IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick pairing and simple controls.

Yeah I have various bluetooth and wifi devices already, with a couple of apps. Devices which don't support HomeKit tend to be cheaper and somewhat easier to set up. I'd pay more for HK devices if they ...

Abode is the best home security system and includes compatibility with HomeKit. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with ...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned living in a house with pets and the pollen in the southern US, it’s that indoor air quality matters more than we think. Air purifiers help lessen the problem, but ...

A HomeKit-compatible smart plug is an easy way to try home automation. And the Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini is an especially inexpensive option. It enables a lamp or other simple electrical device to ...

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This home automation post is brought to you by SwitchBot. These days, people control more and more aspects of their lives remotely through apps. And it’s no longer just “smart” devices like wired ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient. Pixabay, Asotac In recent years ...

On HomeKit, only 1 would install - it worked as it should, responded to Siri, etc for a few days, then stopped. "Accessory not responsive." Neither multiple resets of bulb, ATV and router, nor blood ...