A whole subset of HomeKit device categories often goes under notice. When you think about smart home devices, you will generally think about cameras, lights, speakers, or a switch. The real genius of ...
If you’re starting from scratch with HomeKit, it can look expensive to get started. There are so many devices with different features that you might be concerned about what to buy. However, if you’re ...
Before I wrote Take Control of Apple Home Automation, I documented here in TidBITS how I set up my dehumidifier to turn on automatically whenever the humidity in our underground TV room rose to an ...
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I had no idea Home Assistant and Plex could work this well together
Don't be like me and wait years to integrate Plex and Home Assistant.
A future version of HomeKit may keep track of where the people in the house are, and learn user habits to figure out when to automatically take actions, without you having to ask Siri. The temperature ...
A Wemo WiFi Smart Plug is a simple way to learn more about home automation with Apple’s HomeKit. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Controlling the lights and other gadgets in your home from your iPhone is ...
HomeKit integration was a snap from the IKEA app. My only gripe is that in HomeKit it's either leave them as an individual units or group them and never use them as individual units again. May not be ...
Some of Lutron's HomeKit-enabled Serena shades can really block a lot of light. Photo: Lutron Whether you’re looking to redesign your space with a fresh look or you just want to block out more light ...
It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...
It’s really as simple as that. However, as fun as HomeKit devices can be, they can also be frustrating. The best accessories fit comfortably into your household, making life a little easier but ...
If you don't want/can't afford (like me) one of the extreme high end automation systems from AMX, Crestron or Savant, there are several DIY systems that have a wide range of components across ...
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