as a title, i have problems with my shade system as i think i have too many accessories. I was told to try a 2nd bridge. I know the Hue app can only control one bridge at a time, but does this affect HomeKit as well?

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What is the best option for a HomeKit built-in outdoor sensor? I want to know every time my side port opens. I'm not overly concerned about moisture since I live in Phoenix, but extreme heat will definitely be a problem. I've been thinking about putting some cheap aqara sensors in a plastic junction box to […]

Just noticed today that remote access is corrupted. Under wifi, everything is fine, but outside the network, not all accessories respond. I've never had this problem before. Only have one hub on the network and this is my Apple TV 4. Apple TV shows connected. Home app shows hub as in standby ?? Things I've […]

Anyone know how to do firmware update for Hunter HomeKit ceiling fans?

Using Siri this morning to turn on HomeKit accessories & it could not be terminated due to keychain not being active (I never turned it off) and it cannot be turned on again. Everyone else has this problem, and if so, how did you fix it?

Has anyone else noticed how AirPlay 2 works with HomePods in iOS 13.2 now? It looks like it uses Handoff instead of AirPlay 2 when you select a HomePod from the Now playing record in Control Center. I like this in some cases, but not always

Does anyone use soma-blind accessories to automate their blinds? Anything to share about the experience? Thanks

Hi guys! If you live in HK or Macao, comment below or send PM, the company needs 10 testers from each or these cities. We send you smart home devices, you send us your feedback and store them. No matter how experienced you are, the only requirement is to be able to use the Homekit […]

I apologize as this is definitely a basic question, but I will not be too invested in the setup / test if it is not possible. I have an LG TV that I can add to HomeKit, and I am looking at some bias (backlight) for the TV that can also be added to HomeKit. […]

This is not strictly HomeKit, but I know that people here have Aqara hubs connected to HomeKit. I would remind everyone that Singles & # 39; Day offers deals on Aqara compatible sensors. I just went to gearbest.com and got four temperature sensors and three motion sensors for under $ 10 each. I imagine sales, […]

I have several automations to trigger scenes that include relationships. A few examples: - Eve motion sensor to trigger “Arrive Home”, but only if Ecobee occupancy sensor shows no occupancy - Hunter Douglas blinds should only go down halfway at sunset if the Eve window sensor shows the window open otherwise goes completely down Lately, […]

Over the past weekends, I've been researching the possibilities of adding security cameras to my house (need both outdoors and indoors). __And the result is that I don't want to buy anything right now .__ Here I will share what I learned with you all. Also, so I have it in the mail, and just […]

Hello everyone, I just wrote a shortcut HomeKit automation that I thought I would share if any of you wanted this in HomeKit. first you need a scene for each mode before and after sensor activation, then you need to know the light color / brightness, etc. for each mode (in my case, I change […]

Hey, can anyone help clear something up for me? BestBuy has Eufycam 2 for $ 499 ... but there's also a $ 349 bundle "coming soon." I found the Eufycam 2 locally for $ 350 and I'm thinking of taking the plunge, but have a few questions: Question 1: Does this $ 499 version already […]

Since Google took over and turned up Nest Thermostat's UX, I'm considering replacing them with Ecobee 3 Lites. I am concerned that some features of the Nest devices are found in the eco islands. Specifically, the option to switch to Eco settings when no one is home. Can ecobee devices determine home / away status […]

I just bought a new, curious about what everyone's experiences are with this router? I'm not sure how many devices this can stay connected, I'm worried about devices that sometimes get started and disconnected.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I've had to reset my HomeKit setup twice. Any ideas as to why this might be happening? Is it a rogue device? Bad system update?

Does anyone own Soma Smart Shades in the UK / EU? Right after people's opinions on them or other suggestions for HK compliant smart blinds. Reliability in HK, ease of use, etc. Not too interested in Ikea, as I already have enough problems with their system and their fixed-width models don't appeal to me. Would […]

I added my in-laws as guests of my home so that when they are not home and we leave, not all the lights go out and so they can control the camera. However, they both get no response to some switches and not necessarily the same. When I look at their "profile" under people, does […]

I can't believe there are still categories from the HomeKit API without selling devices (door bells minus the crazy beast, humidifiers, etc.)

After using my old iPhone 6S as a dedicated Homehub for more than a month, it works very well for and saved me from buying an Apple TV or iPad

Hi guys, I was wondering if I can get some information here. I have 3 switches that control a fixture. Would the DH15S-1BZ work in that configuration? For example, on my 4-way switch, I got 2 in wires and 2 Out which makes it 4 wires exclusive neutral, so if I connect neutral in WH […]

For a while, I've had a problem with a HomeKit scene that allows for myself once my wife or I have opened the Apple Home app. It would not be every time, but was very frequent. Sometimes right away, other times with a delay of up to a minute. It happened on multiple devices (two […]

I post this here just to document a slight nuance or excuse that I noticed in Brightness and Power State when developing a HomeKit shortcut automation. Maybe this is already well known, but if it isn't, this might help someone in the future. I have a condition that checks if the brightness level of the […]

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I bought an Eve Room 2 for approx. 10 months ago, and after about the third time to charge it (the battery lasts for about 5-6 weeks) it started to be fine with the charging port did not get a good connection. Eventually it stopped charging completely and after several support emails they replaced it. […]

I thought they were recently updated so they could turn off camera access for one person. I looked today and now you only have 2 options. Why should they remove our ability to restrict people from accessing cameras? Did I imagine this past opportunity?

So by the looks there, there was once a sticker on the back of my color bridge, which has since been removed. There is now just an empty place where all the information used to be. Is there any way if I get the HomeKit code from the bridge itself so I can connect, or […]

A couple of times over the last two years I have had problems with HomeKit being slow to update and automations not running. In both cases, it turned out to be related to my Netgear Orbi mesh wifi system and a firmware update fixed it. After iOS 13, I've had the problems, just worse, and […]

Is anyone having problems with Geek Slant Smart Garage since updating to iOS 13? My setup worked fine until 13, then the iPhone responded by stating “you have more than one garage door. Ask me again with a specific room or device name ”. This is after I have asked Siri to open / close […]

Good morning, when we updated our 2 iPhones (7 and Xs Max) to iOS 13.2 (and now 13.2.2) and our 2 Apple TV 4K to tvOS 13.2, it looks like the HomeKit app has been slowing down a lot or something isn't works well. When I create, modify or delete any HomeKit Automation in the […]

This may be a basic question, but Homekit really confuses me at times. Is there a reliable way to turn off lights after a period of no movement? At the moment I have it set to detect no movement, so turn on the light with a countdown of 5 minutes until off, but this does […]