Published on: 2025-04-19 19:02:00
I love outlet adaptors for HomeKit, but if you still use them to automate lamps, it might be time to switch things up (sorry for the pun). Smart plugs are a great way to get started, but smart bulbs give you more control over the lighting experience and work with overhead lights. With smart bulbs, you can change the color, set different brightness levels, and group them by room or scene. It is an easy upgrade that adds flexibility without complicating your setup. This week, I am looking at the L
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-01 03:00:00
Aqara continues to be one of the best smart home vendors for HomeKit fans. This week, the company announced a major update to its Matter integration that will benefit anyone using HomeKit as their primary platform. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. Earlier this w
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-12 11:00:00
Most people don’t think about air quality until it becomes a problem. It might not be random if you’ve ever felt sluggish in a home office or noticed your allergies acting up indoors. CO2 levels, humidity, and temperature all affect how comfortable and healthy your home actually is. A car fire at my neighbor’s house a few months ago reaffirmed this for me. The SwitchBot Meter Pro CO2 Monitor is built to make tracking air quality easier and integrates with HomeKit over Matter. Some of my favorit
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-20 03:32:57
Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone this week, and it comes with a big upgrade to the Home app. With iOS 18.4, users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home standard. Here are the best robot vacuums compatible with HomeKit in iOS 18.4… What can you do with a robot vacuum in HomeKit? Once you add a compatible robot vacuum to the Home app, you’ll see the device alongside all your other HomeKit accessories. You can integrate your robot vacuum with
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-23 19:28:00
Smart home automation is all about convenience or security. For me, automation with motorized shades is one upgrade that makes a real difference day-to-day. Instead of manually raising and lowering them at the beginning and end of the day, automation ensures the perfect amount of light—without thinking about it. Recently, SmartWings announced a new set of Matter-enabled shades that introduce Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, eliminating the need for charging. While PoE is an option, it’s not re
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-01 18:16:00
SwitchBot has quietly built a solid lineup of smart home products, including curtain motors, door locks, and robot vacuums. Last week, the company announced plans to expand support for Home Assistant, with more than 45 devices gaining support in the first half of 2025. For Home Assistant users, that’s big news. But for HomeKit fans, the real benefit continues to be Matter support, which helps bring SwitchBot gear into HomeKit in a reliable and easy-to-manage way. Some of my favorite gear Aqara
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-03 18:15:00
Winter in the southern US is coming to a close, so it’s almost time to break out the the sprinklers as warm weather arrives. Meross has been steadily expanding its lineup of HomeKit-compatible products, and its latest addition brings another option for smart outdoor watering to HomeKit. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the best home security system and includes compatibility with HomeKit. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-15 06:00:00
Aqara keeps on a hot srreak in 2025 with a host of new products. After its new HomeKit Secure Video camera, the Aqara LED Bulb T2 is the company’s latest smart lighting option, bringing a nice combination of Thread and Zigbee support. Matter support, Zigbee Adaptive Lighting, and ultra-wide color tuning make it a solid addition to any HomeKit environment. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. HomeKit Weekly is
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-26 16:16:00
HomeKit has changed how I interact with many of the rooms in my house. While lighting and cameras tend to have the spotlight for most people as they can easily see the impact, environment monitoring is an equally important factor for me. The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor is a low-cost, simple, yet useful device that can enhance your HomeKit setup significantly. Here’s why you might want to install one in every room. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the best h
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-09 04:00:00
eufy cameras have long been some of the best options for outdoor HomeKit cameras. I had the original model of the eufyCam 2 in my old house, and I loved them. They were a breeze to install, and the battery life was fantastic. They worked great with HomeKit Secure Video, but they also worked great as HomeKit motion sensors and recording back to the eufy base station. Overall, I had zero complaints. I recently picked up the eufy E30, and it’s a fantastic HomeKit camera if you’re looking for an ind
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-14 11:00:00
Smart thermostats are one of the best ways to elevate your home’s energy efficiency while staying comfortable year-round and gaining access to some great automations. Meross has just released a Matter-enabled smart thermostat that promises broad compatibility across major smart home platforms, including Apple HomeKit. Here’s why the new Meross thermostat is a great option for HomeKit fans. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the best home security system and includes co
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-12 02:00:00
Internally at 9to5Mac, there have been a few conversations about the lack of releases in new HomeKit cameras in recent years. The challenge with HomeKit Secure Video is that the manufacturer sees no option for recurring revenue, so I suspect that might be part of it. The wait for something new is over, though. Today, Aqara has released the new Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro with HomeKit Secure Video support. I’ve had my hands on one for the last two weeks, so I am excited to share my experience. Some
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