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  1. 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...
  2. amjustice

    How to access your HomeKit devices when away from home

    I know a lot of users on here are advanced users of HomeKit and don't need a tutorial on this but I figured for anyone that is new to HomeKit and doesn't know the particulars around remote access this might be helpful. let me know if there are any other questions.
  3. S

    Video of Siri Commands controlling a Homekit-outfitted home

    Here is a short video that shows about a dozen Siri commands controlling various HomeKit products. Siri is used from an iPhone, Apple Watch and Honda steering wheel button. Accessories Philips Hue Light Bulbs iDevice Switches (Coffee Maker & Tea Pot) Ecobee3 Thermostat Schlage Sense locks...
  4. KingBowser64

    HomeKit Issues iOS 9.3

    I have an iPhone 6S Plus and have had all of the iOS 9.3 betas and installed the iOS 9.3 that was released today. I have a house that consists of 6 members (including me, which I am the main user), 25 Philips Hue Lights, a Honeywell Lyric Round Thermostat, 3 First Alert Smoke/CO sensors, and an...
  5. S

    Timed Scenes

    Does anyone have any timed scenes with HomeKit? I'd like my "good night" scene to do several things, one being turn on my flood lights for 5 minutes for my dogs to go out & pee. After 5 minutes I'd like them to go off. I'm using the Insteon app which doesn't seem to handle this & wondering if...
  6. S

    Motion sensor with AppleWatch support

    Anyone know of a wireless/wifi motion sensor that has AppleWatch notification support? I'm familiar with the products from Elgato and D-Link. But neither seems to have AppleWatch support. Basically, I want to put a device on my door to monitor for it being opened (ie: a basic motion sensor). I...
  7. D

    HomeKit Scenes Vanished

    Anyone have this happen? All of my scenes disappeared. I will have to reconfigure all of them. Unless someone know where/how they are stored, and how to recover them?
  8. Mr. Awesome

    Who wants a HomeKit app?

    Out of all of you, who wants a HomeKit app
  9. BradWould

    iOS 9.3 beta and HomeKit

    Has anyone else noticed issues using Siri with HomeKit devices after installing the 9.3 beta? I seem to be getting a lot more "can't find decvices" replies since the update. Maybe it's a coincidence but I thought I'd ask.
  10. M

    ATV and HomeKit

    ATV 3rd generation HomeKit service does not work for me with any devices I have (Elgato weather, doors, hue lamps etc). ATV 4 with tvOS 9.1 HomeKit service works perfect with all devices. I can control and access them outside the wifi and bluetooth range. ATV 4 with tvOS 9.2 beta HomeKit service...
  11. M

    ATV tvOS 9.2 beta and HomeKit issue

    the latest 9.2 beta has a problem with the HomeKit service. Simply the HomeKit devices do not connect to the ATV4 and no way to control them outside the range. I have two ATV4 - the one that I updated to 9.2 stop supporting HomeKit. While the second I kept with the official release - no issues...
  12. S

    Hey Siri + Bluetooth = Amazon Echo?

    Im in the process of setting up some home automation and have been weighing the pros and cons of Siri vs Alexa. Currently running Homebridge on my raspberry Pi to control my nest, kwikset lock, and wemo lights. I now see Alexa can control wemo switches so considered switching to that until I had...
  13. F

    Share NEW HomeKit Device

    I have successfully setup HomeKit with many Hue bulbs and some iHome Smart Plugs. I've successfully shared all of this with my wife's iPhone and it's been working great. Today I added two more Hue bulbs. In the "Siri Voice Control" settings of the Hue app I needed to "sync" the new bulbs...
  14. pernozzoli

    Universal LiVo - for Apple HomeKit and more...

    Hi, I take the chance to quickly introduce myself: My name is Arno and I am an individual software developer since more than twenty years, engaged in many different open source and commercial applications. Since 2010 I'm mainly developing visualization software in the home automation field...
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