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  1. L

    Adding Homekit to Existing Items

    Hi! I hope this hasn't been asked before... I have smart items in my apartment and none work with Homekit. Without spending a ton to repurchase everything with Homekit capabilities, does anyone know of a way for me to use these devices with Homekit? Any smart hubs that would do this? Any...
  2. lala6971

    Combine Amazon Alexa (Dot) with Homekit?

    Is it possible to combine an Amazon Dot (since they are just $50) for Alexa control and still maintain Homekit Siri control on the same devices? A Dot would be convenient for when a phone is left in my bag or the kids leave their phone upstairs or whatever. And the price point is pretty sweet...
  3. lala6971

    Turn on lights arriving Home IF not on already

    I have a budding Homekit enabled Home started. We are successfully running Phillips Hue and Ecobee 3 and my Lutron Caseta kit arrives tomorrow to replace a two gang switch area that is in my kitchen/living area. We also have an Apple TV gen 4. I am currently using the Manufacturer apps and...
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    Automations within the home app

    Has anyone gotten the automations to work within the home app? I have them set up so when I leave and enter my house stuff happens, but none seem to function. Is there a portion I have to do on my apple tv to get it working?
  5. applemax

    Home app: Location-based automation not working

    Hi all. I have a number of iOS 10 devices and the latest Apple TV. Home is working fine for device control both at home and away from home, however location-based automation is not. Privacy permissions in settings are set correctly—what could be going wrong?
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    State of Apple TV as a trigger for HomeKit

    I'd like to do something very simple. I'd like to have a homekit controlled outlet switch mirror the state of the aTV. i.e. "On" when the aTV is awake, "Off" when the aTV is asleep. You'd think that the automation plan for "An Accessory is Controlled" might fit the bill, but Home doesn't...
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    Homebridge: The Missing Link for non-HomeKit Accessories

    "Homebridge": The Missing Link for non-HomeKit Accessory Use Lastly, if you're intermediate to advanced in tech or want to play around with light programming, 'Homebridge" is a project that has been in development for a while. "Homebridge" allows non-HomeKit accessories to work with iOS...
  8. 3

    "Home" App Step-by-Step Guide, Devices, and More

    Many have been asking how to setup your SmartHome devices using iOS 10's "Home" app. As I'm a smart home enthusiast and beta tester/designer/programmer, I've been working in this subfield for a few years. Here's a list of my SmartHome devices and how to properly configure your smart home using...
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    iPhone Home App Automation

    Any one else experience this with the new apple Home app and creating automations based on location. I created an automation that is set for when I arrive home to unlock my door. However, instead of actually running i just get a notification that says do you want to run xxxxxxxx automation? I...
  10. ourcore

    What does the HomeKit triangle icon do?

    I have a current-gen Philips Hue bridge and three lights (two in my bedroom and one in the living room) and I can't figure out what the "triangle"/network-looking icon in the HomeKit app does–the one that gets named "Philips Hue - [model number]" and sits next to the individual device icons...
  11. ipedro

    AppleTV As A HomeKit Device

    While AppleTV is being positioned as a HomeKit hub, central to your home in controlling all other HomeKit devices, it's strange that it's been left out as a HomeKit device itself. Shouldn't the AppleTV be able to be triggered by HomeKit automation? For example, arrive home, your door unlocks...
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    iPad wall mounted as home kit controller

    Hey guys, I have been using iOS10 as a beta tester since June, thinking about buying a cheap iPad Air mk1 or when I upgrade my air 2 for a newer version, and using it mounted on the wall in the kitchen as a home controller. I have sent apple feedback saying how iPad could have this mode option...
  13. Corrode

    iOS 10 HomeKit ATV3 Incompatibility?

    According to https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204893, users should be able to use an ATV3 or ATV4 as a HomeKit Hub but I can't get my ATV3 to be recognized by the Home app. Additionally, it only lists the ATV4 and iPad as possible hubs. Did they change their requirements?
  14. Yarmulkes212

    I made a new HomeKit App because I can't take all these apps.

    Not sure if this is the right forum to post in (sorry if not, feel free to move), but wanted to share a new HomeKit app I've been working on with the MacRumors community. It's called Solri and is available on the App Store now (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/solri/id1136038243?mt=8). I love...
  15. shaneakus

    Homebridge-Liftmaster

    I've been using the Homebridge-Liftmaster plugin for a few weeks now, and it works pretty well. I've noticed though that the state is always set to closed within homekit regardless of it's actual state. I was looking around today at another lift master plugin, Homebridge-Liftmaster2 which...
  16. Markgrab

    HomeKit sharing issues

    Hey guys, first time posting on here but would love some help with this issue. I am currently running ios 10 beta 3 and my roommate is also running iOS 10 beta 3. My roommate setup Phillips hue lamps and hub as well as an outlet. all devices work fine on his HomeKit app. The problem comes when...
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    BT connected devices lost iCloud (ATV) connection

    Guys, I use many HomeKit devices. Some of them are only Bluetooth connected - Elgato EVE weather, switch, power receptacle, August lock etc. Some are via wifi bridge as Philips Hue. I have 2 ATV4 and 1 ATV3 in my apartment , all of them are on and with the same iCloud account. Usually I have...
  18. Zirel

    So Apple didn't release an Alexa competitor

    Despite what some armchair analysts predicted, Apple didn't announce an Alexa/Google Home competitor. Apple instead focused in launching SiriKit, which expands what Siri can do to existing devices. Alexa can expand, but Google Now can't, like Cortana which also doesn't offer this. The most...
  19. convergent

    Ecobee new installation - any tips?

    I just ordered an Ecobee 3 and sensors to install. Its my first step into HomeKit and was curious if anyone had an tips or advice in setting this up. We have a two zone system (one for each floor), but I'm going to just put in one for downstairs first to see how it works. We have had a...
  20. choreographics

    HomeKit The "iCloud Sync in progress..." dilemma

    This topic might be not new, but after trying everything possible I need your help. Maybe there's a solution I did not consider yet. I had a chat with Apple, which at the end was not really helpful: I received an e-mail, which main message sounds like "I can't help you." Apple suggested I...
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