HomeKit Weekly: Logitech Circle View continues to be one of the best outdoor HomeKit cameras
I recently took a fresh look at Eve’s indoor HomeKit camera, and it inspired me to get my trusty Logitech…
I recently took a fresh look at Eve’s indoor HomeKit camera, and it inspired me to get my trusty Logitech…
HomeKit smart plugs are generally the first step new users take on their smart home journey. Nearly everyone has a…
One of my favorite HomeKit features is HomeKit Secure Video, which lets me view and manage security camera recordings right…
Smart home platforms are like the famous xkcd comic. Every new one is designed to become the “one ring,” but…
Aqara has become a smart home and HomeKit leader over the last decade, and the company’s latest devices offer an…
The Tado Smart Thermostat system is one of a few options available for United Kingdom home owners looking to upgrade…
Back in September, my wife and I spent a few weeks traveling through Scotland and London. It was an amazing…
After embracing HomeKit in a big way starting in 2022, and testing several motion sensors in the intervening months, my…
Back in the summer, my family went out of town for a few days. We had a dog sitter come…
2023 has seen some exciting announcements and releases around HomeKit door locks. With Home Key, Level Lock+, and the Aqara…
Security veteran Yale has launched two new smart locks today, the Assure Lock 2 Touch and Assure Lock 2 Plus….
Philips Hue Matter support was first promised by March of this year, before quietly admitting to a delay just a…
Ever wish you could AirPlay audio from your iPhone to your amp or powered speakers? Smart home solutions firm Eve…
SwitchBot has been on my radar since back in 2020 when I discovered their button pusher that I bridged to…
I’ve said multiple times how I think Google’s first-party hardware strategy is something Apple should be copying. While Google doesn’t…
One of the most interesting feature of iOS 17 is StandBy mode, a widget-based landscape display intended primarily for nightstand…
Door and window sensors aren’t new to HomeKit. They’re one of the original device types, and depending on the use…
Smart plugs are easy to use and a great way to make your home smarter. But what if you’re looking…
As I’ve been building a new home, one of the things I’ve had in the back of my mind is…
Back in May, IKEA teased an overhauled smart home hub with Matter support for cross-platform connectivity, plus a brand-new app…
Thread continues to be the theme of HomeKit in 2022, with it becoming a key future-proofing checkbox I am looking…
When Apple announced HomeKit Secure Video, one of the first products to be desired by customers was a doorbell. Ring…
For severely disabled people, it’s no exaggeration to say that Apple Accessibility transforms lives – but it can be difficult…
One of the biggest challenges with a smart home is knowing…when you’ve gone too far with your gear purchases and…