadgets, but I know for those who don't deal with these things, that seems like a nightmare. My wife might care less about technology. As long as it makes her life easier, she […]

It's been more than two years since Apple last updated Apple TV, adding 4K compatibility to the streaming box for the first time. Now it looks like a new model could be released in the coming weeks, as a new product code has been identified in a beta for Apple's tvOS 13.4 operating system. Read […]

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We passed and changed all the bulbs in Hue; the only remaining problem is to leave the light switch on. I control some through scenes, strokes or motion detection, but for most rooms this is not a good option. So I want every switch to be converted. Are there dual / triple smart light switches […]

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The first port of call for many smart home users is a connected thermostat - and for good reason. Gaining better control over the heating of your home is not just a huge gain for convenience. You can save a lot of money by heating your home more efficiently and there is no better feeling […]

I found an iOS Controller that can create logs. Is there anything like this for the Mac, so I don't have to have the device at home all the time?

I have an EVE smoke alarm, but the electricity seems to be running out. I contacted the manufacturer and they asked me to find a sales channel for repairs. The seller said it has expired and will not repair it. I only repaired this device by myself, but I did not have this device. Schematically, […]

Is there any way to build a custom QR code for HomeKit? Like this one https://imgur.com/gallery/7Hk0F88

I have a ceiling fan with lights on it. The light switch that controls the ceiling fan is a single-band light switch. The fan speed is controlled with a remote control that came with it. Finally, I have Phillip Hue bulbs for my bulbs. My question is whether a Lutron Ceiling Fan Box PD-FSQN will […]

I bought 3 shades of soma, I followed all the instructions of the end point, for a day or two the shades fit, closing and opening as configured. Then, gradually, it begins to close excessively. At one point it went so badly, the circular steel of the roller was completely exposed, and the Soma shades […]

Will Apple ever find a way to do this, so if we don't have the home kit code, can we connect to the home kit? There has to be a way I can do this.

The Netatmo doorbell FCC page has user manuals and internal photos that will appear on March 30th. I'm not sure if this has changed recently. [FCC page link: https://fccid.io/N3A-NDB01/amp?__twitter_impression=true]

Since Siri is out-of-device processing, how much do you think future iPhone 5Gs will have total voice response time?

LG introduced smart TVs with Apple TV at CES in January. The company is now launching the Apple TV app on 2019 LG smart TVs compatible in over 80 countries. LG owners will be able to easily launch the Apple TV app to subscribe Apple TV +. These LG Smart TV owners will also be […]

Eve announced a new indoor home made exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video at CES 2020. In a press release, Eve said: Eve Systems today announced the groundbreaking Eve Cam, the first indoor camera made exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video, built from the ground up to keep your data safe. With HomeKit Secure Video, […]

Eve Water Guard may not be the brightest of HomeKit accessories, but anyone who has had to deal with water damage knows the benefits of owning such a device. Eve Water Guard entered the wall Eve Systems launched the Eve Water Guard in the fall of 2019, with additional information shared during CES 2020. Now, […]

In the last five years, I have assembled and implemented homekit solutions for my apartments. I recently solved how to add automatic pouring into the mix and the next steps are photographed for my oven and then the PA system. Tips / Criticism / Anything else welcome! This has been a URIZ help over the […]

Hi! I have Lutron dimming and I just want the lights to go out 10 minutes after they are lit, without a motion sensor, just a simple switch. I did a search and tried the corrections. I tried to set the scene and create an automation trick, but that didn't work. He also tried to […]

Hi all... He ran some Hue bulbs and had previously relied on iConnectHue. Great app, but try to make things more centralized in the Home app. The bedroom has two "areas" ... my bed and my wife's bed. Each consists of a Go lamp on our bedside tables and a light strip on our respective […]

Hue Light Strip - where is the HomeKit Bluetooth sensor / connection? On the light band or on the socket ??

As far as I can tell, Lutron Serena doesn't offer them. Based on my experience with all our Lutron Cassette switches, this would be my first choice. From (Lutron Serena FAQ) (https://www.serenashades.com/serenaadvantage/FAQ/): > ** Does Serena offer shades that open from the bottom up? ** > > We do not offer a top down or […]

Hey guys. My Sony-Bravia Android TV does not connect to your home. The TV looks connected, but my iPhone says it can't touch it. I deleted the TV, I deleted the home app, I restarted my phone, I restarted the router, the bluetooth is on, the wifi is on (tv and phone), iCloud reconnects and […]

I finished my basement for a few months and went completely to the shade / lutron / homebridgePi / HarmonyHub / HomePod / YamahaAVR / AppleTV and even pre-ordered the Hue Sync Box. I tried my best to figure out how to make Hue Sync Box easy to use for my family and guests. We've […]

I need help. I purchased a Sylvania Smart + HomeKit lightweight compatible kit and it works great. Here's the problem. I want to add more strips to it and make it longer. The confusion is what bands can I add ?! In particular, Sylvania has numerous "smart" LED lighting brands. There are Smart +, ZigBee, […]

Hi, I think this question is common / was asked before, but I can't find it. I cannot control any of the HomeKit devices when they are gone. I have a type 4 ATV that is properly configured as a home hub. I only gave Phillips Hue products and everything seems to be tied together […]

My projectors are not mounted on the side of the house. They are mounted on the underside of the roof, so they hang (if it makes sense). Do they make HomeKit compatible with any combination light / flood cameras that can replace my current lights? I'm not even sure if the combo is still something