SUPERCHARGE Your Automations! ⚡️ [HomeKit Edition]

[@mratzelster]

This is the best video you've made so far. And I've watched almost all of them. It is clear and well explained. I hope you'll do more videos on how to create automation....maybe in one of two apps you didn't use in this video. Thank you for your hard work.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you!

[@GregoriusAM]

What a great video! Well organized. Chapters. Awesome. And thank you so very much for no anxiety-inducing background repetitive music! I really really appreciate that!!! Thanks Shane! The best video I’ve seen in a long time for home automation! 😊

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching!

[@sethhubbard698]

Glad to see a KZbinr actually using HomeKit instead of just complaining about its limitations. Keep up the great vids Shane!

[@ShaneCreates]

Haha thanks Seth!

[@inelonwetrust9169]

Great video Shane. As I am new to the smart home space, this info is invaluable.

[@ShaneCreates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@farny6]

Sounds great Shane, that was a great video. Very informative . Going to check these apps out and expand our family’s house abilities and automation 😃👍🏻

[@ShaneCreates]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@jmleon92]

I would love to see how you setup more automations using the Home+ and also how you manage to pair them with with devices taht are not currently supported by Homekit

[@jhk88rph]

I look forward to videos like this - it gives me a good education to building my smart home! Once again, great video Shane!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Jim! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@majerlemel]

Dear Shane, I have been tearing my non existing hair for a week now trying to implement multiple conditions (OR) in native HomeKit/Shortcut environment. Thanks to you showing Home+ it was easily implemented. Now, at least one of five windows has to be detected open in order to execute an alarm triggered by my rain detector on the balcony. Warm nights here in Stockholm, sleeping with open windows, is now a breeze. 🙂

[@ShaneCreates]

Excellent, I’m glad you were able to find a solution. Thanks for watching!

[@francoiss2100]

I love your videos! But i’m looking for a basic sunrise automation when my alarm will run at a given time… crazy that in 2023 it seems we can’t export the hue automations to homekit 😢

[@freshclouds.youtube]

Thank you Shane, this is very helpful!!!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidwillis4545]

What is the display panel mounted on your wall?

[@philliphenderson5474]

One thing I do to get around new scenes being created by a third-party app when creating automations is to create the automation in Apple's Home app first with just one trigger and all end states. Then I add more triggers and conditions through a third-party app. One downside to doing this is that it locks all modifications of the automation end states to the Apple Home app only, which means scrolling through dozens of automations in that app to find the one I want to modify. Since Apple now allows them to be named, this at least makes them easier to find. Overall, I find this set of tradeoffs the easiest way to create and organize automations.

[@pw-gamer2903]

It’s might a wired question but can i make a homekit sensor to a person counter?

[@millbean13]

I get those same weird scene titles with all the random #s and letters but in the home app it still let me delete that string and rename them to something recognizable without affecting the function of the automation. So you don’t need to leave them with those crazy titles. Just FYI if you didn’t know.

[@ShaneCreates]

Great tip!

[@renesotelo1996]

My HomeKit cameras don’t send notifications on my iPhone when the motion sensor is triggered

[@StormCrow42]

I just recently used the Controller app to consolidate the 3 different triggers I had for my kitchen lights to come on (2 different motion sensors and a door sensor). Doing so means that the lights no longer time out on me just because only the in-room sensor knows I'm there but a different automation is that one that triggered the light.

[@tomfrank3406]

Great informative video Shane ! Thanks!

[@ToniAdventures]

Hi Shane! I just got my first HomePod mini. Just learning about all this automation stuff!

[@ShaneCreates]

Hey Toni, welcome to the wonderful world of home automation. I hope the videos are helpful.

[@ToniAdventures]

@@ShaneCreates yes! I am your newest subscriber!!!

[@gavin3188]

Can you rename the automations in the home app when they come from a 3rd party app?

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes, you can.

[@jimvh7557]

Maybe do a video on the security suite you promote as well.. Loved the in-depth examples in this video. Looking forward to the next ones 😊

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Jim! I keep all of my content on KZbin focussed on HomeKit and smart home stuff, so I probably won't do a dedicated video on the security suite. Although, the suite is something that I do use and recommend, as is with every sponsor I work with. I'd be happy to answer any specific questions if you have any. Thanks for watching!

[@charles9860]

I created an automation using When I Leave but it doesnt trigger ? I have my settings share location on can you help

[@jvmoey]

Hi Shane, really need your help. When I click New Automation the People Arrive and People Leave are grey out. I couldn't select it. Appreciate your help.

[@silous8563]

Hi Shane, I am hesitating between "Controller for HomeKit" and Home+6... would you have compared them? Thanks for your opinion or maybe it could be an idea for a video... 😀

[@BlazerRox]

If you use the non-apple apps (Home+, Eve, etc) do they run even if they device they were created on is off? In other words, do they run on your home hub like an AppleTV ?

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes, the automations run on your homekit hub, just like any regular homekit automation.

[@robertog3148]

I have been getting into automation and can’t fine any info for Siri to say good morning when a sensor is trigger. I hope you can help. Thanks for a great channel

[@ShaneCreates]

Unfortunately, it's not very straight forward. Here is a video I did on a workaround to make this happen: Custom Siri Announcements for Your Home - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPPmXp_rNd6esk

[@erob1215]

What kind of lighting do you have for all those lights? Lutron, Phillips, ?? Thanks

[@ShaneCreates]

I have a mixture of lights in my smart home. Most Lutron Caseta for most of my switches. I have a few phillips hue, among others.

[@gregghayes6710]

Excellent video Shane. Very nice teaching of conversations in the recent members discord. :-)

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Gregg!

[@271830066]

How can I use the App Singals to work with Eufy Sensor or other scensors ?? I could not find your video on using Signal.

[@ShaneCreates]

This was my most recent video using the Signals app. In order to trigger signals with sensors, you need to be using the Mac version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4HWqGhsas98paM

[@davidwillis4545]

What is the display panel on your wall to control everything?

[@ShaneCreates]

I have a wall-mounted iPad running the Home app.

[@Keepitsimplesilva]

Your recommendation of Aqara hardware has caused me to take a second look at Home kit. I have been using Alexa for over 2 years, but would prefer using Apple. Thanks for simplifying the process. Really enjoy your videos.

[@AlexanderCaley]

This can be done in the home app by converting an automation to a shortcut. Shortcuts can be pretty dense but can do pretty much whatever you want, even run code and call out for network requests.

[@ShaneCreates]

I agree. Shortcuts can be incredible. The one thing mentioned that you still can't do though in the Home app alone is create an automation with multiple triggers.

[@AlexanderCaley]

@@ShaneCreates ahh good catch, hopefully soon 🙏🏽

[@MarissaWilkins]

Great video! Would love to continue to see more examples of automation. Always fun to see how others use the same tech.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Marissa!

[@markboling5404]

What app is that for the iPad where you weee drawing on

[@martyparshall4368]

Shane, great video. I’ve mostly utilized Alexa/SmartThings in the past, reduced mostly to Alexa over the years. However my family is all App,e for all other parts of our lives. I loved the options your showing off here I’ve been reluctant to switch to HomeKit because it always seemed as if it was more limiting than Alexa, not only for devices but also integrations like the ones you gave examples for. Do you have videos or could you make one that details for an Amazon centric automation setup can move to HomeKit, hopefully in an easier way vs cold turkey and having to buy “all” new devices. Love the channel and the videos thx.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Marty. Unfortunately you'll have to redo all your automations if you move over to homekit. If you are trying to avoid buying all new devices with homekit support, you can look into HOOBS or Homebridge for integrating devices (such as ring, nest, etc) that don't have native HomeKit support. That way you can continue to use the devices you already have. I've done a few videos on each.

[@mrykhoek]

@ Shane Whatley You can get around the automatically created scenes by first starting to create the automation in the home app, then open it in the 3rd party apps and modifying it. I find it annoying and cluttery to have the auto generated scenes showing up in the home app

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes, that true, and I agree. You could even create the scene first in the 3rd party app as well. It only happens when you create a new automation that doesn't use an existing scene. I just wanted to point it out because it can be a little confusing if you've never seen it before.

[@tombe1412]

Okay 👌🏼 this is what I needed. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@ShaneCreates]

Tha is for watching Tom! Glad the video was helpful.

[@karloberreiter]

Hi Shane great compliment to your videos, love them they are the best HomeKit videos on the web. ❤ may I ask a question? Do you know way to trigger automations by a camera events if the cam detects just a person running through the garden during the night, to turn on lights and the Alarmsirene. To do it by camera events and not by motion sensors? Maybe with shortcuts?

[@ShaneCreates]

Thank you Karl! Unfortunately, we currently cannot trigger homekit automations via recording events.

[@Actio83]

Can you combine systems like Hue light to trigger on a Aqara motion detector? Hopefully all controlled in homekit

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes, anything that supports HomeKit can work together in automations. For example, an Aqara motion sensor can turn on your Hue lights.

[@charles9860]

Created a motion detection automation "under the condtion" if the switch is on it will send notification That doesnt work. Tried to remove the under condition and it works fine. any idea?

[@ShaneCreates]

What do you mean send a notification? How are you sending the notificaion?

[@gerrymoloney8339]

Very good videos, I’m trying to something very simple with Aqara, when door opens alarm triggers with 30 sec countdown, I would like to add in a flashing light or warning sound for the 30 sec delay to show the alarm has been triggered, any tips on this, please

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Gerry. Maybe something like... when door opens... convert to shortcut. IF the security system is armed, turn lights on and off and maybe even continue to check the status of the security system all within a repeat action. I'll be releasing a new video soon using "Convert to shortcut" doing some similar things that might help. Stay tuned for that.

[@gerrymoloney8339]

@@ShaneCreates thank you

[@rodrigoruiz976]

Can I do all that in code from my computer? Since I’m a developer.

[@YonisAttiya]

I think Apple can easily add conditions in a way that is user friendly in the native home app, just like what they did in shortcuts app.

[@lenn7963]

Perhaps it could be noted that the native home app actually does support conditions by converting an automation to a (hidden) shortcut. By doing so, you can use the Shortcuts interface to add multiple conditions and actions to an automation. It still allows only one trigger, but the executed action is more advanced, natively. The "convert to shortcut" option can be found at the bottom of the screen where you select the involved devices. @Shane, great job with the channel, good vibes. In the meanwhile I'm continuing Aqara-ing my home :D

[@jurajribarszki6818]

Cant you do all those things in homekit automations in shortcuts?

[@ShaneCreates]

Maybe the conditional stuff, but it would be a little more complicated so setup. Don't think you can do a shortcut automation with multiple triggers tho like you can do with these apps.

[@jurajribarszki6818]

@@ShaneCreates well im switching intensity of light strip this way with one button just stack if functions, not easy but not so hard

[@poolplayer322]

Any recommendations for a Wi-Fi that works well with HomeKit products?

[@ShaneCreates]

Hey Charles. I recommend any decent mesh wifi 6 system by a reputable brand. I've been using Linksys Velop for a while and have been happy with it. Others that come highly recommended by people: Eero, Netgear Orbi, UniFi, just to name a few. Any of these should be good for a smart home setup. Only a few models (some of the Linksys Velop models and the Eero models) support HomeKit Secure Networking, which is another feature completely. But that's not necessary to run a smart home. Just another feature, if it's something you are interested in.

[@Invis_Space]

Have you ever had an issue when creating an automation that after clicking done, you just have an infinite loading wheel? And the automation is never created.

[@martyferrell7776]

Have you ever had apple automations lose scenes or accessories?? I have automations I created and are running but when I go back to edit them it says there are no scenes or accessories for it, and it doesn’t show the if/or/wait steps anymore, when it clearly is running the automation. It just shows the initial trigger… aggravating…

[@ShaneCreates]

I haven't experienced this. Are you setting up these automations in a third party homekit app?

[@FrogLedood]

do you need an apple homepod or can this all be done on your phone?

[@ShaneCreates]

Automations need a HomeKit hub to run, like a HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K

[@ShaneCreates]

Automations need a HomeKit hub to run, like a HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K

[@jns2001]

Hey Shane where can I buy a t-shirt like yours?

[@robertog3148]

I am trying to automate a sensor to activate light with Siri saying good morning when the light turns on. Any help would be appreciated

[@ShaneCreates]

It's not very straightforward, but it is possible. Check out this video to see how I did something similar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPPmXp_rNd6esk

[@robertog3148]

@@ShaneCreates Thank you Shane. Great channel.

[@epic147]

Great video as always Shane! I’m still trying to figure out how to make an automation where the lights change color when motion is detected and then return to previous state after a few minutes and no motion is detected anymore. I’m doing this for Christmas, where all my outdoor lights are set to red, but would like them to change to white when motion is detected by my front door camera and/or doorbell… and then back to red. Any ideas on how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated!

[@ShaneCreates]

Have you tried using "when no motion is detected" as a trigger to turn the lights back to red?

[@eduardosandoval8303]

I love the EVE app. It allows me to do a lot.

[@MateuszBinkowski]

I have troubles with connections in HomeKit many of my devices (Aqara sensors, eve thermostats, yeelight light strips, Xiaomi sensors and custom flashed sockets) are not responding. Using all devices around a year and sometimes is better or worse. Most annoying are eve thermostats on radiators, one or more from five not responding when running scene, not showing actual temperature (then I’m going to eve app and trying to refresh them). Not so happy how it work (or doesn’t). Can someone confirm are these problems are not only in my case?

[@ShaneCreates]

My HomeKit setup, with many devices, is stable for the most part. Some products are better than others. But if you are having issues with all products, it seems like it may be something else. Perhaps it's your wifi? For the Eve Thermos are you using the older bluetooth versions or the newer thread versions (4th gen)? Bluetooth can be problematic in other ways, often slow to respond, etc.

[@MateuszBinkowski]

@@ShaneCreates Only one Eve got thread, but I don’t have HomePod yet. Wi-Fi got range in whole house and got two Apple TV’s as bridges in different rooms. Wife Is annoyed that everyday she had problems with different device (can’t turn on or off light, thermo not responding) bought HomeKit compatible devices because thought that they will be stable as rock 😅

[@jaumebaenagrau3592]

10:46 Hi Shane, hope you´re doing well! I was just wondering, can't you just remove the Scene from Favourites? That way the Scene is there but It's not shown in the Scenes section. Thank you!

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes you can remove a scene from favorites and hide it in the favorites tab, but all scenes will still show up in the room view in the Home app. The Home+ app actually separates these types of scenes from your other scenes and you can choose to hide them in that app. Not a huge deal either way, just something to be aware of.

[@nikohumalamaki1595]

Where do i get one tshirt like that?!?!? ?!?,?

[@ShaneCreates]

Right here: geni.us/ShaneCreatesShop

[@castleranch738]

Definitely following this channel!!! Great video. For the average Apple user, would you say HomeKit is the best smart home ecosystem to buy into simply for its increased privacy? Thanks!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching! The privacy factor is definitely a big reason many people choose Homekit over others. And if you are an Apple household already, it’s a great option in my opinion. That’s why it’s my preference.

[@faengelm]

Great video. In comparing using shortcuts with Homekit versus Home+ 5, is the main difference AND/OR triggers?

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes, a big benefit of Home+ is using And/Or conditions, which can sort of be accomplished with scripting when converting to a shortcut. But one thing you can’t do with shortcuts is have multiple triggers for a single automation, which you can also do with Home+

[@dustintheblindminnesotan]

What kind of tattoo do you have on your right arm?

[@ShaneCreates]

Koi fish, water, cherry blossoms

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

@@ShaneCreates get a homekit tat!

[@peterdle3664]

Another great video!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for watching Peter!

[@stevenadvensky1761]

Hey Shane great video. What hardware or device are you using to control your garage door?

[@ShaneCreates]

I'm currently using the Meross Garage Door Opener. Full video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3O7dKmppMhkjpo

[@Hedrakk1]

I’m wondering… if you’re using third party apps, will the automations be run from the HomePod itself or does your iPhone need to be “present” in your home in order to be able to run those supercharged automations?

[@ShaneCreates]

It's a good question and I should have clarified. The iPhone does not need to be present or even on. The automations run on your HomeKit hubs just as automations that are made with the native Home app. In fact, you can even see the automations in the Home app, once you create them with the 3rd party apps.

[@ojasray1]

it would be great if you can make a video on how to integrate all miscellaneous devices that are kit natively homekit supported - i.e kasa smart switch

[@ShaneCreates]

Look into HOOBS or HomeBridge (done videos on both). Here's my most recent video on HOOBS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpKuaamcgraWhdk

[@CameronL]

Do you need to leave a device home running the home + app or will automations run when the device with the app on it is away?

[@ShaneCreates]

No need to leave a device home running the app. You are still creating HomeKit automations, even with the 3rd party apps, so they run just like automations created in the native Home app.

[@TheJoaolyraaraujo]

Shane can you update your playlists. I watched this video last week and I was trying to find but it wasn’t on the Shortcut/ automation. I’ve been a long time follower but only now I find the time to do some automations. I think you could do a series like Make a scenes for a home How to organize the scenes / automations Automations based on scenes vs accessories And some examples like toggle buttons Motion sensors (out of hue so they don’t change scenes while lamps on) I know you did all this before. But is more likely a video to organize and build a solid HomeKit organized house. I think this video is the nem 101 automation. Change the title 😜

[@Alfernav]

I’ve been triying to automate my sons bedroom light, BUT only when he’s home. Can’t seem to find my way around it. < Run an automation at a certain time in the room light - IF my son is Home > < If my Son is NOT home> Don’t run automation. The automation is called set to 10:30pm on weekdays hahahaha.

[@Alfernav]

At least the Home App only lets me choose “If I’m Home”. And I want to make the Light Flash RED a couple of times.

[@ShaneCreates]

@@Alfernav I'm not sure if you can specify a certain person (other than yourself) as a condition for a time-based automation. I think your only option is "when somebody is home" which probably doesn't help.

[@Alfernav]

@@ShaneCreates exactly. It should be able to specify from the people added to the HomeKit app 😅

[@mikebeals4129]

I sure wish there was a way to “run shortcut” in home automations! If you have a way to add a shortcut made by a “Siri shortcuts” device please let me know 😂! Great video, thank you!

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Mike! The only way to do it is via your Mac, using shortcuts on your Mac. I covered that in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4HWqGhsas98paM

[@mikebeals4129]

@@ShaneCreates awesome! Thank you. I do hope to upgrade my old laptop to a MacBook here in the future, this just gives me even more reasons to do so.

[@Jeremy_Poland]

Great video, and I have downloaded two of the 3rd party home apps you mentioned. I just have a question for you. If you make an automation on an iPad and then take this out of the house leaving your home hub to run things (in my case a HomePod mini) will it still work? If the 3rd party app does something that the native home app doesn’t , will the HomePod still follow this routine? Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas 😎

[@ShaneCreates]

Hey Jeremy and Merry Christmas to you! So yea, the automations still run on your HomeKit hub just as any automation created in the native Home app. As I mentioned, these app still use the HomeKit framework. It's all being done in Homekit, these apps just give you more access to that framework than the home app.

[@dadfixdit]

Nice as always Shane! Question: Before I take the plunge and buy one of the recommended apps-do any of them give you more control over HKSV than Apple does? I really want to create a “cutting the grass” automation that essentially disarms all my HKSV cameras for an hour or two or at least mutes the notifications for a set time. Thanks as always for any help.

[@BlazerRox]

Can you rename those funky scenes that get auto-created?

[@ShaneCreates]

Yes, you can.

[@michaelthompson657]

Great video Shane! I’d definitely like you to go more in depth

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks Michael!

[@michaelthompson657]

@@ShaneCreates not a problem, keep it up!

[@jaspervanberkel8930]

If you create the beginning of an automation in the original HomeKit app first and then edit it in home+ 5 (or I suppose any other app), you won’t have the weird new scenes added to your HomeKit!

[@me40puh28]

If you create automation initially in Home app and then modify Triggers and/or Conditions in Home+5 should not create scene in Home app

[@SergioFilhoTech]

Hi Shane, I’m about to start a KZbin Channel, I was looking for a video that you gives some tips about lighting your walls with some RGB LEDs to make this gradient effect with the colors… I don’t know if I saw this video in your channel or in other KZbinr’s channel. If you have the link to this video, help me finding it 👍🏼 thank you. awesome video btw

[@ShaneCreates]

Hey Sergio. I haven't made a video on that specifically. I'm just using two LED spotlights pointed at the wall for my background lighting.

[@watch_your_six]

Where did you buy that shirt LOL

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

home+ NLA

[@ShaneCreates]

geni.us/Home5

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

@@ShaneCreates great,thanks for clearing that up.

[@DanielGarcia-mw8zg]

They suck, like having to confirm an automation for garage door openers…

[@johnnygab4376]

I like your videos and I find them informative, but you seem to give off an anti-mask anti-VAX , tRUMPTERD vibe. Which seems really odd for a tech tuber.

[@ShaneCreates]

🤔 you got all that from a home automation video...?