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January 18, 2020
How to transfer your Hue lights to the latest HomeKit-enabled bridge

If you're still using the original Philips Hue Bridge with smart lighting, but want to switch to the sweet homeKit and Siri life, then it's time for an upgrade. Switching requires the latest Philips Hue Bridge application, the existing Philips Hue application and a little patience. Here's our guide on how to complete the job […]

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January 18, 2020
Finally, able to configure Fire Place with a 3-way switch and HK control

First of all, I want to thank a guy named Drew on YouTube for putting together a video on how to do this and his help. YouTube Video: (3-way Shelly1 Fire Place Control) (https://youtu.be/C4Vs1qELse0) I bought Shelly1 from an eBay seller who used RavenCore to light Shelly's flash so it could be used in HK. […]

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January 18, 2020
Owner / Automatic for the first time - Do I need to engage in an ecosystem?

Hello - I recently became a homeowner and I was super excited to automate my thermostat, locks, video bells and garage door. I tried to discover the best action plan, but with all the choices there I became a little overwhelmed. Full disclosure, I was looking at Nest products, but I didn't realize they were […]

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January 18, 2020
Even though my second ATV has "standby" status, does it increase access to nearby components, but away from the active ATV?

Even though my second ATV has "standby" status, does it increase access to nearby components, but away from the active ATV?

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January 18, 2020
Tushar Kanwar's gadget watch

Bedside lamp Mi Smart 2 Price: Rs 2,499 If it's not obvious, it's a smart 16W, 16 million-color smart lamp that you can control with the Mi Home app or Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit. Apple HomeKit support was a real surprise to me, given the poor nature of Apple's smart home ecosystem compatible […]

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January 18, 2020
PSA: The Hue application will destroy your HomeKit configuration if you allow it

I wrote a bad review of the nuances app in the app store. The developer followed and suggested that he submit it on twitter. My problem was the application that removes homekit non hue devices from their adjoining room and creates rooms that were in hue but had been deleted from Homekit. On twitter, the […]

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January 18, 2020
Yeelight Star Desk Lamp Pro - questions for owners

https://homekit.blog/2019/09/27/yeelight-star-desk-lamp-pro-first-look/ Can someone who owns this lamp help you clarify some things that are not clear from online reviews? - The images in the articles show the shade of the lamp in two colors: light and dark. The article above shows the photos of the product and the box with a white hue, but the […]

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January 18, 2020
Apple TV sucks as a HomeKit hub, I would like to be able to choose which device can be the hub

Apple TV as a HomeKit Hub sucks! My HomeKit automations stop, my short automations stop. These things take into account timers, motion sensors, etc. It seems that this is a known problem with Apple TV, however Apple did nothing to fix this problem and it has been many months since I heard about this known […]

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January 18, 2020
Will Leviton (HomeKit) switches work with Alexa and Google now that Apple has launched HomeKit ADK?

I like Leviton switches because they match my existing false switches. Are there any rumors or speculations that HomeKit switches will eventually work with Alexa ... or if Alexa / Google switches might one day work with HomeKit?

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January 18, 2020
Is Logi Circle 2 a good option?

So I'm moving to my first house and I want to get a security room. At first I thought I could only get a cheap one from Amazon, but after further research, I don't think any of the cheap ones do what I need, it's to send the video to a cloud service (any cloud […]

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January 18, 2020
Eve expands not to work

Eve expands not to work

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January 17, 2020
Robin's ProLine Video Doorbell is the first to support HomeKit Secure Video

Connected home These smart plugs work with Siri and HomeKit If you are new to home automation, a smart connector can be a good first step in building your connected home. If you've accessed HomeKit-compatible accessories, this list can help you keep track of the perfect HomeKit-compatible smart jack for your home.

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January 17, 2020
Another iPad converted to the HomeKit Control Center 😁

Another iPad converted to the HomeKit Control Center 😁

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January 17, 2020
Robin ProLine Becomes First Doorbell to Support HomeKit Secure Video

Dutch company Robin Telecom today announced that Robin ProLine's ringtone is the first to accept HomeKit Secure Video, allowing the camera to capture and store recordings securely in iCloud. Using an Apple TV, HomePod or iPad configured as a home hub, the ProLine ringer can intelligently detect when movement from a person, animal or vehicle […]

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January 17, 2020
iPad Pro, Anker accessories, no longer on sale today

Friday's best deals include $ 199 on iPad Pro, the latest Anker-compatible iPhone power banks and Lutron HomeKit lighting. See below for all these and more. Save big on iPad Pro Amazon almost $ 199 discount various iPad Pro models. Recordings of 11 and 12.9 inches are in the process of being reduced, reducing the […]

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January 17, 2020
Has anyone heard about the Okasha Smart app for connecting all types of devices?

You can see more about this here: (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/okasha-smart/id1481400415)(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/okasha-smart/id1481400415) I need a Homekit device that controls an RF motor for a shadow. I don't trust the Z Broadlink device.

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January 17, 2020
iPhone as HomeKit controller?

I saw a lot of configurations with wall-mounted iPads as HomeKit controllers. Aside from being smaller and not having the best UI / UX, is there a reason why an old iPhone wouldn't always do well on HomeKit?

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January 17, 2020
How the Xnor.ai purchase opens Apple’s AI future

Xnor.ai acquisition of $ 200 million Apple offers tools for image evolution, edge-based AI, HomeKit and more. What is Xnor.ai doing? Xnor.ai was rotated from the Allen Institute for AI by Professor Ali Farhadi and Dr. Mohammed Rastegari in 2017. These men were also responsible for the achievements of YOLO, YOLO9000, the Label Refinery and […]

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January 17, 2020
Ecobee showing "No Answer"

Has anyone had problems with the EcoBee SmartThermostat (the latest model)? I have EcoBee working in HomeKit for about 8 months and I had no problems at all! We have programs and configuration of the scenes that work together for the optimal optimization of our needs. Sometime yesterday I noticed that some of my scenes […]

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January 17, 2020
Painful delay of switch

I just switched from a z-wave wall and bulb switch module to Homekit-based bulbs + switches. My hub is a 4th generation ATV. I regret the change because the delay from switching to lights is anywhere between 4-8 seconds. The system where Z was almost instantaneously. Delaying the self-recognition of the switching state seems to […]

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January 17, 2020
Can't choose your favorite macOS wallpaper? Now you can have them all at once!

Boudoir boob tube Perfect match for smaller spaces, the best 32 inch TVs Large-screen TVs are the largest, but probably a 55-inch doesn't make much sense in the smaller bedroom, kitchen or living room. 32 inches is often the perfect size for these spaces, and these are the best 32 inch TVs you can buy.

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January 17, 2020
Does anyone have experience with Xiaomi Aqara?

I saw a large amount online and I'm thinking of buying.

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January 17, 2020
iPad Pro, Anker accessories, more on sale today

Friday's best deals include $ 199 on the iPad Pro, the latest iPhone-compatible power banks for Anker and Lutron HomeKit lighting. Heads down for all this and more. Save big on iPad Pro Amazon almost $ 199 discount various iPad Pro models. Both the 11 and 12.9 inch listings are low, returning the prices to […]

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January 17, 2020
Best Apple HomeKit accessories 2020: Great iOS and macOS-compat

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January 17, 2020
HomeKit Secure Video now available for ProLine Video Doorbell.

HomeKit Secure Video now available for ProLine Video Doorbell.

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January 17, 2020
Someone left the review on the ProLine Doorbell page on amazon! Windows 95 video quality πŸ˜‚. And it's too expensive

Someone left the review on the ProLine Doorbell page on amazon! Windows 95 video quality πŸ˜‚. And it's too expensive

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January 17, 2020
LG's 55-inch 4K AirPlay 2 UHDTV touts Dolby Vision, HomeKit, more at $200 off

Amazon currently offers the LG Nano 8 Series 55K inch 4K AirPlay 2 UHDTV for $ 596.99 shipped. Find it for another $ 3 at Best Buy. Usually, selling for $ 800, today's offer is good for a 25% discount, matches Amazon all the time, and is only the third time we see this model […]

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January 17, 2020
Robin ProLine becomes the first doorbell to support HomeKit Secure Video

Dutch company Robin Telecom today announced that its Robin ProLine ringtone is the first to accept HomeKit Secure Video, allowing the camera to securely capture and store iCloud records. Using an Apple TV, HomePod or iPad configured as a home hub, the ProLine ringer can intelligently detect when the movement of a person, animal or […]

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January 17, 2020
Philips Hue Play Bar Review: Raising the bar

Source: Christopher Close / iMore Despite my affinity for adding smart home accessories whenever I can in my home, there is an area or rather a company that I haven't had in my life in a few years. When Philips Hue first came on stage, I was right there for the trip, adding light bulbs, […]

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January 17, 2020
HomeKit lighting, dimmers, more on sale from $30 at Home Depot, today only

Only today, as part of its special purchase of the day, Home Depot takes over up to 20% discount select variators and switches. Offers start from $ 30 with free shipping for all. One of us is the best starter kit for smart lighting Lutron Box $ 119.95. This is reduced from its regular price […]

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January 17, 2020
Which device controls the "Off" part of an automation?

Let's say I have an automation like this: View post on imgur.com When the 2 minutes are up, the Mud Room is supposed to light up. Sometimes I do it, others always stay forever. Which device is responsible for counting 120 seconds since the last recording of the movement and remember to disable them? In […]

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January 17, 2020
HomeKit Secure Video is so bug, slow and reliable

I like the direction Apple went with the HomeKit cameras, but HomeKit Secure Video is such a terrible user experience for me. Old movies of today are loading fast. But when do you upload movies from days past this? It's incredibly buggy and unstable. I would go through the timeline and all of a sudden […]

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January 17, 2020
Netatmo is gone from my house

I came home this evening to find that my netatmo presence disappeared from my HomeKit configuration along with all my heating scenes (although the heating accessories were not deleted). I just spent another hour setting them up again. The problem I have is that I cannot add my netatmo presence either through the home application […]

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