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November 14, 2019
What HomeKit devices do you expect to be on sale for Black Friday?

What HomeKit devices do you expect to be on sale for Black Friday?

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November 14, 2019
Yale Secure Bug Fixes - Works with iOS 13 again

Yale Secure Bug Fixes - Works with iOS 13 again

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November 14, 2019
Anyone have tested the BSEED Tuya Smart Wifi connector?

I just saw on amazon an outlet from the brand BSEED that seems to support the homekit It's called "BSEED Tuya Smart Wifi". Has anyone tested them already? If so, how well did they work? Here is the link to European version: (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07S643X2J/) (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07S643X2J/)

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November 14, 2019
DAE have a problem with AppleTV switching audio sources?

I have a stereo audio pair with HomePod speakers. When I select the home pod speakers, the TV emits a sound on its own speakers. When I select AppleTV, it disables HomePod audio and is sometimes played through HomePods and sometimes played through HomePods AND TV speakers at the same time. When I choose no […]

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November 14, 2019
In defense of hub connected devices

I often see reviews of HomeKit devices saying things like "and it doesn't require a hub". Having installed dozens of devices directly on Wi-Fi and probably twice as much through various hubs and bridges (Lutron, Aqara, etc.), I have to say that I prefer an ecosystem with its own hub. It comes down to a […]

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November 13, 2019
Netatmo Doorbell for sale from Salas Stores?

Netatmo Doorbell for sale from Salas Stores?

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November 13, 2019
Disadvantages of Shortcuts for Home Automation?

Another post about using Controller backups made me wonder how HK apps like controller, home +, eve, etc. work with shortcuts. I'm used to using these apps for complex automations, backups, etc. Shortcuts seem to help with the complexity. Do non-Apple apps support shortcuts? Can shortcut home automation be backed up and restored? Have you […]

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November 13, 2019
EufyCam 2 Will Not Be HomeKit Compatible at First Release - EufyHome Confirmed on Amazon Q&A

EufyCam 2 Will Not Be HomeKit Compatible at First Release - EufyHome Confirmed on Amazon Q&A

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November 13, 2019
So tired of & # 39; Siri HomeKit and HomePod & # 39;

It's crushed. Correct bride .. Hey Siri & # 39; turn on the light & # 39; - Let me just check it for you for a moment .. why don't you go to the stores while I'm working on it .. Hey Siri & # 39; games ... x & # 39; - For […]

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November 13, 2019
Location-based automation, one person has two phones

Regards, I have a new Apple TV 4k and therefore finally have a home button. I need help configuring the location-based automation; here are the details. My wife and I are the only residents of our home, I have an iPhone 8 and she has two iphones - a 6 and an 8Plus. She often […]

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November 13, 2019
Does anyone know of another wired WiFi controller that works with Apple HomeKit?

Does anyone know of another wired WiFi controller that works with Apple HomeKit?

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November 13, 2019
Color Loop app?

Is there an app that can tell HomeKit RGB lights for color loop (review colors) for ANY manufacturer? The Hue app has a recipe that makes this a mere hue. Thank you.

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November 13, 2019
Oliediffusor

Does anyone know an oil diffuser? I can only find Vocolinc. Is this the only HomeKit enabled product out there?

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November 13, 2019
Danalock V3 works with HomeKit?

Hello everyone, I don't know much about HomeKit, but if I understand correctly, even some accessories that do not naturally support HomeKit can be used through solutions. Does anyone have experience using Danalock Bluetooth (or Bluetooth + Zwave) with HomeKit? It looks like they have multiple versions of the lock, and the one specifically made […]

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November 13, 2019
HomeKit not able to read below freezing temperatures?

I have an extra Ecobee sensor that I put in my garage a couple of days ago that doesn't read below 32 F in HomeKit, while Ecobee and Home Assistant both read 28 F. This morning is the first it's gotten cold enough . It doesn't really affect anything, just curious.

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November 13, 2019
Help with shared home setup

Hi everyone - I am new to both forum and HomeKit. I have slowly built a set of automations, but run into a serious roadblock. I was hoping to get help from more experienced homekit.blogers. My current setup: HomePod runs the latest version of HomeOS. 2 Wemo smart dampers. 4 Wemo 3-way contacts. 2 Ecobee […]

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November 13, 2019
Lutron Switch State is not reflected properly in HomeKit

Recently, I noticed that - more often than not - the state of my Lutron light switches is not updated in the Home app if the light is turned on / off at the power switch. Touching the icon updates it to the current state. My assumption is that this started at / around the […]

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November 13, 2019
Questions for Ecobee users

How do you guys find the HomeKit / Ecobee connection that works for you? My ecobees regularly disappear from home, especially my Ecobee Lite. It's really, really annoying. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep this connection stable? Thanks.

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November 13, 2019
Apple TV 4, now playing the airplay 2 tab, will not connect

When playing music on my Apple TV 4, I often can't control it through my iPhone because it connects forever. I upgraded to an iPhone 11 Because I thought this was because my 6's were old, but it just got a little better. The weird thing is that my iPad 9.7, 2018 works every time. […]

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November 13, 2019
Has anyone successfully recovered from a Controller app backup?

Backup is great, but it doesn't matter without a successful restore. I'm not ready to wipe out my setup just to test the restore functionality, so I thought I'd ask if others have already tested it. App Store link: (Controller for HomeKit by Jan Andre) (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727)

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November 13, 2019
I don't think I've had anything but Apple products that managed to connect to HomeKit. Trying to connect my shade bridge to it. "Nuance bridge not found". What should I do?

I'm on my end here. This is not the Apple I know any love.

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November 13, 2019
Wemo Minis cannot connect to HomeKit

I don't get it. I asked this sub about the best smart connector that works with HomeKit and the almost unanimous answer was the Wemo Mini. But they just haven't connected work, period. I ordered three of them. I had to constantly kill the Wemo app and connect / disconnect to wemo WiFi several times […]

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November 13, 2019
Many devices drop connections

Everyone knows why some devices show “No Response” in the Home app, but if I go to the app's device app (like My Q for Chamberlain garage opener), it's available and I can interact with it.

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November 13, 2019
Alexa gets a voice-activated Christmas tree ... I didn't even know I wanted a Siri tree.

Alexa gets a voice-activated Christmas tree ... I didn't even know I wanted a Siri tree.

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November 13, 2019
Temperature complication for watch us?

Anyone know if there is an app to watch us showing one of your homekit temperature sensors, current temp?

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November 13, 2019
What are the current curve wall motorized shadow settings?

I've done some research and seen a few reviews of slides (via kickstarter), but are there other options? I feel comfortable doing something through the home bridge if anyone has any recommendations on easily accessible curtains / retrofitting engines that I can add to some purchased curtains to get them motorized and integrated into HomeKit. […]

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November 13, 2019
Homekit Automations not working in 13.2.2?

Hi, I recently noticed that my homekit automation is no longer working so I checked the automation page and it shows the attached screenshot. It does not allow me to enable the automations by saying "This automation does not run until you have updated the software on (Device Name)". The only problem with this is […]

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November 13, 2019
HomePod on iOS 13.2 (.1)

HomePod on iOS 13.2 (.1)

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November 12, 2019
HomeKit-worries

All these posts about HomeKit drop devices, not connecting to devices, disappearing devices or just flat out not working are very worrying. I am in the middle of a new home build and decided to go with HomeKit mainly because of security and apples reliability (😯). I want to use a HomePod and Apple TV […]

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November 12, 2019
Eve Home vs. Apple Home. iOS 13.3

Eve Home vs. Apple Home. iOS 13.3

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November 12, 2019
NFC stickers from Amazon UK?

Is there anyone here that they can recommend me to buy from Amazon UK to test some shortcuts with?

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November 12, 2019
Weemo-connector homekit compatible?

Does anyone use these connectors? & # X200B; (Https://www.costco.com/.product.100391897.html?&EMID=B2C_2019_1110_Electronics)(https://www.costco.com/.product.100391897.html?&EMID=B2C_2019_1110_Electronics) & # X200B; I have 4 Koogeek and I like them. See more articles online that say Weemo works with HomeKit, but this ad doesn't show. & # X200B; Thanks!

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November 12, 2019
Eve Degree Push Messages

Hey everybody, I have an evening degree on my porch and would like to have the temperature via push notifications on my phone every morning. Is there a way to set this up with automation? Cheers!

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