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Check which door or window sensors are open using Shortcuts
If you’ve ever left the house or gone to bed and thought “Did I leave a window open?”, this one’s for you.
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Check which door or window sensors are open using Shortcuts
If you’ve ever left the house or gone to bed and thought “Did I leave a window open?”, this one’s for you.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
IKEA BILRESA Dual Button Remote (Matter) - First Impressions.
Not every smart home accessory needs to be clever.
Sometimes you just want a physical button you can press to make something happen.
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IKEA BILRESA Dual Button Remote (Matter) - First Impressions in Apple Home
Not every smart home accessory needs to be clever. Sometimes you just want a physical button you can press to make something happen, without opening an app, talking to Siri, or explaining your setup t...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor – 1 Year Later (Zones, Ghosting, and What I’d Buy Now)
I’ve had the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 installed for just over a year, and it’s become one of those smart devices you stop thinking about… because it just quietly does its job.
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Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor – 1 Year Later (Zones, Ghosting, and What I’d Buy Now)
I’ve had the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 installed in my office for just over a year, and it’s become one of those smart home devices you stop thinking about… because it just quietly does its job.
https://homekituk.framer.website/articles/aqara-fp2-presence-sensor-–-1-year-later-(zones-ghosting-and-what-i’d-buy-now)
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
If Matter, Thread, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth still feel like buzzwords rather than something useful, this one’s for you.

A plain-English look at what actually matters in Apple Home 👇

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Matter, Thread, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: what actually matters in Apple Home
If you’ve ever had Apple Home show “No Response”, you’ve probably wondered the same thing I have: Is this my Wi-Fi?, Is it the device?, Is it Matter?, Do I need Thread?, Why does Bluetooth sometimes f...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Fix “No Response” in Apple Home: 12 checks that solve it fast
If you’ve opened the Apple Home app and seen “No Response”, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common smart home problems, and it usually has a simple cause.
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Fix “No Response” in Apple Home: 12 checks that solve it fast
If you’ve opened the Apple Home app and seen “No Response”, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common smart home problems, and it usually has a simple cause. In this guide, I’ll walk you through t...
https://homekituk.framer.website/articles/fix-“no-response”-in-apple-home-11-checks-that-solve-it-fast
January 24, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Convert Home Automations to Shortcuts (and Make Automations Feel Smarter)
Learn how to convert an Apple Home automation into a shortcut so you can add smarter logic.

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Convert Home Automations to Shortcuts (and Make Automations Feel Smarter)
Learn how to convert an Apple Home automation into a shortcut so you can add smarter logic, prevent brightness overrides, and build reliable motion-triggered lighting with real control.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Review: Eve Motion Sensor
The Eve Motion Sensor is a powerhouse for smart home automation, combining advanced motion detection, state-of-the-art connectivity options, and seamless integration with Apple HomeKit.
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Review: Eve Motion Sensor
The Eve Motion Sensor is a powerhouse for smart home automation, combining advanced motion detection, state-of-the-art connectivity options, and seamless integration with Apple HomeKit. For those who ...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Home Automation: Motion Detection.
In this guide I'll show you how to create a basic automation using motion from a motion sensor as the trigger.

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Home Automation: Motion Detection.
In this guide I'll show you how to create a basic automation using motion from a motion sensor as the trigger.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Night-Only Charging Automation in iOS Shortcuts Using Regex
If you charge your iPhone at night, you can turn that simple habit into a genuinely useful little routine. iOS Shortcuts can trigger an automation the moment your phone connects to power.

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Home automations and iOS shortcuts
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January 21, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Restarting vs Resetting Your HomePod.
If you’ve ever had a HomePod moment where music stops mid-song, Siri ignores you completely, or the top light does something… creative… you’re not alone.

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Restarting vs Resetting Your HomePod.
If you’ve ever had a HomePod moment where music stops mid-song, Siri ignores you completely, or the top light does something… creative… you’re not alone.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Updating firmware on AirPods
How to check current firmware version and install firmware updates.

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Updating firmware on AirPods
How to check current firmware version and install firmware updates
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January 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM