Using the Aqara Cube to Control HomeKit Scenes & Devices HomeKit News and Reviews 2026-09-23 | Using the Aqara Cube to Control HomeKit Scenes & Devices
Retrofit Smart Blinds with Matter! Thread!! and Battery powered!!! Works with your Existing Blinds. HomeKit News and Reviews 2024-04-27 | ZemiSmart introduced its first Matter (over WiFi) enabled roller blind motor a year ago, and finally they've introduced Thread versions of the device. I say 'versions' as they have a wired model and a rechargeable battery model, both with Matter over Thread.This video focuses mostly on the battery version, which gives you, the customer, a pretty budget friendly option that allows you to keep your existing blinds, but is still cheaper compared to retrofit blind motors from companies like Eve, for example. How do they fare? Watch to find out.You can purchase the ZemiSmart Matter over Thread roller shade motor (battery) from Amazon.com (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 🔋🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3xUzsKhAlternatively, you can purchase directly from ZemiSmart themselves via the link below;👉🔋Battery model - zemismart.com/products/mt25b?DIST=T0ZPFA==👉⚡️Wired model - zemismart.com/products/mt25a?DIST=T0ZPFA==Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.com**** Sound effects by Pixabay ****You can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Threads: threads.net/@homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:11 Introduction1:05 What's in the box?2:13 How does it work?3:07 Important! Initial setup4:26 Smart install5:00 Reaction times (app)5:32 Smart button control6:02 Solar panel charging7:03 Pros vs Cons8:05 Outro#smarthome #homekit #applehome #matter #thread #homeautomation #zemismart #smartblinds
The Aqara Ceiling Light T1M - TWO Lights in ONE! HomeKit News and Reviews 2024-02-28 | The T1M Ceiling Light is possibly the first official lighting product from Aqara to grace international consumers, and with two lights in one, it certainly offers a lot. It uses Zigbee 3.0, so it does require an Aqara hub, but if your hub is updated to use Matter, then it can also be exposed to any Matter platform that way too. With Matter you do lose the Adaptive Lighting option, which is a great feature of the main light, with a side light strip offering full multicolour animated or static options, with 26 separate zones to play with.Aqara’s Ceiling Light T1M is now available (affiliate links below).Amazon US: amzn.to/3TgfTEgAmazon UK: amzn.to/3uXxGqsAmazon FR: amzn.to/3Th208TAmazon DE: amzn.to/48FEzuhAmazon IT: amzn.to/3T04pUlAmazon ES: amzn.to/49vR1yhYou can read the full written review here - homekitnews.com/2024/03/15/aqara-ceiling-light-t1m-reviewCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - X/Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:12 Introduction0:48 What's in the box?1:15 A closer look3:02 Initial setup4:37 The LEDs in the T1M5:18 The T1 / T1M installed6:59 Useful feature7:40 Dynamic & Static LED effects8:21 T1M & controllers (Z1 Pro)9:39 Pros vs Cons10:39 Outro#smarthome #homekit #applehome #matter #zigbee #homeautomation #aqara
Happy new year everyone! Let’s hope 2024 is not only smart, but full of peace for all. HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-12-31 | ...
A Zigbee Hub - With Matter & Thread?? The ZemiSmart M1... HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-12-03 | ZemiSmart has come a long way in the last couple of years, especially when it comes to their adoption of Thread and Matter, so with their new M1 hub being Matter compatible and featuring a built-in Thread Border Router, this could be a way of getting your Tuya Zigbee devices into all the Matter platforms without relying on cloud connectivity, as well as provide you with a Border Router without having to buy another HomePod or Apple TV. There are some strange findings, however, so watch the video to learn more.You can also read the written review here - homekitnews.com/2023/12/23/zemismart-smart-matter-hub-w-thread-reviewYou can purchase the Smart Matter Hub M1 from Amazon.com or ZemiSmart's own store using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but helps us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 Amazon.com amzn.to/3GswfTd👉 Zemismart.com - zemismart.com/products/m1?DIST=T0ZPFA%3D%3DCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:13 Introduction1:21 What's in the box?1:55 A closer look2:10 Test devices2:53 Add to Tuya and Apple Home4:03 Thread networks4:39 More on the TBR?5:13 Zigbee signal strength5:34 Pros vs Cons6:36 Outro#smarthome #homekit #applehome #matter #thread #homeautomation #zemismart
The Aqara Camera E1 - No Hub, But With 2K, WiFi 6, Pan & Tilt, And More! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-11-15 | The Aqara Camera E1 is the first in the company's lineup to not feature a hub, but it offers 2K recording, pan & tilt, and WiFi 6 compatibility. It's not all great though, so watch the video to learn more...NB: There's an error of my own making in the video where I mistakenly conflate WiFi 6 with WiFi 6E, so Aqara Camera E1 is not able to use 5GHz WiFi, and does still use 2.4GHz WiFi. Apologies for any confusion.You can purchase the Aqara Camera E1 from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.For a limited period, you can enjoy the Camera E1 at 20% OFF using the following codes;***** US/CA - USE1CAMERA ********** EU/UK - CAMERAE1EU *****👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3QEl52j👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3QCSTgj👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/46fcDMH👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3MHNbZo👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/46eFTDd👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3FZHRNdCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter/X: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:13 E1 Introduction0:26 Features0:55 What's in the box?1:17 A closer look2:05 Setup in Aqara Home2:58 What is its replacing?3:30 Additional setup3:46 On-device recording4:01 In Apple Home4:27 Human tracking5:31 Predefined locations 5:47 Aqara cams compared6:25 Image quality6:42 Automation options7:27 Pros vs Cons8:27 Outro#homeautomation #homekit #smarthome #aqara
The Worlds First Smart Humidifier with THREAD! The Airversa Humelle (AH1) HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-09-24 | The Humelle (or AH1) from Airversa is the world's first and only Thread-enabled Smart Humidifier. In this video, I go through pretty much all the features of this product, although as of the time of this recording, humidity is high in my part of the world, so while I tested a lot of the functions I haven't shown any humidification tests, as the high humidity hear would skew the results, so I thought it best not to include those, to keep it as neutral as possible. I did do tests that involved reducing the humidity as best as possible in the test room, then testing humidification, and it did work as expected.Read the full written review here:homekitnews.com/2023/10/02/airversa-humelle-smart-humidifier-w-thread-reviewYou can purchase the the Airversa Humelle from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3LCT7m0 (5% off for a limited period using the code HKNW5OFF (not for use during Prime Day))👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/3P49Lff👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/4823yJo👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/462wyi6👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/482ANMFCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Threads: threads.net/@homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:11 AH1 Introduction0:26 Features1:10 What's in the box?1:30 A closer look2:19 The inner workings3:12 Humidification3:40 Multicolour LED ring3:55 Other humidifiers4:24 Sleekpoint & Apple Home5:10 LED ring controls6:42 PM2.5 levels7:13 Export Scenes to Home8:31 Noise levels8:58 Pros vs. Cons10:17 Outro#smarthome #homekit #homeautomation #thread #humidifiers
The Tuo Smart Button with #matter over #Thread and #homekit HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-09-08 | The full written review is available via the link below;👉 homekitnews.com/2023/09/08/tuo-smart-button-w-matter-over-thread-reviewYou can purchase the Tuo Smart button from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3LgS1fw 👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3sTniywCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnews
The Aqara Ceiling Light T1/T1M #homekit #smarthome #aqara #smarthome #smartlighting #applehomekit HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-09-01 | Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnews
The Airversa Humelle Smart Humidifier, with #thread #homeautomation #homekit #smarthome #shorts HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-08-23 | The Airversa Humelle (AH1) is available on Amazon stores now👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - COMING SOON👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/3P49Lff👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/4823yJo👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/462wyi6👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/482ANMFCheck out the full video here - youtu.be/gLAzgj16ouQ?si=zzzO68UY2v7iM0-eThis is the new AH1 Smart Humidifier from Airversa. It works with Apple Home, and the good news is that it uses Thread for connection to your smart home.It has a large 5-and-a-half litre water tank, powerful dual stream mist, built-in humidity and temperature sensors, on-device touch controls, and more.Aside from the humidifying, you can also use it as an aroma diffuser with the essential oil tray and provided aroma pads. The base of the unit is also home to an array of colour LEDs, allowing you to display multicolour animated effects, all within the Sleekpoint app.The tank itself will be available in three tints - transparent or grey, with blue available later in the year. The AH1, or Humelle as it’s also known, will go on sale next week in Europe, and a little later in North America. Follow us or subscribe to keep up to date on this and other HomeKit and Matter-related news and reviews.
The NEW Aqara Light Strip T1 - Multiple Colours and More! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-08-15 | The Aqara LED Strip T1 is the company's first consumer strip available worldwide, and with it comes the ability to assign individual colours to 10 (and more) zones along the 2-metre strip and any strip extensions. However, with a recent Aqara app update, you can now expose multicolour scenes - and a lot more functionality - to Apple Home as Scenes, where previously it was only possible with Siri Shortcuts.You can purchase the Aqara LED Strip T1 from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.You can get 10% off for a limited time using the following codes;--------- USCASTRIP (US & CA)-------- LEDSTRIPEU (EU & UK)👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3qsOuUf👉 🇨🇦 Amazon CA - amazon.ca/dp/B0C5XKHCWM👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3KDJd2M👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/45nN1NE👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/47tDp5P👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/3KFgPgU👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3DSPeVMCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:11 Overview1:39 What's in the box?2:58 Strip controller3:22 Strip and extensions4:12 Install location4:39 Set up & Powered on5:00 T1 in Aqara Home7:11 Comparison to Onvis K18:08 Expose Scenes to HomeKit9:50 Pros vs Cons10:57 Outro#homeautomation #homekit #smarthome #googlehome #matter #
The WORLDS FIRST HomeKit Compatible IR Blaster - With MATTER! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-07-21 | The Nature Remo nano is the first Matter-compatible IR Blaster, which means it also works with Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Up to three IR-based devices that are controlled by the Nano, can also be exposed to Apple Home, which also allows those devices to be used in Scenes and Automations. This could be almost any device that comes with an IR remote, like fans, TVs, amplifiers, and even AC units. In the case of the latter, exposing it to HomeKit gives you control over the power, temperature range, and mode of your AC, depending on the model.Note: Although I state the iOS app is only available in the Japanese App Store, it is in fact also available in the US App Store. It doesn't seem to be available in other regions, however.You can purchase the Nature Remo Nano from Amazon Japan using the link below (not an affiliate link).👉 🇺🇸 Amazon JP - amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0C6V1CJB7Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:12 Overview0:45 unboxing/a closer look1:37 Initial setup2:07 Add to Apple Home2:41 Add a standing fan3:35 Add a TV remote4:18 Controls4:35 AC in Apple Home4:56 Nano remote demo5:46 Pros vs Cons7:50 Outro#homeautomation #homekit #smarthome #amazonalexa #googlehome #matter
A New THREAD-enabled Motion & Ambient Light Sensor From Qingping! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-07-15 | At the time of this video, the Qingping Motion & Light Sensor T is only one of two motion sensors that use Thread, with the other product being the Eve Motion. Whilst both use Thread, only the Eve is also currently Matter compatible, although if you're on a budget, the 50% difference in price the Qingping offers may be enough for HomeKit users, which also offers better mounting options. In this video we compared the reaction speed of the Qingping to the Eve Motion, the Hue Motion Sensor, and even an old Zigbee sensor from Mijia. When it comes to ambient light sensor tests, we put it up against the aforementioned devices from Eve and Hue, as well as a dedicated Mijia Ambient Light Sensor.Watch the video to see how it fared...You can purchase the Qingping Motion & Light Sensor T from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra, but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3qZouzM👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3Q0OOnp👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3PXssTZ👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/3rlk2vaCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:12 Overview0:44 What's in the box?1:00 A closer look1:49 Other motion sensors2:08 Apple Home | HomeKit2:39 The Qingping+ app3:41 Reaction times4:10 Ambient light sensor4:55 Qingping vs Eve 5:22 Pros vs. Cons6:22 Outro#smarthome #homeautomation #homekit #thread #qingping
The MATTER over THREAD Curtain System, From ZemiSmart! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-07-10 | The ZemiSmart Smart Curtain Kit uses Matter over Thread for the perfect smart home combo and comes with the curtain motor and tracking to make your curtains smart. Whilst a little involved, installation is quite easy - easier than their previous smart curtain offerings. Even though I use roller blinds for my home, I've been testing this device on and off since January, so I know it pretty well.Full installation video here - youtu.be/LWpXKMD92WIYou can order the ZemiSmart Matter over Thread Smart Curtain Kit directly from Zemismart using the link below;zemismart.com/products/mt01?DIST=T0ZPFA%3D%3DCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:10 Overview0:38 What's in the box?1:19 A closer look1:59 Physical setup2:58 Set up motor & remote3:48 Add to Apple Home4:43 Ceiling brackets etc5:34 Curtain motor demo6:09 Pros vs Cons7:29 Outro#homeautomation #homekit #smarthome #amazonalexa #googlehome #thread #matter #zemismart
Aqara P2 Contact Sensor with Matter over Thread! Tap the dots in the top corner for more details… HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-07-07 | The Aqara P2 Contact sensor with Matter over Thread…US: http://amzn.to/3PJ2LGDUK: http://amzn.to/3NYFeivFR: http://amzn.to/3PJbcl3IT: http://amzn.to/3Nw3GHqES: http://amzn.to/43bc8BU
The Worlds First THREAD-Enabled Latch Lock! The Sequra HK1 HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-07-03 | The Sequra HK1 Smart Latch lock (or Door Knob) from Holomarq, is the first of its kind to use Thread, and in so doing places itself in pretty much a class of its own. The doorknob features a keypad built into the handle and is ideal for doors that use a latch lock, like doors leading from a garage to the main house, or for a home gym or office, where you might want to keep kids from accessing.Whilst there's no HomeKey integration, the Thread connection is faster and more responsive than Bluetooth, and with deeper Apple Home integration with the use of the 'Manage Access' feature, you can even create, delete or otherwise manage passcodes directly within the Home app.You can get 10% off the list price using the exclusive code - HKHM10PC - when you purchase the lock from Amazon.com, applying the code at checkout. This code will be valid from July 3rd until October 3rd. 👉 You can watch the full installation video here - youtu.be/OizWTKOiUL8You can purchase the Sequra HK1 from Amazon.com using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.Read the full written review here - homekitnews.com/2023/07/14/holomarq-sequra-smart-latch-lock-w-thread-review👉 🇺🇸 Amazon - amzn.to/44ud8lt (Matte Black)👉 🇺🇸 Amazon - amzn.to/3K3sqpV (Metallic Gold)Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:12 Overview1:26 What's in the box?1:43 A closer look2:54 Disassembly3:10 Installation3:58 Adding to HomeKit4:32 In Apple Home5:38 The Sleekpoint app6:53 Manage access 7:51 Speed test - WiFi/4G8:29 Emergency Power9:12 Pros vs Cons10:20 Outro
More THREAD Devices! 5-key Switch, and Contact Sensor, from Onvis. HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-07-01 | Onvis, known for its very decent motion sensor, contact sensor with built-in alarm, and game-changing Chameleon LED strip has now started the move to Thread, with the introduction of two new Thread-enabled devices - an updated contact sensor (CT3), and a brand new 5-Key Switch (HS2). With these, and more to come from Onvis, we'll start seeing really decently priced HomeKit devices using Thread. Check out the video to see if they're any good...You can also read the written review here - homekitnews.com/2022/12/14/onvis-5-key-switch-reviewThese Onvis Thread devices are now available to order in some Amazon stores, so please consider using the (affiliate) link below, which costs you nothing extra but helps us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 🇺🇸 Onvis Smart Button - amzn.to/3JGFbGq👉 🇺🇸 Onvis Contact Sensor - amzn.to/3raLXhq----👉 🇬🇧 Onvis Smart Button - amzn.to/3XxvVu0👉 🇺🇸 Onvis Contact Sensor - amzn.to/446mx2S----👉 🇩🇪 Onvis Smart Button - amzn.to/3NBUZeX👉 🇩🇪 Onvis Contact Sensor - amzn.to/3PE3JnA----👉 🇫🇷 Onvis Smart Button - amzn.to/3CVUAz0👉 🇫🇷 Onvis Contact Sensor - amzn.to/3plJf8o----👉 🇮🇹 Onvis Smart Button - amzn.to/3JE9Sw4👉 🇮🇹 Onvis Contact Sensor - amzn.to/44JrNtx----👉 🇪🇸 Onvis Smart Button - amzn.to/44rsW8J👉 🇪🇸 Onvis Contact Sensor - amzn.to/3NVjYuY----Other products featured or referred to in this video (affiliate links);👉 🇺🇸 Aiversa Purelle - amzn.to/3uGByII👉 🇩🇪 Aiversa Purelle - amzn.to/3HrCvMP👉 🇬🇧 Aiversa Purelle - amzn.to/3Brodb6📰 Airversa Purelle (written review) - homekitnews.com/2022/08/08/airversa-purelle-air-purifier-with-thread-review📼 Airversa Purelle (video) - youtu.be/LGtp_nPZ8X8👉 🇺🇸 Eve Button - amzn.to/3iXSV52👉 🇺🇸 AQARA Mini Switch - amzn.to/3FlX7mH👉 🇩🇪 AQARA Mini Switch - amzn.to/3PfR08i👉 🇬🇧 AQARA Mini Switch - amzn.to/3PgnMGe👉 🇺🇸 Wemo Stage Scene Controller - amzn.to/3HJ3Jib📰 Wemo Stage (written review) - homekitnews.com/2022/01/22/wemo-stage-smart-scene-controller-review📼 Wemo Stage (video) - youtu.be/quw3ZvomrkQ👉 🇺🇸 Yeelight Lamp D2 - amzn.to/3uDHhz9👉 🇩🇪 Yeelight Lamp D2 - amzn.to/3Bqsyeq👉 🇬🇧 Yeelight Lamp D2 - amzn.to/3W7ZCA1📰 Yeelight D2 Smart Lamp (written review) - homekitnews.com/2020/03/03/yeelight-bedside-lamp-d2-review📼 Yeelight D2 Lamp (video) - youtu.be/2168Pjfd-zw👉 🇺🇸 Aqara Rocker Switch (single, no neutral) - amzn.to/3FHcqI1👉 🇺🇸 Aqara Rocker Switch (double, no neutral) - amzn.to/3Hti7L8👉 🇺🇸 Aqara Rocker Switch (single, w/ neutral) - amzn.to/3Pjes4j👉 🇺🇸 Aqara Rocker Switch (double, w/ neutral) - amzn.to/3iVw2iY📰 Aqara rocker switch (written review) - homekitnews.com/2021/01/23/aqara-us-rocker-switch-review📼 Aqara Rocker Switch (video) - youtu.be/VyaMcsaBmVc👉 🇺🇸 Cololight Plus tiles - amzn.to/3uEuFaL👉 🇬🇧 Cololight Plus tiles - amzn.to/3HroT3X👉 🇺🇸 Nanoleaf A19 Bulb - amzn.to/3W5XTLE👉 🇩🇪 Nanoleaf A19 Bulb - amzn.to/3W3QufK👉 🇬🇧 Nanoleaf A19 Bulb - amzn.to/3W4N38w👉 🇺🇸 Aqara Hub M1S - amzn.to/3YhNrCr👉 🇩🇪 Aqara Hub M1S (gen 2) - amzn.to/3UONZN6Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Mastodon : https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:13 Product Overview0:34 The 5-Key Switch (HS2)0:53 A closer look (HS2)1:08 What else is in the box?1:52 Overview - Smart Contact Sensor (CT3)2:17 5-Key Switch (HS2) - initial setup3:07 HS2 use case: Airversa Purelle3:42 Wireless buttons compared4:28 LED Behaviour (HS2)4:50 A closer look (CT3)5:42 CT3 in the Home app5:59 CT3 use case scenarios6:37 Pros & Cons7:39 Wrap up/outro#homeautomation #homekit #smarthome #thread #onvis
Custom Smart Blinds With MATTER & THREAD! What More Could You Want? HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-06-18 | we’re well and truly at the start of Matter becoming more commonplace now, and whilst today’s product review - Smartwings smart roller blinds - is in beta, this features what you could consider the best of both worlds - Matter for local control over all four (and more) ecosystems, along with Thread connectivity to both take the strain off your wifi network, whilst also providing fast and efficient communication without a hub.These are the first (as far as we’re aware) custom roller blinds with Matter over Thread, and they work as well as expected, although due to not all ecosystems being exactly up to speed when it comes to Matter, Amazon, in this case, is lagging, as it has yet to provide support for window covering. That doesn’t really ‘Matter’ as we’re all about HomeKit here, so enjoy! 👉 Here's a link to the HomePass app mentioned in the video - https://homepass.app👉 You can also read the in-depth written review - homekitnews.com/2023/06/26/smartwings-smart-roller-shades-w-matter-over-thread-reviewYou can purchase Smartwings custom blinds directly (currently only with HomeKit over Thread) from the company's website below; This link is NOT an affiliate link, so we make no commission on any potential sales. Matter over Thread models will be available in the next month or so, according to Smartwings.👉 smartwingshome.comCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:12 Product introduction0:37 What's in the box?1:12 A closer look2:42 Installation3:26 Initial test via remote3:50 Smart Home integration4:56 Reaction times5:32 Speed and noise tests6:07 Comparison - Smartwings v. MotionBlinds6:52 Pros vs. Cons8:21 Outro#homekit #smarthome #googlehome #homeautomation #amazonalexa #matter #thread
The Aqara U100 Smart Lock with HomeKit, Home Key & MATTER! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-06-08 | the Aqara U100 is the company's first attempt at a deadbolt smart lock, and it did well, with a lock that has more features than pretty much any of its competitors, all for roughly two-thirds of the price. Not only that, it should be Matter compatible, although in my initial tests, I couldn't get it to be exposed to Samsung SmartThings via my Matter-compatible Aqara M2 hub. Amazon is yet to support Matter hubs at the time of writing, so only Google and Apple Home should work.Still, with Apple Home Key, a fingerprint reader, keypad, NFC cards, app control, and basic keys, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to the various unlock methods available, as well as a great range of automations within the Aqara ecosystem.You can also read the full written review here - bit.ly/3Cr3XX0You can purchase the Aqara U100 from Amazon.com using the (affiliate) link below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform. Using the code USCAU100 you can save 15% off the list price of $189.99.👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/45TE3sz👉 🇨🇦 Amazon CA - amazon.ca/dp/B0BZSD2L1WOther products/devices featured in this video:--- Aqara Hub M1S Gen 2 ---👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3oUnV9G👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/43vXA0KAqara Camera Hub G2H Pro👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/43QSLPq👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/43NW3mdCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:11 Overview0:37 Specs & features1:23 What's in the box?1:48 A closer look2:20 Initial setup4:40 Unlocking basics5:58 Add to HomeKit6:51 Lock settings7:43 Alert settings8:37 Passage mode9:19 Automations11:13 G4 Video Doorbell11:37 Pros vs. Cons13:39 Outro#homekit #smarthome #matter #homeautomation #googlehome #amazonalexa #aqara
MATTER Smart Blinds on a Budget! The ZemiSmart Roller Shade Motor, with Matter HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-05-19 | ZemiSmart has slowly been getting itself ready with Matter devices, of which this is one of the first, and possibly the first Matter-enabled smart blinds on the market. The motor uses Matter over WiFi, so no Thread connectivity unfortunately, but this motor allows those on a budget to get smart blinds in their home without even having to replace their existing blinds. Sound good? Watch for more...You can also read the written review here - homekitnews.com/2023/05/29/zemismart-smart-matter-roller-shade-motor-reviewYou can purchase this motor from either Amazon.com using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform. 👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/45FkiUz👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/42OEP8sAlternatively, you can purchase the motor directly from ZemiSmart, and save 10% using the promo code 'homekitnews';👉 ZemiSmart - bit.ly/zemi-HKNCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 intro0:11 Overview0:43 Specifications1:08 What's in the box?1:36 A closer look2:27 Adding the blinds to HomeKit3:10 The importance of the remote control4:11 Matter & multiple ecosystems - does it work?5:22 Pros vs Cons6:45 Outro#homekit #smarthome #matter #amazonalexa #googlehome #homeautomation #smartthings
The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 - a Total GAME CHANGER! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-04-20 | The Aqara FP2 is the successor to Aqara’s first attempt at a super accurate presence sensor, namely the FP1. Unfortunately, at least from my perspective, this didn’t hit the mark. However, when it comes to the FP2, this deserves the accolade of ‘GAME CHANGER'. This is due to a few significant improvements - multiple zones, faster response times, and far more accuracy, not to mention a light sensor also exposed to HomeKit.The multiple zones are possibly the most important one, as you can split up the FP2's coverage area into separate zones, each of which is exposed to HomeKit as individual sensors. Watch the video to see me put it through its paces.You can also read the full in-depth written review here - bit.ly/3LrtSlQCurrently sold out!You can purchase the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.Until April 22, you can get 15% OFF using the following codes FP2USCA1 (US & CA), and EU5PSFP2 (FR, DE, IT, ES, UK)👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3AkphMN👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3mMP9hg👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/43LGk8d👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3LcW4K2👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3KVp7jQ👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/3UTkifuOther products featured in this video:👉 Hue Filament Bulbs - amzn.to/3N4zSmE👉 Aqara Camera Hub G3 - amzn.to/40u4d11👉 Cololight Plus Hexagons - amzn.to/40w7rBa👉 Yeelight Cube w/Matter - https://yeelight-cube.kckb.st/a1691667👉 Hue Go Portable Light- amzn.to/40plhW4👉 Vocolinc Flowerbud Diffuser - amzn.to/41Rifeg👉 Nanoleaf Essentials Strip - amzn.to/41msszDCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 Extended demo1:16 Overview2:17 What's in the box?2:53 A closer look3:40 Aqara FP2 in Aqara Home5:21 Detection zones in Aqara Home6:32 Aqara FP2 in Apple Home7:36 Automation options in Aqara Home8:47 Pros vs Cons10:25 Outro#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #amazonalexa #googlehome #Aqara #sensors
The Smartmi Rainforest Humidifier, with Apple HomeKit. full video review in description. HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-04-13 | youtu.be/rXCkLPc-P7s
The Smartmi Rainforest Humidifier - a Unique Twist on Humidifying Your Home! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-04-12 | The Smartmi Rainforest Humidifier is more than a different twist on a device to add humidity to your home, as it uses a unique method of breaking down droplets of water with the use of a fan, that then smashes the droplets into the side of a see-through casing to simulate rain on a window! Not only that, but you can refill it from the top by simply pouring water over the LED display!! Sounds mad? Watch to find out more...You can also read our written review here - bit.ly/smartmi-rfYou can purchase the Smartmi Rainforest Humidifier from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3UwBGGW👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3Ux5C5V👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/3UCzFZN👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3mtjAsMOther products featured in this video: #### Qingping Air Monitor Lite ####👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/41k7vVI👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3UyZdqD👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3GCP46I👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3MCqjuX👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/412hXBo #### Vocolinc MistFlow ####👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/3KtRrcZ👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3KuyoiHCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnews#homekit #smarthome #smartmi #humidifiers #humiditycontrol Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:13 product introduction0:37 Contents & specs1:06 A closer look2:27 Initial setup3:33 On-device control4:15 In HomeKit/Apple Home5:08 Evaporative vs. Ultrasonic6:21 The display & the water tank6:50 Noise levels7:10 Pros vs Cons8:22 Outro
The Switchbot Hub 2 with MATTER! Expose Switchbot Devices to HomeKit... HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-04-02 | Today we're looking at a new hub from Switchbot, as well as a brief play with one of their devices - the SwitchBot Curtain. The Switchbot Hub 2 uses 2.4GHz WiFi to connect to your network, while Bluetooth connects other Switchbot devices to the hub. Bluetooth might put you off, but to compensate for that, the Hub 2 is also Matter compatible, which means (some) Switchbot devices connected to the hub are then exposed to HomeKit officially, meaning fewer HomeBridge or Siri Shortcuts are required.You can purchase the Switchbot Hub 2 from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, along with a 15% DISCOUNT when using the following code at checkout MQ15HUB2.The affiliate links cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3ZpbLBL👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3M4by46Other products seen in this video;👉 Curtain Motor (white/black) - 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3ZSVlBV👉 Curtain Motor (white/black) - 🇺🇸 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3KJkN8KYou can also read the full written review here:👉 homekitnews.com/2023/04/07/switchbot-hub-2-reviewCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:13 Overview0:26 Switcbot Hub 21:12 What's in the box1:28 A closer look2:13 Hub 2 interface3:03 Updating the hub to support Matter3:25 Adding the hub to Apple Home4:05 Curtain Motor 2 - overview5:16 The curtain motor in Apple HomeKit5:36 Scene buttons on Switchbot Hub 26:06 Infrared remote functionality6:47 Pros vs Cons8:19 Outro#homekit #smarthome #matter #switchbot
The Aqara Video Doorbell G4 - THE Doorbell to Beat on Price and Functions! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-03-23 | The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is probably one of the more anticipated products announced at CES 2023 for a few reasons - the budget price, the long list of features, and possibly most appealing - a battery-powered video with official HomeKit support. In today's video, we'll look at many of the features and see if it lives up to the hype. Watch to learn more...You can also read the full written review here - http://bit.ly/3Z9Ik6JYou can purchase the Aqara G4 from Amazon stores in your region using the (affiliate) links below, which cost you nothing extra but help us buy more products for review, to keep you informed on how products perform.Between 23 - 25th March inclusive, you can get 15% OFF the retail price (US$119.99, UK£119.99, EU€129.99) using the following promo codes;US/CA amazon stores - USCAVDG4UK & EU Amazon stores - EUDOORBELLG4👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3lCKEp5👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3nfrxSr👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/407P9Hd👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/40sLNhL👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3LEcD2i👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/42A8fra👉 🇨🇦 Amazon CA - amazon.ca/dp/B0BPHTL7MGCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:13 Aqara G4 - overview1:04 What's in the box?1:35 A closer look2:47 Battery compartment4:08 Chime | WiFi repeater5:42 Adding to HomeKit & Aqara Home6:15 Notification options8:05 Two-way audio features8:32 Aqara G4 Microphone test8:43 Aqara G4 features in Apple Home9:16 Facial recognition: HomeKit & Aqara9:31 Loading times: Apple Home vs. Aqara Home9:56 Recordings: HSV vs. Aqara Home10:17 Aqara G4 features in Aqara Home12:04 Pros vs. Cons13:09 Wrap up/outro
Yeelight Cube Modular Smart Lighting - With Matter! Details in Description HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-03-22 | The new @Yeelight Cube Smart Lamp system with MATTER! is coming soon, but you can save money on preordering. Here’s the link to the full video review - youtu.be/u2BeiwmmU64 - Plus for the chance of winning a set of cubes head over to Twitter via this link - twitter.com/infohomekitnews/status/1638210024152645632?s=46&t=4s-enjBxjtG_PdrMORom-w#matter #homekit #smarthome #amazonalexa #googlehome #homeautomation #smartthings #yeelight
Yeelights Multicolour Smart Cubes with MATTER! - and Theyre Grrreat! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-03-21 | The new Yeelight Cube Smart Lamps are due out soon, and we've been lucky enough to be trying them out to find the good and bad. Luckily there's very little to complain about, although there's always room for improvement.What's great is that these work with Matter out of the box, meaning they're instantly compatible with All the main ecosystems too - Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.These cubes come in three different types - Panel, Matrix, and Spot, with each offering unique attributes, but When combining them, you get a lot of options to present some wild effects. In order for them to function, you'll need at least one base sold either as a starter pack or available for purchase separately, which is the device that connects to your smart home.You can save some money by pre-ordering these cubes as part of an "Early Bird" pricing option from Yeelight's own IndieGogo crowdfunding page via the link below;---------------------------👉 https://yeelight-cube.kckb.st/a1691667---------------------------The super early bird price of a cube standard pack (containing 1 x Cube, 1 x base, and 1 x power adapter) is under US$60; a single extension pack is under US$35. There are also several combos offering more discounts, which you can check out on the website for further info.You can also read our in-depth written review here - homekitnews.com/2023/04/01/yeelight-cube-smart-lamps-reviewCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:11 introduction1:04 What's in the box?2:15 Matter...2:44 Adding Yeelight Cube via Matter4:05 The three different Cube models4:30 Basic features in the Yeelight app6:00 Connecting additional Cubes6:34 Customisation options7:53 Combining Different types of Cube9:07 A digital clock9:55 Customisation options - Cube Panel10:25 Pros vs Cons12:05 Outro#YeelightFun #YeelightCube #matter #homekit #smarthome #yeelight #smartthings #googlehome #amazonalexa
The Aqara Ceiling Light L1-350, with #homekit and Adaptive Lighting. HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-03-09 | youtu.be/qqrGJlPsl3w
The Aqara Ceiling Light L1-350: THE Best HomeKit Ceiling Light - with Adaptive Lighting! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-03-08 | The Aqara Ceiling Light L1-350 uses Zigbee, and therefore needs an Aqara hub, which also exposes it to HomeKit. Not only that, but Aqara has ensured that whilst this ceiling lamp only does warm to cool whites, it's also compatible with Apple's Adaptive Lighting feature, which isn't something you see on all bulbs, let alone ceiling lights. It's also listed as only working with 220v, but in actual fact, it works fine with 110-120v as well, just like their Aqara bulb T1.The only potential issue is that this is currently designed to work with the China server, although I've not personally tested it to see if it'll work on International servers. If you already use the China server, there are no issues, and it's one of the best 'bang-for-buck' lighting products out there.You can find the L1-350 in all the usual stores on AliExpress etc, so go for it.You can also read the full written review here - homekitnews.com/2023/03/12/aqara-ceiling-lamp-l1-350-reviewCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:13 Overview0:43 A closer look1:25 In Aqara Home & Apple Home2:34 Controlling L1-350 - H1M Wireless Switch 3:29 Controlling L1-350 - H1 Wireless Rotary Dial4:27 Controlling L1-350 - Aqara S1E & MagicPad S15:05 Comparison to other smart ceiling lights5:48 Pros vs. Cons6:53 Wrap up/outro#homekit #homeautomation #smarthome #aqara
The Orvibo MixPad D1 Smart Dimmer - Does More Than Just Lights… #matter #smarthome #homeautomation HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-01-20 | Watch the full video - youtu.be/tdlCVw4eNes
The Orvibo Smart Dimmer: NOW WITH MATTER! - Control Way More Than Just Your Lights! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-01-19 | ### UPDATE!! ###THE Orvibo MixPad D1 now supports MATTER!!The Orvibo Smart Dimmer (MixPad D1) is a smart switch designed for US homes, and whilst it can either control standard or dimmable bulbs, it can actually do a lot more - with its clear and responsive touch screen display - depending on what other products you use, which I touch upon in the video. With the latest update (v3.4.4) this switch is now HomeKit compatible.In this video I utilise two of these switches to demonstrate multi-light control, as well as the Intercom and Broadcast features, that allow you to communicate with specific rooms or everywhere that you have one of these switches.You can read the in-depth written review here - homekitnews.com/2023/01/26/orvibo-mixpad-d1-smart-dimmer-switch-reviewYou can buy the Orvibo Smart Dimmer (MixPad D1) from Amazon.com via the affiliate link below, which doesn't cost you any extra, but helps the channel out for reviewing future products;----------------------------------------------------Orvibo MixPad D1 on Amazon.com - amzn.to/3wdbBkKOrvibo Magic Cube on Amazon.com - amzn.to/3CXuHiB----------------------------------------------------CNY image credit - Freepik - freepik.com/free-vector/paper-style-horizontal-banner-template-chinese-new-year-celebration_34274414.htmCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Product introduction0:55 What's in the box?1:15 A closer look/Specs2:08 Switch hardware2:30 Basic features3:44 Addt'l features with 2 or more MixPads4:28 MixPad D1 with the Orvibo Magic Cube5:37 The Orvibo App & Siri Shortcuts6:29 Intercom and Broadcast functions7:16 Basic switch and Dimming test7:39 Pros vs cons8:53 Outro#matter #homeautomation #smarthome #matter #homekit #sirishortcuts
The NEW Qingping Temperature/Humidity Sensor - Now With THREAD! HomeKit News and Reviews 2023-01-11 | The QingPing Temperature & RH (Relative Humidity) Monitor has been my favourite temperature sensor for a long time now. Being able to see details for these two metrics without having to consult Siri or my iPhone is exactly what I need, but with smart functionality. and a clear, E-ink display too. Now the company have finally taken the leap to Thread, to make the best even better, with more reliable connectivity than before, but with the same great design. This is a shorter than usual video simply because my coverage of the previous Bluetooth version says it all apart from the 'Thread' part, so you can check that video out here - youtu.be/DNExCttRYUoThe Qingping Temperature & RH Monitor T (Thread) version is available on Amazon stores now via the affiliate links below;👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3GW8bJD👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/3XflSIW👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3CwGEf4👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3ilDDHE👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3WS6LFv👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/3X9p6NSThe Qingping Air Monitor Lite also mentioned in this video;👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3W1LzeT👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/3k8DIyU👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3Xix3B3👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3GVOfpU👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3X03nZ2👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/3GYn3XWOther Thread product reviews;👉 Wemo Smart Dimmer - youtu.be/0tlxvTFs40Q👉 Airversa Purelle Air Purifier - youtu.be/LGtp_nPZ8X8👉 Wemo Stage Scene Controller - youtu.be/quw3ZvomrkQ👉 Eve MotionBlinds from Omnia - youtu.be/vXx0S8Upy_ACheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:13 Overview0:55 What's in the box?1:16 A closer look2:18 Installation3:00 The Home app & Qingping+ app3:34 Product timeline4:18 Pros & Cons5:27 Wrap up/outro#HomeKit #SmartHome #homeautomation #qingping
Control HomeKit With the Aqara Magic Switch S1E, Scene Panel S1, and MagicPad S1 HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-12-31 | The Aqara Magic Switch S1E is a sort of budget-friendly version of their previously released combined switch and display panels, but with the addition of six wireless buttons that are exposed to HomeKit, meaning you can now control HomeKit devices from a display designed for another ecosystem, essentially. We look at this device and give you a brief overview of the other two display panels in this series - the Aqara Scene Panel S1, and the Aqara MagicPad S1.You can purchase the Aqara Magic Switch S1E from our recommended store on AliExpress - and if you use the following code: S1S30315 - you can save US$3.00 on the price. You can also use this code with the Scene Panel S1, and the Smart Thermostat S3.You can also read the full written review here - homekitnews.com/2023/01/22/aqara-magic-switch-s1e-review--------------------------------------- 👉 Aqara Magic Switch S1E - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqmfxya (US$3.00 off code: S1S30315)---------------------------------------Other devices featured or referred to in this video; 👉 Aqara Thermostat S3 - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLivzCa (US$3.00 off code: S1S30315) 👉 Aqara Smart Switch H1M (requires neutral) - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKiRDGK👉 Aqara Air Monitor S1 - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMIlfZM👉 Aqara Scene Panel S1 - https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPGzjKm (US$3.00 off code: S1S30315) 👉 Aqara Pet Feeder C1 - amzn.to/3Q7oeqB (Amazon.com)Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Mastodon : https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Product Overview0:26 Basic specs0:44 What's in the box?1:12 Connection comparisons1:57 Adding the S1E to HomeKit/Aqara2:13 Magic Switch S1E - screen overview3:34 Magic Switch S1E - screen features6:39 Installation options for multiple switches7:19 Aqara Scene Panel S1 - overview8:15 Aqara MagicPad S1 - overview9:26 Recap - panels compared9:44 Pros vs cons10:46 Outro#homeautomation #smarthome #homekit #aqara
AirPlay! The ProScreenCast 4K Display Adaptor HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-12-17 | The Proscreencast 4K display Adaptor can use AirPlay/screen mirroring or Miracast to send images from your phone, tablet or computer to a screen it's connected to - in up to 4K at 60Hz. Not only that but unlike some admittedly cheaper streaming devices, this has two special features that could single it out as quite unique. Watch the video to learn more.Thanks to everyone that left a comment for the free giveaway, which has now ended. Gal Zilberman has been the randomly selected winner - congratulations!You can buy the SC-01 directly from the company, with a special 10% off your first order using the code ICAST when you check out (link below, not an affiliate link);👉 - proscreencast.com/products/sc01-wireless-display-receiver-adapterCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News - Mastodon : https://mastodon.social/@homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:33 Product overview1:04 What's in the box?1:20 A closer look1:48 Initial setup2:19 AirPlay & Screen Mirroring3:03 Streaming from iPhone3:23 Streaming video from iMac/iTunes/Apple Music3:49 ProScreenCast settings4:09 Special Feature #1: Portrait mode4:43 Special Feature #2: No internet required5:57 Pros vs Cons 6:48 Wrap up/outro#homeautomation #smarthome #airplay
The ZemiSmart WiFi Colour Downlight - With Apple Adaptive Lighting! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-11-30 | The ZemiSmart Colour Downlight uses standard 2.4GHz WiFi for connectivity, which means there's no requirement for the company's Zigbee hub. It also means you can add the light directly to HomeKit, without even needing to add it to the Tuya Smart app either. What's ultimately a nice surprise though is that not only does the light offer RGB colour, along with separate LEDs for cool and warm white, but the light is also compatible with Apple's Adaptive Lighting feature, which automatically changes the colour temperature of the lights throughout the day, for both productivity and relaxation.You can buy the ZemiSmart WiFi Downlight from Walmart in the US, or you can buy directly from ZemiSmart at a much lower price;👉 ZemiSmart.com - $31.50 (4in) | $28.50 (3.5in) | $25.50 (2.5in) - zemismart.com/products/zmdl002-6?DIST=T0ZPFA%3D%3D👉 Walmart - $45.99 (4in) | $42.99 (3.5in)walmart.com/ip/Zemismart-Homekit-Wifi-Smart-LED-Downlight-RGBCW-Dimmable-Round-Ceiling-Lamp-3-5-Inch-Compatible-with-Siri-Alexa-Google-Home/2948235731Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:11 Product overview0:48 What's in the box?1:11 A closer look1:53 Installation | Setup2:41 Colour control | Adaptive Lighting3:19 Remote operation3:37 Pros & Cons4:35 Wrap up/outro
The Aqara Pet Feeder C1 - Get Your Pets in on The Smart Home Experience! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-11-15 | This time we're looking at an Aqara product that whilst being available in China for nearly a year now, is finally available internationally - the Pet Feeder C1. Just so you know, as HomeKit doesn't support this category, the C1 is not directly HomeKit compatible. However, it will work with Siri Shortcuts, and as it's an Aqara product, it can also work in conjunction with Aqara products that are HomeKit compatible. Sound good? Watch the video to learn more...You can buy the Aqara Pet Feeder C1 with a 10% discount for a limited time from the following Amazon stores (affiliate links);👉 🇺🇸 Amazon US - amzn.to/3EondpZ👉 🇨🇦 Amazon CA - amazon.ca/dp/B0B9XZ96PH👉 🇫🇷 Amazon FR - amzn.to/3Eobdoo👉 🇩🇪 Amazon DE - amzn.to/3UKDmeO👉 🇮🇹 Amazon IT - amzn.to/3UMLV8R👉 🇪🇸 Amazon ES - amzn.to/3O5vq5J👉 🇬🇧 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3E2Nf0AOther products featured or referred to in this video;👉 🇺🇸 AQARA HUB M1S - amzn.to/3g15Wdj👉 🇺🇸 AQARA HUB M2 - amzn.to/3GgnDA4👉 🇺🇸 AQARA CAMERA HUB G3 - amzn.to/3TCTiP6👉 🇺🇸 AQARA CAMERA HUB G2H PRO - amzn.to/3V0VOjz👉 🇺🇸 AQARA HUB E1 - amzn.to/3UZw07t👉 🇺🇸 AQARA WIRELESS MINI SWITCH - amzn.to/3AeSJV3👉 🇬🇧 AQARA H1 WIRELESS SWITCH (UK) - amzn.to/3Ec3c4V👉 🇩🇪 AQARA H1 WIRELESS SWITCH (DE) - amzn.to/3EbqXK3👉 🇫🇷 AQARA H1 WIRELESS SWITCH (FR) - amzn.to/3EuVzb2👉 🇪🇸 AQARA H1 WIRELESS SWITCH (ES) - amzn.to/3TDXRJh 👉 🇮🇹 AQARA H1 WIRELESS SWITCH (IT) - amzn.to/3tvZNZyCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook: facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter: twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram: instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit: reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:11 Overview0:49 Basic specs1:10 International model vs. Chinese model1:27 What's in the box?1:49 Putting it together2:20 How does it work?2:46 Testing the C1 with pet food3:10 Choosing the right pet food3:42 Installation4:04 Button Functions4:25 Features of the C1 in Aqara Home5:05 Custom audio feature5:30 Automations instead of the Feeding Plan6:36 Does it work?7:00 Using the C1 with Smart Controllers7:41 Pros vs. Cons8:56 Outro#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #sirishortcuts #petfriendly #petfood #petfoodmachine
Smartmi P2 Air Purifier - cable-free with batteries, colour screen, night light. HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-11-03 | Check out the full review here - youtu.be/BbVS2gTV2SI
The Smartmi P2 Air Purifier - Go truly cable-free, with Batteries, a Colour Display & Night light! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-11-01 | The Smartmi P2 is in some ways looked upon as the successor to the P1, and for good reason; it now comes with a full colour display (albeit quite small), with animated graphics, and it's truly portable, as the P2 contains rechargeable batteries, meaning you can take it anywhere you like without worrying if there's a power outlet within reach.In this video we compare it to the P1, and also look at the specs of most of the other HomeKit compatible air purifiers in the same size range to see if it's all "bells & whistles", or just "hot (clean) air"...The P2 isn't available to buy yet, but it should be released in January 2023, and you can preorder it at much lower than it's eventual retail price, via Kickstarter (link below);bit.ly/3SPw8VE (not an affiliate link)Affiliate purchase links to other products featured, listed or mentioned in this video;👉 Smartmi P1 (silver) - amzn.to/3FuixQi👉 Smartmi P1 (Dark Grey) - amzn.to/3TQBaT1👉 Smartmi Air Purifier 2/C2 - amzn.to/3DMXs2w👉 Meross WiFi Air Purifier - amzn.to/3gZrG9h👉 Sensibo Pure Air Purifier - amzn.to/3DqmuTu👉 Airversa Purelle Purifier with Thread - amzn.to/3sNleFf----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------👉 replacement filter for the P1/P2 (pollen) - amzn.to/3DpcrhG👉 replacement filter for the P1/P2 (pet) - amzn.to/3gZ0XtL👉 replacement filter for the Air Purifier 2/C2 - amzn.to/3FtrREf👉 replacement filter set for the Airversa Purelle - amzn.to/3Fy44mI Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:14 Overview0:44 A closer look1:50 Control display2:59 Smartmi Link app3:49 The Night Light5:36 In Apple HomeKit6:10 Filter replacement6:52 Testing the sensor7:07 Smartmi P2 & P1 (sensor test)7:51 Comparisons with other air purifiers8:46 Noise levels9:05 Battery life9:37 Pros vs cons 10:54 Outro#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #airpurifier #smartmi
The Xiaomi Smart Dehumidifier - Works with Siri, Google, and HomeBridge! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-10-21 | The Xiaomi Smart Dehumidifier is not a device for everyone or every location, but if you live in a country with high humidity - even for part of the year - this device hits all the right points. It isn't officially HomeKit compatible, but along with Siri Shortcuts and a HomeBridge plugin, you can get it to work really well.There are no filters to worry about replacing, so if tackling damp clothes or bedding, or excess condensation is something you suffer from, I would recommend this - especially given that there are no HomeKit dehumidifiers available on the market right now (DeLonghi made one, but it has been discontinued). Check your regional Xiaomi website to see if this is available, or alternatively, this device can be purchased on AliExpress and other international stores - I won't add links to these stores, as I can't vouch for their collective reliability.You can read the full written review here - hwp.me/p9NnDL-8GzPurchase links (affiliate) to other product links featured, referred to, or mentioned in this video;👉 Smartmi P1 Air Purifier (dark grey) - amzn.to/3F5d1nj👉 Smartmi P1 Air Purifier (silver) - amzn.to/3gq4ZuR👉 Smartmi Air Purifier 2 - amzn.to/3EYaFq4------------👉 Vocolinc MistFlow Humidifier - amzn.to/3gt7vjN------------👉 Aqara Hub M2 - amzn.to/3THZMwT👉 Aqara Hub M1S - amzn.to/3TmP5jl👉 Aqara Hub E1 - amzn.to/3eK8w6R👉 Aqara motion sensor - amzn.to/3eL7Y0z👉 Aqara temperature sensor - amzn.to/3sfhtrI👉 Aqara wireless mini switch - amzn.to/3seUXzuCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:12 Overview0:33 Why might I need one?0:48 Specifications1:11 What else is in the box?1:26 On-device controls2:21 Control Via Mi Home3:32 The water tank4:18 It's also mobile!4:33 Using Siri Shortcuts5:02 Working with other HomeKit Devices...5:28 Noise level tests5:53 Pros vs cons 7:04 Outro#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #xiaomi #dehumidifier #sirishortcuts
The ZemiSmart Zigbee Ceiling Light - Super Bright, Super Colourful! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-10-04 | The ZemiSmart Ceiling Light offers both colour and warm to cool whites in a lamp that gives up to an impressive 1920 lumens of brightness, as well as 16 million colours. The company offer this light in WiFi and Zigbee versions, with the latter being the one we're reviewing today.Needless to say, it's typically well priced, like most of ZemiSmart's output, but is there anything wrong with it? Check the video to find out.You can read the full written review here - wp.me/p9NnDL-8EkYou can buy the ZemiSmart Ceiling light direct from ZemiSmart via the affiliate link below;👉 zemismart.com/products/xld-tycl1-z?DIST=T0ZPFA%3D%3DYou can also purchase the ZemiSmart Zigbee hub that also exposes a lot of the company's Zigbee devices to HomeKit (affiliate link);👉 zemismart.com/products/zmhk-01?DIST=T0ZPFA%3D%3DCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #smartlights #zemismart Timestamps0:00 intro0:12 Overview0:55 Specifications1:07 What's in the box | A closer look2:29 Initial setup2:59 Functions in Tuya & Home apps4:33 Comparison to the Mijia 4505:09 Pros vs cons6:01 Outro
The Wemo Smart Dimmer - The First Dimmer Switch with Thread HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-09-15 | Following on from the company's Thread-enabled smart plug, Wireless Controller, and standard wall switch, Wemo is clearly intent on going 'full steam ahead' with Thread products, of which their new dimmer switch is the latest.Aside from being Thread-enabled, what's also great about this new switch is that it can work with or without a neutral wire - all in one device - so no need to purchase a specific model for your needs.The only potential downside is that the company states this will not be upgradeable to Matter when it arrives, so it may well be better to wait for the Matter-compatible model. That said, it could be a while, and also much more expensive. Additionally, if you're all in on the HomeKit side of things, having the Matter version will not make any meaningful difference, at least not for a few years.You can purchase the Wemo Dimmer with Thread (and other devices mentioned or featured in the video) via the affiliate links below;👉 Wemo Smart Dimmer (with Thread) - amzn.to/3xpIICO👉 Wemo Stage Scene Controller - amzn.to/3BIJb5W👉 Runlesswire Click for Hue - amzn.to/3qE5Iu3👉 GE Refresh Dimmable Bulbs (4pk) - amzn.to/3BEkp6N👉 GE Relax Dimmable Bulbs (2pk) - amzn.to/3UeS7qI👉 Aqara Smart Switch (single, no neutral) - amzn.to/3QLikKGCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News#homekit #smarthome #thread #homeautomation Timestamps0:00 intro0:12 Overview0:40 Specifications0:53 What's in the box | A closer look2:45 Installation3:53 In homeKit/Apple Home4:21 Thread & The Eve app4:46 Standard & additional functions5:31 Not all dimmable bulbs are the same...5:52 LED Behaviour6:09 Relay noise6:24 Pros vs cons7:14 Outro
Ikea Skydrag - Cheap, Easy to Install Cabinet HomeKit Lighting HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-09-02 | There's no doubting that whilst Ikea make some of the cheapest smart home products on the market, they're not all great. Still, when it comes to cabinet lighting, they're hard to beat, and the quality is also great. Skydrag are enclosed light strips with their own diffusers that come in different sizes, and fittings that allow these to be placed in cupboards, shelves, under kitchen cabinets, and even wardrobes, where I fitted mine.You do need the Ikea Trådfri gateway, driver and a power supply, but it's still an affordable solution, especially if you want to get these lights into HomeKit.👉 You can also read our written review of this product here - wp.me/p9NnDL-8BW👉 You can also check out our video for the Ikea Myrvarv Light strip here;------- youtu.be/6aUyx6iENjw -------👉 Skydrag at Ikea (US) - ikea.com/us/en/search/products/?q=skydragOther products featured or mentioned in this video (affiliate links);👉 Ikea Trådfri remote - amzn.to/3KsGzM4👉 Ikea Trådfri driver (10w) - amzn.to/3AUharx👉 Ikea Trådfri driver (30w) - amzn.to/3TnuUCe👉 Aqara contact sensor - amzn.to/3pQdaSr👉 Eve contact sensor(with Thread) - amzn.to/3CCQMUk👉 Aqara Hub M2 - amzn.to/3QWuBwQCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps0:00 intro0:11 Overview0:48 What's in the box?1:22 A closer look2:03 Wardrobe installation2:43 Testing Skydrag with external sensors3:02 In the Apple Home app3:32 Pros vs. Cons4:35 Outro#HomeKit #smarthome #ikea
The WiiM Mini With AirPlay 2 - Makes Your Old HiFi Equipment Smart! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-08-16 | The Wiim Mini is an AirPlay 2 Streaming device that can bring new (and smart) functionality to your older HiFi amplifier, smart speakers or soundbars, by adding AirPlay 2 functionality, thus allowing you to include your audio equipment in HomeKit scenes and automations. Not only that, but because it uses AirPlay 2, you can now include your home audio equipment in multi-room audio setups, so you can have your favourite music, podcasts, or radio stations in every room of the house, all perfectly in sync. The one thing that stands out from some other similar products (like the Belkin Soundform Connect) with the inclusion of physical controls on the device itself, which whilst basic - play/pause, volume up/down - does add a layer of convenience that some would definitely find useful.You can buy the WiiM Mini from Amazon stores in the US, UK, Germany and more (affiliate links - no additional costs to you, but supports the channel); 👉 AMAZON.COM - amzn.to/38yHEmS 👉 AMAZON.DE - amzn.to/3EWKZYV-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Other products that appear in this video:***Arylic A50+ AirPlay 1 Digital Amplifier*** 👉 AMAZON.COM - amzn.to/3vraxdy 👉 AMAZON.CO.UK - amzn.to/3rYXluj 👉 AMAZON.DE - amzn.to/3rYOj0v-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------***Belkin Soundform Connect AirPlay 2 Streamer*** 👉 AMAZON.COM - amzn.to/3F0yiMw 👉 AMAZON.CO.UK - amzn.to/3LvePX1 👉 AMAZON.DE - amzn.to/3KzdddC 👉 AMAZON.FR - amzn.to/3vqf8MYCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Overview0:31 How does it work?1:05 What's in the box?2:07 A closer look3:03 WiiM Mini & AirPlay 23:50 WiiM Mini in the Apple Home app4:50 The WiiM Home app5:40 Pro & Cons6:48 Outro#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #airplay #applemusic
Airversa Purelle - The First HomeKit Air Purifier with THREAD!! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-08-08 | If you're a smart home enthusiast, chances are you've already heard of Thread (the new wireless communication protocol), or even have a few Thread devices in your home. Until now, Thread devices have been limited to a few categories, but that expands now, with the very first smart air purifier that uses Thread Over HomeKit. As HomeKit is generally ahead in terms of Thread devices when compared to Amazon Alexa and Google Home, this means the device is currently limited to HomeKit. Still, when Matter comes out, I'm told this will be updated to work with Matter, and will therefore also work with the other aforementioned platforms.You can also read the written review via the link below;👉 wp.me/p9NnDL-8xrYou can buy the Airversa Purelle Smart Air Purifier from Amazon stores in the US, UK, and Germany (affiliate links - no additional costs to you, but supports the channel);👉 AMAZON.COM - amzn.to/3hY43OX👉 AMAZON.CO.UK - amzn.to/3Sq1d31👉 AMAZON.DE - amzn.to/3buprslNOTE: All prices in the video were correct at the time of production. Any difference in the prices shown in the are listed in good faith, and no responsibility can be accepted for any changes in price that occur since then.***Correction***: Sleep mode is exposed to HomeKit, but you would need a third-party HomeKit app like 'Controller for HomeKit' or 'Home+ 5' in order to access these hidden features within the HomeKit framework.Products featured in this video (affiliate links);👉 Meross Smart WiFi Air Purifier - amzn.to/3v10SKg👉 Smartmi P1 (Dark Grey) - amzn.to/3aUAPxm👉 Smartmi P1 (Silver) - amzn.to/3v2wsqI👉 Sensibo Pure Air Purifier - amzn.to/3RIjsAm👉 Nanoleaf Essentials light bulb (with Thread) - amzn.to/3PLv83J👉 Wemo Stage Scene Controller (with Thread) - amzn.to/3IRSfXY👉 Eve Energy Smart Plug (with Thread) - amzn.to/3ogFeOa👉 Eve Motion Blinds (with Thread) - motionblinds.com/en/eve👉 Apple HomePod Mini - apple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-mini👉 QingPing Air Monitor Lite - amzn.to/3RRMT3dYou can also check out the videos and written reviews for some of the aforementioned products via the links below;Meross Smart WiFi Air Purifier:👉 Video - youtu.be/E7QQGMZ5ajE 👉 written review - wp.me/p9NnDL-7GfSmartmi P1 Air Purifier:👉 Video - youtu.be/XtyAQymAVJ4 👉 written review - wp.me/p9NnDL-7rKWemo Stage Scene Controller:👉 Video - youtu.be/quw3ZvomrkQ 👉 written review - wp.me/p9NnDL-89qOmnia (Eve) Motion Blinds:👉 Video - youtu.be/vXx0S8Upy_A 👉 written review - wp.me/p9NnDL-856QingPing Air Monitor Lite:👉 Video - youtu.be/FVzwBGf6woo 👉 written review - wp.me/p9NnDL-7EMCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:13 Overview0:46 Specs and features1:03 Unboxing1:47 Control panel and display3:35 Replacing the filters4:32 Comparisons to other purifiers4:56 Airversa Purelle and Thread5:33 The Sleekpoint app5:59 Display Adaptive Brightness6:13 Airversa in the Home app/HomeKit7:01 PM2.5 sensor test and Auto mode7:35 Pro & Cons8:48 Outro#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #thread #airpurifier
The LifeSmart mmWave Human Presence Sensor - Fast | Accurate | Customisable HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-07-18 | Motion sensors are a staple product when it comes to a smart home, and whilst they're great, you only have to be sitting still for a minute or so, and as far as they're concerned, you're not there. Not so with today's product, the LifeSmart Human Presence Sensor, which not only knows you're there, even if you're asleep, but it can (for the most part) determine if a human is the source of motion, as opposed to your pet! How cool is that?You can also read our written review for a bit more detail - wp.me/p9NnDL-8vtThe LifeSmart Human Presence Sensor is a little hard to find right now, but the company has said it's planning to sell it further afield than China, and also possibly sell it via AliExpress. In the meantime, you can check out their site to see just how many HomeKit-compatible devices they make - iot.ilifesmart.com/work-with-apple-homekitOr check out the Human Presence Sensor directly - iot.ilifesmart.com/smart-sensor/human-presence-sensor.htmlCheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Overview - Presence Sensor1:10 Overview - LifeSmart Smart Station2:01 Features of the Presence Sensor3:28 The Presence Sensor in HomeKit3:46 'Presence' test4:13 Does it only detect humans?4:39 Why LifeSmart?4:53 Pros vs Cons5:59 Outro#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #lifesmart #presencesensor
The Aqara Curtain Driver E1 - Got curtains? Make Them Smart! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-07-11 | The Aqara Curtain Driver E1 follows in the footsteps of the Roller Shade Driver E1, in as much as it's a retrofit option (in the former's case) to control your curtains. The E1 isn't the first to market with such a device, as both Switchbot and ZemiSmart have had these kinds of motors for a while. That said, at the time of this video, only the ZemiSmart option has HomeKit compatibility, with Switchbot relegated to using HomeBridge for the time being. So, how does it compare, and is a retrofit device worth going for over motorised curtain tracks? Watch to find out.🖥 You can also read our full written review here - wp.me/p9NnDL-8tZYou can buy the Aqara Curtain Motor E1 from Amazon.com using the affiliate links below, at no extra cost to yourself, whilst also helping out the website & channel;🇺🇸 Amazon.com - amzn.to/3uAyU7L🇬🇧 Amazon.co.uk - amzn.to/3RhUS9o🇨🇦 Amazon.ca - amazon.ca/dp/B0B127THJ7🇫🇷 Amazon.fr - amzn.to/3ytgkj0🇩🇪 Amazon.de - amzn.to/3RcPRPg🇮🇹 Amazon.it - amzn.to/3uAeADr🇪🇸 Amazon.es - amzn.to/3amm9Hc--------🇸🇰 You can also buy from smarterhome.sk if you're in Slovakia (not affiliate links); - track versionhttps://smarterhome.sk/en/xiaomi-aqara/aqara-curtain-driver-e1-track-version-cm-m01-1279.html - Rod Versionhttps://smarterhome.sk/en/xiaomi-aqara/aqara-curtain-driver-e1-rod-version-cm-m01-1219.html--------You can also check out our videos for the;* Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 - youtu.be/VPPfm2oGd2E* ZemiSmart Curtain Controller - youtu.be/vHC62sE4ElM* ZemiSmart Roller Blind Driver - youtu.be/TlZyKQxHSjQ * Omnia Smart Blinds with Thread - youtu.be/vXx0S8Upy_ACheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 overview0:46 What's in the Box?1:21 A closer look1:48 Hardware installation2:22 Adding the E1 to Aqara & HomeKit2:51 Basic remote operation3:31 The E1 in Home/HomeKit3:46 The ambient light sensor in use4:09 Manual open & close feature4:21 Motor noise test4:37 Pros & Cons5:32 OutroYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-News#homekit #smarthome #homeautomation #aqara
The ZemiSmart ‘Wave’ Contactless smart switch - no touch, no germs! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-06-28 | See the full video here - youtu.be/ZaGugaIm708
The ZemiSmart Wave Contactless Smart Switch - No Germs! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-06-27 | This is our (very quick) look at the new 'Wave' contactless smart light switch from Zemismart. In this video, I go through the basics of the switch, and how it works, although I wouldn't call this a full review, as because the switch requires a neutral wire - which my switches don't have - I was unable to test this on a day-to-day level, only in a 'test' environment. This means I don't provide any pros or cons, other than to say in all the tests I did do when filming the video, I had zero issues with response, or even connection with the hub, which was quite far away in this case, and separated by a large wall.The Wave uses Zigbee, so for HomeKit compatibility, you will need their HomeKit Zigbee hub - link to that video is below;youtu.be/7qP3yQ8tVGgYou can buy the switch directly from ZemiSmart via the affiliate links below;- Amazon.com - amzn.to/3a1Fk8K- ZemiSmart - zemismart.com/products/zm-h1?DIST=T0ZPFA%3D%3D- AliExpress - aliexpress.com/item/3256804217317074.html (not an affiliate link)Other smart switches you might be interested in (affiliate links);Aqara - Smart switch with neutral (single) - amzn.to/3QP8ecXAqara - Smart switch with neutral (double) - amzn.to/3ODKW7UAqara - Smart switch no neutral (single) - amzn.to/3yoQqONAqara - Smart switch no neutral (double) - amzn.to/3ymS2skRunLessWire - no wiring, no battery required - smart switch - amzn.to/3xRaxDECheck out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 overview & specs1:27 Initial setup and test2:19 A close up of the Switch LED ring1:46 A closer look2:33 In the Tuya Smart app2:57 In the Home app3:24 LED ring in Low Light3:40 Outro#homekit #homeautomation #smarthome #zemismart
The Arylic A50+ Digital Amp With AirPlay - More connections Than Youll Ever Need! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-06-24 | The A50+ Digital Amplifier by Arylic (not Acrylic...) is a bit of an odd product in the respect that whilst it offers a ton of excellent options for audio input methods (Line, USB, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, Optical) it's an AirPlay 1 compatible device, not AirPlay 2. To many that may still not matter though, as you can still stream audio from not only iPhone, iPad or iMac, but even non-Apple devices, due to DLNA compatibility.In this video, I focus on the usability aspects and AirPlay compatibility, as well as reliability, not audio quality, which I'm leaving to others to discuss. Below are a couple of links to videos I like that discuss this area of the A50+. - Channel 33 RPM - youtu.be/FwAMLsTDWwc- Nemo Propaganda Reviews - youtu.be/Yws8wqf5LdIYou can purchase the Arylic A50+ from Amazon (affiliate links);amazon.com - amzn.to/3vraxdyamazon.co.uk - amzn.to/3rYXlujamazon.de - amzn.to/3rYOj0vOr you can buy direct from Arylic, which includes 5% off the cost, using the code NEW003;https://www.arylic.com?aff=99Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 overview0:46 Unboxing/Specs1:21 The remote control1:46 A closer look2:22 Satellite speakers & specs3:08 Control via iMac & iPhone3:11 - iPhone & AirPlay3:50 - iMac & AirPlay4:38 - iPhone & Bluetooth4:58 4Stream app features5:50 Apple TV & AirPlay6:21 Input selection via the remote6:44 Control via NFC and Siri Shortcuts7:13 Pros & Cons8:13 Outro 8:50 intro to Afro Elements...#homekit #airplay #homeaudio #homeautomation #applemusic #spotify
The Ecobee SmartCamera - A Premium HomeKit Device, With Alexa built in! HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-06-09 | With the recent release of the Ecobee Thermostat Premium, I thought it was a good idea to have a look at the company's own camera, even though it came out a while ago, as it seems to be a largely overlooked camera. The Ecobee SmartCamera is one of those rare cameras with a digital pan/tilt/zoom feature that can be used in combination with its built-in tracking function, whilst not having to rely on an internal motor.Whilst we're all about HomeKit here, it would seem churlish to ignore the included Amazon Alexa voice assistant built into the camera itself, which actually works well.Affiliate links below (no extra cost to you);Ecobee SmartCamera - amzn.to/3NBJcfoEcobee SmartCamera & sensor bundle - amzn.to/3O47BKpAqara Camera Hub G3 - amzn.to/3QdzJg7Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Product overview0:53 Unboxing/Specs1:45 A closer look2:03 Video footage: tracking-Pan-tilt2:49 Video footage: Night vision test2:57 Secure install via Ecobee app4:00 Speaker test/comparison4:35 Mic test/comparison4:47 Ecobee in Home/Ecobee apps5:27 Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant5:48 Pros vs cons6:43 Outro#homekit #smarthome #smartcamera
The Smartmi Air Purifier 2 - With a UV Light to Tackle Viruses!?! (subtitles in EN & ES) HomeKit News and Reviews 2022-05-24 | The Smartmi P1 was and still is an excellent air purifier, but it's only designed for small to medium rooms. With the new Smartmi Air Purifier 2, the company has finally brought an update their first air purifier, which now works with HomeKit.The new model has a lot going for it, with a larger capacity to clean, a built in VOC Sensor in addition to the standard PM2.5 sensor, and even a UV light to aid with destroying bacteria, viruses, and germs.One bug mentioned in the video, where the display would show the temperature in ºF regardless of the settings in the app has now been fixed, so the display can show ºC or ºF, based on your preferences.It's not all good news though, so if you want to know the downsides, you can watch the video!Here's a link to the written review, if you prefer something a bit more in-depth - wp.me/p9NnDL-8o6You can buy the Smartmi Air Purifier 2 from Amazon.com using the affiliate link below, at no extra cost to yourself, whilst also helping out the channel;*** Smartmi Air Purifier 2 - amzn.to/39OgARd*** Smartmi Air Purifier P1 (dark grey) - amzn.to/39PNIYv*** Smartmi Air Purifier P1 (silver) - amzn.to/3MGBwbhYou can also check out our review of the Smart P1 - youtu.be/XtyAQymAVJ4Check out our website for all the latest HomeKit related News, Reviews, Listings, Tutorials and more - homekitnews.comYou can also Follow us on the following social media platforms; - Facebook : facebook.com/homekitnews - Twitter : twitter.com/infohomekitnews or @infohomekitnews - Instagram : instagram.com/homekitnews - Reddit : reddit.com/user/HomeKit-NewsTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Product overview1:06 Specs & comparisons1:28 A closer look2:30 Display panel/control screen3:19 The filter, display control4:14 Testing the sensors5:21 Problems with the TVOC sensor5:58 Testing noise levels6:35 App control: Apple Home, Smartmi Link8:02 A note on the UV Lamp8:17 Pros vs cons9:22 Outro9:49 ...#HomeKit #Smart Home
