Ultimate APPLE Smart Home Tour! (2024) 🍎

[@markboyd5456]

Hi I am having difficulty automating my bathroom lights using an eve motion sensor and home assistant to come on at night when I go to the bathroom, please can you assist?

[@AdamsTechLife]

i haven't used home assistant before tbh so i'm not sure how it works

[@smubarizify]

How do you power your outdoor cameras? I don't have power points that I can use and was wondering if you can use a POE switch and run an ethernet cable to power them?

[@AdamsTechLife]

they're battery powered

[@georgehafner2462]

Hello I just bought an apple HomeKit, Mini, set it up to control two new Schlage encode plus locks, they work with the lock unlocking and locking with the app, but when I say to the mini”unlock Schlage Entrance Lock” it responds “ before I can help with that you’ll need to add a first name or nickname to your information in contacts” and doesn’t unlock the lock, what do I need to do to correct this so it opens the lock, thanks

[@AdamsTechLife]

maybe try restarting the min or your phone? that name should be something siri should be able to do/unlock

[@tikass9901]

Hey Adam, how do u set up privacy on amazon home automation. I would like to use their speaker to connect my aqara door sensor to let us know which door is open.

[@Techlifeandmore]

You can't really. Amazon runs in the cloud.

[@AdamsTechLife]

don't think that's possible tbh... you might be able to ask alexa if a sensor is open but i don't that's a supported feature

[@jeffjacobsky6487]

Please let me know how you setup apple when you turn on to turn on and off the background lights on your tv I want to do the same having issue setting up

[@AdamsTechLife]

create automation when tv is on > light turns on. when tv turns off > light turns off. choose when "an accessory is controlled" in the home app.

[@wilty5]

Does the Lutron Aurora Dimmer Switch work with Home Assistant and is that a way to incorporate it into Apple Home?

[@AdamsTechLife]

I don't use HA myself so i can't say from experience but here's a link showing how it can be done: community.home-assistant.io/t/how-to-integrate-lutron-aurora-dimmers-with-home-assistant/231190#setting-up-zigbee-with-home-assistant

[@wilty5]

Thanks

[@vinzleow3817]

Would it be possible to have some sort of siren in case someone tries to break in?

[@AdamsTechLife]

yes, there's many ways to do this. i'm making a video on this idea.

[@vinzleow3817]

Oh that would be great! Thanks!

[@vinzleow3817]

@@AdamsTechLife Nice! Looking forward to that video!

[@roblowe746]

How do you get multiple shortcuts in one shortcut widget on the Home Screen?

[@AdamsTechLife]

create a menu action and you can add shortcut actions or anything else you want to add

[@JayeRock]

I can’t get my animations in HomeKit to work, I can’t connect my Apple TV or my iPad as a hub. I am on the latest iOS please help me

[@AdamsTechLife]

the ipad can't be a home hub when you upgrade to the new home architecture. try setting up your Apple TV in the home app by restarting it or re setting it up.

[@federicodalfo285]

If I have Matter smart plugs or smart balls, do I need the Apple Homepod/Google Home or Alexa? Can I control my lights with Siri (from my iPhone with my voice) or from my iPhone/iPad/Macbook with the HomeKit App? Also, can 2 people who are living together with their own devices (iPhone/iPad/Macbook) control at the same time and Sync the HomeKit app? Thank you so much!🙏🏻

[@AdamsTechLife]

you'll need a matter controller for each device you want to use the device in. the home works on all apple devices and devices can be controlled with siri as well as shared with other family members at the same time.

[@Mr.C0ffee]

Is there really no good alternative to Philips hue? 😔 that has hub support and reliable?

[@AdamsTechLife]

Lutron is the closest for non smart bulbs but don’t support color.

[@Aripigetitin24]

Where can I purchase the case for three Apple TV remote?

[@AdamsTechLife]

link in description :)

[@ricardobranch1375]

Adam, what do you use to mount your light strips behind the TV?

[@AdamsTechLife]

it's little mounting clips on amazon - links in the description of the video :)

[@ricardobranch1375]

Adam, i picked up those clips you recommended. They work great! Thank you Sir!

[@hypnotechno]

what is apple system going to be like with the AI release?

[@AdamsTechLife]

not much in the home app. more so with using siri if i was guessing to control devices like maybe control multiple devices at once, create advanced automations using voice, etc

[@Sah-dd1zh]

Thanks for the tour! A couple notable things…1) i have a 4 year old and 10 month old girls and totally agree that seeing memories of them even months ago can bring a tear to your eye pretty quickly, and 2) i saw you had impractical jokes on for a split second…man i love that show and would give anything if Joe was still on there.

[@AdamsTechLife]

that's great to hear :) and impractical jokers is amazing!!!

[@hzoltan13]

Hi! 10:56 just you get the notification if somebody open the door, or could you set up your wife or anybody can get it? I can't set it up, I always receive the notifications :(

[@AdamsTechLife]

notifications are configured on a per device basis so you'll have to enable the alert on her device as well

[@hzoltan13]

@@AdamsTechLife Thank you! We found the solution!

[@saisusheelsunkara462]

Looks good. Like your homecam widgets on iphone. Regarding using contact sensor to turn on lights, it sounds incomplete as not every room will have door opened while using. You are just relying on open state to turn on lights and close state for turn off which is not complete. I do not keep open my closet door in the bathroom while I am inside. Same with laundry room, I close the door while I am cleaning the lint of my dryer or vacuuming the room just to avoid it getting scattered into other rooms.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for your thoughts. My smart home is designed to work for my wife and I, your needs may vary. What works for me might not work for you, and vice versa ;)

[@jessicaanastasio6114]

Can you share that Apple TV shortcut!

[@ashmakes21]

Why don’t you set up a home assistant server and use HomeKit as the frontend

[@AdamsTechLife]

Sounds too complicated...

[@ashmakes21]

@@AdamsTechLife Yes it may sound complicated and setting it up may be a bit challenging, but if you follow some KZbin videos then you will wish, why Didn’t I do this before. Also you can connect all the devices even those that aren’t supported in home kit

[@nickpanzeca7640]

Hi Adam great video. Is there a 3way smart switch you recommend for Apple Home e?

[@AdamsTechLife]

I'm not too familiar with 3 way switches but I think Lutron makes a 3 way switches and Lutron is great

[@nickpanzeca7640]

@@AdamsTechLife 3 way is when a light is controlled by 2 different switches in the same room. I thought Lutron would be good

[@kclaxton1]

@@nickpanzeca7640 Get the lutron diva with pico remote

[@toddbierbaum8479]

Please do an episode on current HomeKit/Matter RGB recessed lights!

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for the video suggestion :)

[@zemismartofficial]

Hi Adam,would you like to review Zemismart matter devices?We will provide free sample for you.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Sned me an email ;)

[@zemismartofficial]

@@AdamsTechLife okay dear.

[@Not_now_dave]

Great video. Just need to fix the face blur

[@AdamsTechLife]

Yeah i realized it was out of focus after recording :( Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kingd3823]

question. Can any of these gadgets use Power Over Ethernet for power but still be used under apple home kit? I always wondered about that about smart locks.

[@AdamsTechLife]

not natively. poe isn't a natively supported feature from apple. you might be able to use third party bridges but nothing natively is available currently.

[@cbaiia]

When your Apple TV is more expensive than your actual tv

[@AdamsTechLife]

For my office tv...it was lol. all native TV OS's are horrible imo. apple's tvos software is incredible

[@satishbabuvemula2981]

Hi

[@satishbabuvemula2981]

Hi

[@tackleviewchannel3620]

To make it a bit easier you could setup the aquara button so that 1 click is off and one click is on. The whole bunch of bridges behind the tv looks like a total mess. The Philips tv has ambiance so you dont need the lightstrip. My autistic brain cant handle it , black wires on white things and visa versa. Basically nothings seems clean and covert , not even that homepod stand which still shows the wires, it needs a cover on the front. Maybe just the way the video was shot..

[@AdamsTechLife]

1 click to run different tasks works..just slower than 2 separate pressed. As far as the aesthetics, thank you for your thoughts and for watching :)

[@patrick4003]

Thank for sharing. Instead of double tapping your button. Make a rule that IF open, close IF closed, open the light

[@Techlifeandmore]

Convert to shortcut automations in Apple home are pretty slow unfortunately.

[@AdamsTechLife]

that's a good idea, but i found it to respond slower than having 2 separate automations but that is a good tip!

[@alexispena2010]

I love this idea but hate how slow it is to execute. I only use it in one specific spot at home that doesn’t have to be family or guest friendly and remain intuitive.

[@HarryRose]

Have you not heard that Eufy has been caught uploading and saving footage from users cameras?

[@AdamsTechLife]

I have heard this

[@sarabradley919]

Great video!! ❤ Mary-jane is a future smart home guru like her daddy

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for watching! 😊 ❤️

[@JoshsSmartHome]

Nice video Adam. Thanks for sharing

[@AdamsTechLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@adas2409]

1:15 why is your face so blurry?

[@AdamsTechLife]

camera focus issues lol

[@GaryMetzker]

Damn. Why so many HomePods dude?

[@AdamsTechLife]

They all serve a purpose :)

[@thomastevis8655]

Awesome videos sorry I’m soo late

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for watching! 😊 ❤️

[@sleptcat101]

subbed because the baby said so.

[@AdamsTechLife]

❤️

[@techtiger6368]

I just use Google home or Amazon

[@AdamsTechLife]

Great!

[@errole]

Not cross platform.

[@AdamsTechLife]

most of my devices are :)

[@ACE__BOOGIE]

WE GET IT U HAVE A DAUGHTER! WE’RE HERE FOR HOMEKIT STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT ABT HER.

[@hugominettivisuals]

Jesus leave the man alone, hes aloud to care about his child and incorporate her as much as he damn wants

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊 ❤️

[@ACE__BOOGIE]

@@hugominettivisuals IF HE WANT TO DO THAT HE SHOULD MAKE A FAMILY CHANNEL.

[@hugominettivisuals]

@@ACE__BOOGIEif you are so bothered just leave and dont watch… dumbass 😂

[@jaidendechon7960]

Only on KZbin will you find clowns triggered by seeing a FAMILY in a video about a home 😂