How to use the macOS Home app to control your HomeKit accessories
The macOS Home app lets you control lights and other HomeKit-compatible smart devices from your computer. Here’s how to do it.
Automation
A quick look at Siri Shortcuts
Here’s a look at how to use Siri Shortcuts in iOS 12. These shortcuts allow you to pair your daily routines with third-party apps, making Siri smarter.
Watch HomePod execute Siri Shortcut automation scripts on other devices
This video demonstrates that Siri on HomePod with iOS 11 is already able to execute Siri Shortcuts automation scripts on other devices through an iPhone with the iOS 12 beta.
Apple announces Shortcuts, a Workflow-like automation app for iOS
Folks hoping to see Apple improve upon its digital assistant Siri in iOS 12 will be happy to hear it has announced a new app called Shortcuts. The app, which looks every bit like the Workflow automation app it acquired a year ago, will allow you to connect ‘Shortcut’ operations to Siri, making complex tasks as simple as speaking a command.
Things 3.4 brings URL linking scheme, powerful automation & handover from other apps
Taking advantage of a brand new URL scheme in the popular Things to-do app, customers can now enjoy powerful automations, the ability to export documents from other apps as Things projects and much more.
HomeKit Automation 001: how to create a toggle button
We walk you through creating a true toggle button to enable and disable a HomeKit scene, fixing one of the biggest shortcomings in Apple’s framework for the connected home. Check out our embedded video how-to before following along with our detailed written tutorial included further below.
ConnectSense announces in-wall HomeKit outlet and other sensors to be released this year
ConnectSense has announced a new HomeKit connected smart outlet, set to be released later this year.
Apple updates Workflow app with support for HEIF/HEVC, drag and drop, iPhone X & more
Aa a bonus, your workflows can now accept HEIF and HEVC media and interact with the new Health data types introduced in iOS 11.
Sylvania starts preorders for new HomeKit bulb and light strip
Sylvania has started taking preorders for a new HomeKit soft white bulb, and color LED light strip. They require no hub, or Wi-Fi, and connect via Bluetooth.
Review: Sylvania HomeKit Smart+ full color LED bulb works without a hub
Sylvania Smart+ LED bulb works with Siri and HomeKit effortlessly over Bluetooth; no hub required.
Review: Logitech HomeKit Pop button is affordable and essential
After spending some time with the Logitech Pop, I’m convinced these easy-to-use, addicting buttons will make your smart home even more useful. Read and watch our full review!
iDevices HomeKit Wall Switch review
The iDevices HomeKit Wall Switch fixes one of the crucial issue with many smart homes. Not only does it fix a glaring issue, it comes with enough bells and whistles to make it the best HomeKit wall switch on the market.