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Apple Home Insights
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Building up your Apple smart home, through tutorials, reviews and more. https://applehomeinsights.com
Get started with your #AppleHome, and learn the differences between scenes and automations. #smarthome #homekit #heysiri
Apple Home basics: Understanding scenes and automations
Learn about the difference between scenes and automations, and how to best work with them in Apple Home.
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May 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This one's a little personal to me. Apple has made some leaps in terms of making Siri more accessible for people who stutter or have other speech disorders. But these options haven't made it to the smart home. Here's what Apple needs to do! #stutteringawarenessweek #smarthome #applehome #homekit
How Apple’s smart home tech could empower people who stutter
While Apple has made some efforts to make using Siri easier on iOS devices for stutterers, those efforts haven’t reached the smart home.
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May 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
@goveeofficial.bsky.social has some amazing dynamic scenes that you can use right within their app. But as an Apple Home user, did you know you can bring these into Siri Shortcuts, to create your own complex scenes or automations?

#applehome #siri #shortcuts #smarthome #govee #smartlights
Let there be light! Using Govee dynamic scenes in your Apple Home
With Siri Shortcuts, it’s easier than ever to bring Govee’s scenes into your smart home.
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May 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Keeping track of your smart home device codes can be a pain. HomePass makes it easy! #applehome #smarthome #homekit #homepass
Review: Keep track of your smart home device codes with HomePass
HomePass lets you store your Apple Home and Matter codes right in a single app.
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May 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Home Assistant 2025.5 🎉

Smarter backups with per-location retention, Z-Wave Long Range support, an improved entity picking experience, tons of new voices for Home Assistant Cloud, and the ability to just paste YAML directly into your automations.

www.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/05...
May 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Dummy switches are some of the most powerful "devices" you can have in your smart home. Here's three of my favorite ways to use dummy switches in your Apple Home. #homekit #applehome #homeassistant #smarthome
Three dummy switches to level up your Apple Home
Dummy switches are a great way to unlock automations and commands. Here are three of my favorite ways to use dummy switches.
medium.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Shane Whatley's got a great video this morning, about taking your Apple Home a step further. Check it out! #smarthome #applehome #homekit #homeassistant #homebridge
Beyond HomeKit: Upgrade Your Apple Smart Home!
YouTube video by Shane Whatley
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May 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Never overcharge again, with this automation with Home Assistant, a power strip, an Eve outlet, and an Aqara mini switch. #smarthome #smartgarage #homeassistant applehomeinsights.com/automating-m...
Automating my garage charging station with Home Assistant
I recently had the idea to elevate my garage a bit, developing a charging station for my camera batteries and cordless drill set.
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May 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Really cool idea by @home-assistant.io
We're thrilled to formally announce the 2025 Home Assistant Community Day! 🎉

We have 13 ⁉️ pre-planned meetups setup for HA Community Day on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. 👏🏻 See them here: lu.ma/haday2025

Check out how to register or set up a meetup in your own area 👇🏼

#HomeAutomation #SmartHome
Register today for Community Day 2025
On May 24th join in on meetups happening around the world.
www.home-assistant.io
April 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
After a little break, I'm back with some new content. This time, I show you how to create your very own personalized DJ, with the help of Aqara's new H2 switch. #applehome #smarthome #aqara #homepods #homekit
Creating your own personal DJ, with a wall switch and smart button
Learn how to turn a smart wall switch and button into an automated DJ setup for your home or office.
medium.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Mark S may have no idea who Jake from State Farm is, but a new ad featuring the insurance company and Apple TV+ hit "Severance" brings them together.
Jake from State Farm ends up on the Severed Floor in silly ad crossover
Mark S may have no idea who Jake from State Farm is, but a new ad featuring the insurance company and Apple TV+ hit "Severance" brings them together.
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February 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Ever have a water leak from your washing machine or dishwasher? Beyond just cool automations, smart homes can help you get alerted of problems in your home before they turn into disasters. #applehome #smarthome
Five smart devices to prevent disaster in your home
Smart home devices can be used for lighting effects and automations, but there are equally important devices that can help keep us at ease.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Ever wonder how you can better integrate your Sonos speakers into your Apple Home? Check out Soro, an app that brings integration via Siri Shortcuts.
How to use Soro to unlock shortcuts for your Sonos speakers
Using Soro, I’m able to integrate Sonos speakers more into my Apple smart home than ever.
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February 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Apple has shown us a peek into the long term future with its Pixar-like robot, a peek into the very near future with the iPhone SE 4, and just maybe an alternative future where it makes all its apps work on Android, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Apple's robot Pixar lamp, iPhone SE 4, and Apple TV+ on Android, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has shown us a peek into the long term future with its Pixar-like robot, a peek into the very near future with the iPhone SE 4, and just maybe an alternative future where it makes all its apps work on Android, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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February 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Already ordered five of the new Aqara T2 bulbs. How do they compare to Nanoleaf? Read on. #aqara #nanoleaf #smarthome #applehome #smartbulbs #matter
Aqara vs. Nanoleaf: Who takes the smart bulb crown?
Nanoleaf’s smart bulbs have been a favorite for years, so how do Aqara’s new bulbs compare?
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February 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
As a brand-new CarPlay user (thanks @hyundaiofamerica.bsky.social), I'm excited to see this!
January 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Well, gonna need these in my life.
LEGO Tim Cook & Steve Jobs mini figures.
January 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Elevate your bedtime routine, with this Siri Shortcut. #smarthome #iPhone #applehome
How to create a bedtime scene with Siri Shortcuts
When I first got started developing my Apple smart home, one of the things I wanted was a dynamic bedtime scene. Apple Home has a built-in…
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January 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Super excited to see what's coming out of CES this year. #applehome #smarthome #ces
The top 6 devices I’m excited about from CES 2024
While I’m watching from home this year, there were a few devices that caught my eye. Here are my top Apple Home devices of CES 2025.
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January 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM