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January 31, 2020
Anyone using Hunter-Douglas blinds with Homekit?

HD includes a hub and an application for controlling blinds, and their website says it is Homekit compatible. Do you have any experience with the Homekit HD blinds?

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January 31, 2020
Considering the modernization of the router / network

I used the latest AirPort Time Capsule and 2 AirPort Extremes to expand my network for years and they were fantastic, but I was considering upgrading and will have to at some point, because I have accumulated a lot of smart devices. over the years and want to enjoy WiFi 5, better coverage etc. I […]

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January 31, 2020
The Eva Guard leak detector is now compatible with your home

Homekit-Enabled (Leak Detector) (https://home-automations.net/homekit-enabled-leak-detector-by-eve-water-guard-now-available/) By Eve Water Guard Now Available, announced at CES 2020 see features, specification

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January 31, 2020
HKSV Options Half Moving to Secure Video?

I have 14 HomeKit compatible cameras (one NetAtMo, nine Circle 2s and 4 Eufy 2cs) spread over two houses. All (so far) on the same AppleID. After seeing the stories of some of the early adopters of HKSV, here and elsewhere, I am updating, mainly over the 5 room limit, but also because I really […]

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January 31, 2020
Help with shortening drying

Help with shortening drying

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January 31, 2020
A better way to create shortcuts

So, finally, after the 13.3.1 update commands are working again on the TV. We have created a shortcut that will illuminate our exterior lights if the motion is detected by a motion sensor and I switch them off again when no motion is detected. If the lights were already on, they will return to their […]

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January 31, 2020
Jason Snell's Six Colors annual Apple report card: Wearables ace it, software quality needs summer school

Jason Snell has released his annual Six Colors report card, which covers Apple's 2019 performance, and this year includes answers from me and my 9to5Mac colleague Benjamin Mayo. Go read now and come back! The final notes are based on the ratings of 65 participants that Jason describes as "writers, publishers, developers, podcasters and other […]

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January 31, 2020
Vocolinc Flowerbud HomeKit-enabled humidifier works better as a diffuser

Vocolinc Flowerbud is the only humidifier compatible with HomeKit, which can also act as a smart speaker, although the latter is much better than the first. The FlowerBud HomeKit speaker from Vocolinc If you were to venture into the AppleKit micro-site for HomeKit accessories that lists all the HomeKit accessories on the market, you will […]

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January 31, 2020
Netatmo adds "open window detection" to its smart valves - no subscription and another HomeKit option!

Netatmo adds "open window detection" to its smart valves - no subscription and another HomeKit option!

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January 31, 2020
Another iPad mounted next to the EcoBee and iPhone 4 Teardown. Very happy with the way it turned out! :)

Another iPad mounted next to the EcoBee and iPhone 4 Teardown. Very happy with the way it turned out! :]

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January 31, 2020
The HomeKit Automation Rule does not apply changes until AppleTV restarts

Hi all, Whenever I change an automation rule through the Home application, I have to restart the Apple TV that the change will be applied / working. Example: I activate a rule that turns off some Philips Hue lights at a specific time. After saving the changed rule, it will not work. I need to […]

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January 31, 2020
9to5Mac Happy Hour 262: What’s new in iOS 13.3.1, Fantastical 3 and Filmic DoubleTake, Spring Apple Event rumors

Benjamin and Zac discuss what's new in iOS 13.3.1 and other new software updates, Apple Maps 2.0 coming to Europe, new Fantastical and Filmic DoubleTake applications, the current state of HomeKit routers and Apple hardware rumors, including a new MacBook 13-inch Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Pro smart keyboard lighting, and possibly an AirPower spinoff. 9to5Mac […]

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January 31, 2020
Take up to $500 off MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, more

Today's 9to5Toys Lunch Break includes up to $ 500 on the latest MacBooks, plus up to $ 300 on the Apple Watch Series 4 and a sale of HomeKit accessories on Amazon. Heads down for all this and more. The MacBook B&H sale lasts up to $ 500 B&H has launched a new MacBook Air […]

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January 31, 2020
Do you have any idea why my LG TV doesn't always say no, but I can control it with Siri, not just through the home app, unless it's on? Does anyone have this problem yet ?!

Do you have any idea why my LG TV doesn't always say no, but I can control it with Siri, not just through the home app, unless it's on? Does anyone have this problem yet ?!

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January 31, 2020
Does Netatmo have quality problems?

So I was present for 6 months. I love. Sure it looks like I think my golden doodle is a human, but I'm more than acceptable. So I recommended one of my clients to install me at one of their properties where CCTV is not really an option. I ordered 13 for them, another 1 […]

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January 31, 2020
iPad shelf mini switch

Something temporary, but I have a surround for my light switch, with a small shelf at the top, I see pictures in the imgur link and see what you think. https://imgur.com/gallery/d3t4tHN

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January 31, 2020
Is there any way to control Ambilight on my Yeelight (YLXD50YL) ceiling lamp from homeekit?

For now I can control the main light from the homekit application, but ambilight only from the yeelight application

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January 31, 2020
Amazon takes up to 40% off HomeKit lighting and more from $12

Only today, as part of its Gold Box of the Day deals, Amazon offers up to 40% discount various smart home accessories. Free shipping is available for Prime members or for orders over $ 25. The best choice of ours is the second generation smart light switch for Wemo $ 30.99. As a comparison, it […]

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January 31, 2020
What ever happened to the iOS 12 interface for lighting 😭

What ever happened to the iOS 12 interface for lighting 😭

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January 31, 2020
Some Phillips color automation does not work

Every day, some of my Phillips color automation and Phillips color dimmer configurations don't work. I have reset the HomePod which is the main hub that seems to fix it. What I was wondering is that I have 64 devices attached to my Phillips hue bridge and, while I don't use the Phillips Hue app […]

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January 31, 2020
Anyone else have the notification center home widget?

Each time I turn down the Notification Center, and then press the start icon, the same two devices are "turned on," even if they are not. Do you have any suggested remedies? I tried to reset the phone already.

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January 31, 2020
Lutron mating problems

Hello everyone, I worked at home settings for anything I could find. Since my house is older, I don't just have a neutral run on almost every switch. I installed 4 Lutron switches and they were excellent. But three others will not go into mating mode. I press and hold the instructions and only get […]

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January 31, 2020
It triggers ... it does not trigger!

This has already been discussed, but I can't seem to find anything on this topic when I search for it: I created 2 rules in the Eve application to control my humidifier. Therefore, if the humidity drops, the car starts with 40% and when it is more than 50% it stops. Nothing special here. But […]

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January 31, 2020
Following my short video from Terncy Smart Roller Blinds, here's a video showing the blinds controlled by Terncy Smart Dial

Following my short video from Terncy Smart Roller Blinds, here's a video showing the blinds controlled by Terncy Smart Dial

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January 31, 2020
Questions about Yale Assure SL

Just unloaded and very fine, you connected it to my HomeKit configuration, It is on a door that will be open most of the day, with many people coming and going, Is there a way to disable "turn your hand in front of the keyboard to lock the" deadbolt "function? I'm afraid the lock will […]

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January 31, 2020
you can't set the brightness to 1% in the scenes in 13.3.1?

We had the scenes that trigger variants at 1%. with the recent update, they started much brighter (bug), so I reset the scene to 3%. now I can't go back to 1% on stage (1% is weaker). does anyone else see the same problem?

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January 31, 2020
Extend the Tune Motion Detected Time

Hey, yeah, so I have Hue the craze all set. About 20 ceiling lights and 15 motion sensors. What I am looking for is delaying how long it takes for Motion sensors to trigger the "no Motion" state. We have configured the automation so that Motion will turn on the lights and no movement will […]

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January 31, 2020
Does anyone know if a HomeKit smart door knob is comparable?

Does anyone know if a HomeKit smart door knob is comparable?

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January 31, 2020
Did Walmart just offer HomeKit a boost in the home automation space?

It's no secret that Walmart needs to be supplemented with Amazon and that home delivery should be part of this plan. They have just announced a deal with Level Lock as being exclusively for blocking home delivery. The interesting part is that Level Lock is not compatible with Amazon or Google Home, but with HomeKit. […]

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January 31, 2020
Here's all of the routers that Linksys will be bringing to HomeKit

Support for the HomeKit router is certain that it could make its official appearance as soon as Linksys after being first announced at WWDC last year. Just days after eero routers started appearing in the Home app, Linksys updated their product pages to show which of their routers will get the love for HomeKit. Previously, […]

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January 30, 2020
Question about IOT devices and separate networks

I was watching a Homekit video talking about ways to secure your IOT network. One of the suggestions was to run the IoT devices on a separate SSID. If I do this, how can I control the devices without switching to the same SSID on which the IOT devices are started? That drives me crazy […]

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January 30, 2020
[Help Needed] This automation does not run. But when I "test this automation", it works perfectly. what gives?

[Help needed] This automation does not run. But when I "test this automation", it works perfectly. what gives?

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January 30, 2020
Is there anything like the Door View camera that has HomeKit functionality on the market?

Is there anything like the Door View camera that has HomeKit functionality on the market?

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