135: Vanilla HomeKit

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Aug 25, 2023

Rosemary and David discuss the tragedy of developer Alex Hay's passing and the legacy of his apps. They explore the basics of HomeKit, the benefit of basic automation, and the importance of scenes. They also share their admiration for Akara's affordable smart home system and tease upcoming episodes on advanced home kit setup.

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ANECDOTE

Overheating iPhone

Rosemary's iPhone overheated, possibly due to a new case interacting with MagSafe charging.
This highlights potential hardware or software conflicts in smart homes.

ADVICE

Alex Hay's Apps

Alex Hay, developer of Toolbox Pro, Logar, and Nautomate, passed away.
Rosemary's company has taken over the apps, ensuring their continued development and donating proceeds to charity.

INSIGHT

Vanilla HomeKit

The hosts often explore advanced HomeKit setups with additional services.
This episode focuses on using HomeKit without extra tools, catering to a wider audience.

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