Can anyone help a Brutha out? I paper these multiple times in HomeKit but as soon as I lake them and check status I get device not responding..deleted and tried a bunch of times. Does it need to be on 2.4 or 5 or does it not matter?

It’s all good here.

Shane, I definitely would enjoy and watch a video on HOW to hang string lights. Great video too!

Not supporting rf is a major miss. Would be great if it supported the 2way functionally like it does ir

How many do you need to adequately light a room brightly?

I agree, except for one thing. If you add something, you add a point of failure. And you said that there were less. On the other hand, it does make it more stable

How do I know my current light illuminance lux of my room so that I can add an Automation based of the lux to use.

Was looking for somthing exactly like this, and your video pointed me at the right direction, thank you 👍

Nice video. Thanks. I have a ton of experience using Hunter Douglas Powerview via HomeKit, so smart home is pretty much all I want (Regarding Hunter Douglas: Just say no). Question though. Smartwings says you need at least one remote to set up the shades. I don't want a remote if I don't need it for smart home stuff. You mention it being optional. Did you find you needed the remote to set the blinds up?

Thank you for the review. Unfortunately a bit of a disappointment after waiting for the hub quite some time. Although you said it’s not possible to add matter over thread 3rd party child devices (like eve) directly to the hub, I wonder whether it’s possible to add such devices to the security system within the aquara hub if they are already connected via Apple TV as a thread boarder router. I ask because I would like to add my eve door and window sensors to my aquara security system since I saw an old video of yours a while ago and nought the aquara camera hub g3. Thanks in advance.

Apple user here and Apple has a terrible selection of cameras. Apple needs to put some more energy in partning up some other companies. Can’t wait for matter products.

These switches are definitely worth the cost. They simply work.

Hi Just bought it. When connected to black cable into input and left in the base it is charging itself and then using up all charging and shutting down instead of staying power up. Did you notice it? My intended action is to leave it on base all the time and plug it into adapter too and unplug it only when I want to carry it out from its existing place

That’s great thanks

How do I get the file to the car?

Is there a way for the IR receiver function to trigger an automation when an IR Remote button is pushed?

Hi, thanks for the tips. Regarding the weather shortcut; incase of going bed after midnight, it is better than getting the first index from the list instead of the second one. I've done that by getting the current hour and taking the forecast in an if clause. Regards.

Was there an update to this video? I'm trying to decide between Alexa and Google to use for an intercom system and stumbled upon this video. You covered a lot of automation and shortcuts. Can I drop in to a specific HomePod in the house or just through atomation?

Just purchased them and they are awesome.

Thanks for the honest video Shane. I like the Ir blaster in the M2 we have, so no reason to upgrade for me.

Nice video Shane. I never added the emojis to the menu, but I like how it looks

Hi! I have a question about my Aqara alarm system (M2 hub). I have it set to trigger when certain windows are opened. However, I sometimes like to sleep with a few windows open. Previously, I could activate the alarm system, and it would ignore these specific windows if they were already open. Recently, this stopped working, and now the already open windows trigger the alarm after a few minutes. Did Aqara change something? Thanks!

Hi sir, Can the IR remote be added to HomeKit?

Does it use remote?

Hi Shane. I am traveling but when I get back home, I will be purchasing the Aqara M3 hub. Your review is making do that with eyes open, but for me there are 2 main reasons. 1) I like the Aqara devices (considering the Aqara lock for my front door), 2) I want to use the IR automation features (no other device or hub I own already does that). and 3) I'd like to stick with Apple Home (vs the more customizable solutions you mention). Also, I am hopeful that the Matter support will continue to get better. In that vein, I'd like to get a Floor lamp and I like the Govee which supports Matter (price much better than comparative solutions from Phillips Hue). Any thoughts about whether there is a chance (wither now or later) that the M3 hub makes that available to HomeKit? Thanks,

Howdy thanks for the info my friend … question, what camera did you shoot this on? Cheers keep it up.

One time talk about arm security

What is the best HomeKit smart bulbs? Looking to replace my Phillips hue.

My shortcuts is useless because my phone while sitting in the living room will think I’ve left the house send all of mine haywire

I have two so far and love the look and they function just like if they are a normal switch

How much thicker does the iPhone feel after putting it on? It looks chunky

You think is possible to connect 4 home pods and use them on apple tv as a home theater? If so how to connect them all 4?

Does anyone hear know if hue is matter compatible what it takes to work with another hub software wise

Do you know why they did not include Z-Wave protocol to this hub? That is the only protocol missing, that would really make this the ultimate hub.

I used the nanoleaf app to organise the thread network I don’t know if it will let you move other brands but you can put all your stuff on the one thread network and the other brands should move over to that thread network I have my google nest wifi on the same network now as my Apple home pod mini with all my nanoleaf lights and it took some time to for google to move over but it did

I see you have it plug in and always charging at 100%. I have my ipad pro charge at 100% all the time. Is there any problems to keep it charge all the time?

Vi que esta marca ya sacó los mesh de wifi 7. Pero están bastante más caros que la 6a que probaste en este video. Los has visto?? Crees que valen la pena sus precio??

Few of the most useful features are not available in India, which is really disappointing. The apple tv app has no connectivity to any streaming apps other than apple tv+. So, I can't have recommendations, up next or siri search from apple tv for any streaming services like disney, prime etc.

I’d use it to bang obviously

Is Hubitat C8 better than Aqara M3? or not? I am very beginner in this field, so I am trying to make my homework very thoroughly. I am so much into details that I am close to abandone smart home ideea as it is annoying because of so many characteristics and detailed involve in. I start understanding them and in the same time I understand that there are a lot of misunderstandings in the systems and brands ... :))))))

4 months? With so many batteries?

Having to reassign names in home app itself is a show stopper for me. Also since all child devices are being added again, all the automations tied with them will also be lost right? Big disappointment

Is it only for iPhone 15?

Are you reviewing the S10?

So what if you just get Matter comparable devices that pair with a HomePod?

I was too close to ditch homebridge broadlink plugin but this m3 sucks!!!

Shane, do you have a solution to avoid these devices go unresponsive? In my case I’m using a Linksys Atlas Max 6e tri-band mesh system, it allows homekit to work. The only device that gives me the unresponsive problem is the Eve Motion sensor. I reset the Eve Motion and add again to my HK and after some time goes unresponsive again.

Able to use voice commands for this?

Aw darn, I was hoping this one would have smart wifi remote capabilities, for making single-button entertainment system automations (for my mom's tv and streaming devices). 😆 Guess I still have to build her that Home Assistant hub. Great video, thank you for making it! .

Love the Boathouse shirt! I live in the town right before HHI so I’m a regular there. Been watching and learning for a while and have adopted some of the things you use for Apple Home as well. Keep up the good work man!