Automators 123: HomeKit from Scratch with Myke Hurley
01:19:47
Debugging HomeKit
- Use HomeLog by Aaron Pierce to debug HomeKit issues like failing scenes.
- The app logs HomeKit activity, revealing potential problems.
HomeKit Backups
- Back up your HomeKit configuration using Controller for HomeKit.
- This simplifies restoring automations when replacing devices.
Canary to Abode
- Myke Hurley's Canary alarm system became obsolete after a move, prompting an upgrade.
- He chose the Abode system for its HomeKit compatibility and professional monitoring features.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Home Automation - What's Your Experience With It?
02:28 • 2min
Home Automation Is an Evolution
04:02 • 2min
Is There a Limitation on What You Can Do With Matter?
06:00 • 4min
Home Assistant Is Not HomeBridge
10:25 • 4min
Backing Up HomeKit
14:46 • 2min
The Automators Podcast - Electric as Your IT Department
16:35 • 4min
Canary Cameras
20:14 • 4min
Ufee
23:56 • 2min
HomeKit
25:37 • 3min
Is There a Risk in Having a Doorbell Cam?
28:48 • 3min
Home Security System Review - Is This a Good System?
31:54 • 4min
How to Find the Right People for Your Team Faster and for Free
35:32 • 2min
Lightwave
37:37 • 5min
Light Waves
42:09 • 2min
Getting a Switch in Bulk at a Discount Is a Good Idea.
44:20 • 3min
Do You Have Multi Point Locks on Your Doors?
46:58 • 3min
Auto Locks Are Awesome, Even Without Home Key Support
50:09 • 2min
Home Kid Automation
52:25 • 2min
The Yale Connects Us Locks Are for the Honest People
54:12 • 5min
DocParser Review - The Most Advanced Document Parsing and Automation Tool on the Market
59:17 • 2min
Mood Lighting for Your Home Automation
01:01:28 • 4min
Philips Hue Products - Is There Any That You Can Use?
01:05:07 • 2min
Philips Hue Play, PLAY Light Strip
01:06:45 • 2min
Is There Any Way to Light Up Artwork?
01:08:22 • 5min
Home Assistant or Home Assistant?
01:13:40 • 2min
Home Assistant
01:16:00 • 2min
The Sidekick, the Penultimate Page, the Time Zone Conversion Chart
01:17:50 • 2min
In this episode Rosemary and David welcome Myke Hurley back to the show to talk about taking over his new Home with HomeKit.
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Smart lighting | Philips Hue UK
Wifi Led Stripe - Meross Smart Home Devices - MSL320
Shane Whatley - YouTube
HomeKit Authority - YouTube
Eric Welander - YouTube
Homebridge
Home Assistant
HomeLog for HomeKit on the App Store
HomeKit Apps | Pearce Media
HomePass for HomeKit & Matter on the App Store
Controller for HomeKit
Canary: A complete home security system in a single device
Home | abode
HomeKit Security System - Home Security In Apple Ecosystem - abode
Smart Security Kit - Top-Rated DIY Smart Home Security System - abode
abode Cam - 1080 Video Capture When Alarm Is Triggered - abode
S220 Indoor Cam - eufy
How to Setup HomeKit for HomeKit-Enabled Security Devices
Camera Hub G2H Pro
Aqara Sensors
Wireless Speakers - Smart Speakers - WiFi Speakers - IKEA
Lightwave – Smart Home & Home Automation with Lightwave
Smart Dimmers - Lightwave
Smart Sockets - Lightwave
Smart Wall Switch H1 EU (No Neutral)
Smart Wall Switch H1 EU (With Neutral)
Unlock your door with a home key on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)
Conexis L1 | Smart Locks | Yale Home
Yale Access Connect Kit
Sadly this doesn't actually support HomeKit—the US hub is the one that does.