Apple HomeKit

Apple Homekit

Apple HomeKit – If you own a recent iPhone or iPad, you have HomeKit. Control these products with Siri or Apple’s Home app.  With the Home app, you can easily and securely control all your HomeKit accessories. Ask Siri to turn off the lights from your iPhone. See who’s at the front door on your iPad. And even control things remotely with the help of Apple TV. The Home app makes all your connected devices work harder — and smarter — for you.  With the Home app, you can easily and securely control all your HomeKit accessories. Ask Siri to turn off the lights from your iPhone. See who’s at the front door on your iPad. And even control things remotely with the help of Apple TV. The Home app makes all your connected devices work harder — and smarter — for you.  Call Ted at Plano Texas Handyman to discuss the installation of your Smart Home system.  Visit our website at www.planotexashandyman.com for more information.  Apple HomeKit

August Smart Lock HomeKit Enable
d – Use Siri to lock and unlock your door, or issue virtual “keys” to the babysitter. – $216.86 at Amazon.com  Apple HomeKit

Beddi Smart Alarm Clock – A clock for your nightstand with three programmable buttons to launch custom smart home scenes.

Carrier Cor 5C Thermostat – Let Siri change the temperature for you.

Chamberlain Smart Garage Hub – Use Siri to open and close the garage door and check its status.

D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD – View your camera’s live feed in Apple’s Home app.

Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat – A budget alternative to Nest that lets you tweak the temp with your voice.

Ecobee3 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat – Stands toe-to-toe with Nest and lets you tweak the temp with your voice.

Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat – Connect your Ecobee4 to HomeKit to access your thermostat via Siri — or the Home app.

Elgato Eve Energy Switch & Power Meter – Use Siri to turn this smart plug on and off with your voice, or use it to automate whatever you plug into it.

Elgato Eve Room – A sensor to keep tabs on temp, air quality and humidity, which you can then ask Siri about.

Fibaro Flood Sensor-Ask Siri if your basement is flooding.  Apple HomeKit

First Alert Onelink Environment Monitor– Ask Siri for the status of your child’s room.

First Alert OneLink Wi-Fi Smoke and CO Alarm – Siri status updates can’t save First Alert’s uninspired smoke alarm.

Grid Connect ConnectSense Bluetooth Extender – Control Bluetooth devices, even when you’re out of range.

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Grid Connect ConnectSense Smart Outlet – Turn these plugs on and off with Siri or with an app.

Honeywell Lyric Home Security System – Use Siri and Apple’s Home app to check on the status of your security system.

Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat – Use Siri to set the temperature at home with this budget-priced thermostat.

Honeywell Lyric Thermostat Second Generation – Control this thermostat with Siri, but beware its poor location-sensing tech.  Apple HomeKit

Hunter HomeKit-Enabled Ceiling Fan – Ask Siri to turn these fans on and off, or automate them via an app.
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iDevices Instant Switch – Control this Bluetooth switch with Siri — or from Apple’s Home app.

iDevices Outdoor Switch – Turn on outdoor Christmas lights with your voice.

iDevices Socket – Screws into a light socket, giving you app access and Siri voice control.

iDevices Switch – Turn these switches on and off from an app or with Siri.

iDevices Thermostat – Use Siri to control your home temperature.

iDevices Wall Outlet – Plug whatever you like into this outlet, then ask Siri to turn it on and off.  Apple HomeKit

iHome iSP5 SmartPlug – Turn things on and off with Siri.

iHome iSP8 SmartPlug – Turn things on and off with Siri and Alexa.  Apple HomeKit

Incipio CommandKit Wi-Fi Power Strip – Control each power outlet with a Siri command.

Incipio CommandKit Wi-Fi Switch – Tell Siri to dim the lights. No hub needed.

Insteon Hub with HomeKit – Brings Siri and Home app control to Insteon’s family of plugs and light switches.

Kwikset Premis – Punch in your own unique code to get inside — or just tell Siri to let you in.  Apple HomeKit

Lifx Plus Wi-Fi LED Smart Bulb – A color-changing LED with Siri voice control, it has a special IR feature to help night-vision camera visibility.

Lutron Caséta Wireless Lighting Starter Kit – Turn switches on and off with Siri or the Home app. A CNET Editors’ Choice winner.

Nanoleaf Smarter Kit – Control Nanoleaf light bulbs with Siri commands or the Home app.

Netatmo Healthy Home Coach – Ask Siri for indoor air quality, temperature and humidity readings.

Netatmo Smart Smoke Alarm – Ask Siri to check on the status of the alarm.  Apple HomeKit

Philips Hue Beyond – A color-changing, LED table lamp, controllable with your voice.

Philips Hue Go – Use Siri to control this battery-powered LED lamp.

Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus -A strip of color-changing LEDs you can control with Siri.

Philips Hue White Ambiance – LED light bulbs with Siri voice control.  Apple HomeKit

Philips Hue White and Color Ambience Starter Kit – You can control these color-changeable LEDs with Siri.

Schlage Sense Bluetooth Deadbolt – A lock with a number pad that works with Siri. You’ll need an Apple TV to lock and unlock beyond 30 feet.

Sylvania Smart Multicolor LED – Ask Siri to turn this bulb on and off, dim it up and down or change its color. No other hub required.

Withings Home Plus – Use Apple’s Home app to monitor and make adjustments to this security camera.

Yale Assure Keyless Bluetooth Smart Lock – For $75, you can upgrade with $200 keyless smart lock with a module that’ll let you control it using the Home app on your iPhone or iPad, or…  Apple HomeKit

Call Ted at Plano Texas Handyman to discuss the installation of your Smart Home system.  Visit our website at www.planotexashandyman.com for more information.  Apple HomeKit

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