Install homebridge using: npm install -g homebridge Install this plugin using: npm install -g homebridge-nest Update your configuration file. See sample-config.json snippet below. It is Strongly ...

Unlucky for Apple users, neither Ring nor Nest devices are compatible with Apple HomeKit. Ultimately the deciding factors between buying a Ring and Nest video doorbell will be your budget and your ...

Smart home devices like the Google nest have become as commonplace in our homes as microwaves or TVs. Working with speakers, thermostats, cameras, and doorbells, they have completely transformed our ...

Controller for HomeKit is an alternative way of controlling and setting up your HomeKit accessories, scenes, and automations from your iPhone. While the app has been around for some time, this month ...

On Raspberry Pi you might want to use OMX for transcoding as CPU on the board is too slow. In that case, make sure the ffmpeg you installed has h264_omx support. There are pre-compiled deb online if ...

Whether you prefer HomeKit, Amazon Alexa ... a common wire (C wire), Meross offers an adapter to add compatibility (Nest has offered this for years). The thermostat’s glass panel design fits ...

Apple introduced the new HomeKit architecture in 2022, with the aim of improving the experience of using HomeKit devices. But while the upgrade to this new architecture has been optional so far, ...

If you’re looking for a HomeKit-compatible thermostat, we recommend checking out something from Ecobee. The Nest Learning Thermostat also looks pretty great, and thanks to the fact that it’s ...

HomeKit Weekly is a series dedicated to smart home accessories ... a common wire (C wire), Meross provides an adapter for added compatibility (similar to what Nest has offered for years). The ...

Apple is set to discontinue support for the older version of its HomeKit architecture, meaning that users will be forced to upgrade with the release of iOS 18.4. The upgrade itself was entirely ...

HomeKit has changed how I interact with many of the rooms in my house. While lighting and cameras tend to have the spotlight for most people as they can easily see the impact, environment ...