This week marks a big push for new HomeKit accessories. With Apple's big announcement less than two weeks away, it appears many HomeKit device makers were holding out to make their new product announcements around the same time. Perhaps to ride on the Apple marketing wave or maybe everyone is just really jumping on board.... Continue Reading →
Philips Hue for a Childs Time Out Timer!
Here is a great new idea. With the recently updated timer function, the Philips Hue iOS application can let you set a timer to blink the lights. Seeing as I already have Philips Hue light-strips and bulbs in our playroom, it would make a great two minute time-out timer for our child. In the unlikely event... Continue Reading →
Philips Hue Update for iOS Adds Timer Support
Timers Added Philips Hue updated their iOS application today to bring a great new feature but seemingly incomplete feature. Timers, which are now baked right in to the Philips Hue application, allows for the user to set a timer within the application that will have selected rooms blink once the countdown reaches zero. Once you... Continue Reading →
How to use Philips Hue Motion with Other HomeKit Accessories
shhhh...this is a secret way to get Philips Hue Motion Sensors to work with the rest of your home-kit accessories....
A Smart-Home Bedtime Routine for Your Child
As a parent, your child's bedtime might not be something have thought about using your smart-home for but for us it has become another outside the box added benefit of going smart...
I Learned the Hard Way So You Don’t Have To. (“A Quick and Easy Guide to Smart Lighting”)
"A quick and Easy Guide to Smart Lighting."