Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi!
I have to check with Panasonic.
Thanks for the info.
/A

> 28 nov. 2018 kl. 11:50 skrev Matthew Horspool :
> 
> Hi Anders,
> The starter kit, with room stat and bridge, costs about £200. Radiator valves 
> cost about £60 each but you don't need those straight away.
> Unfortunately I don't know about heat pump compatibility especially not 
> outside the UK. However, as far as the electronics are concerned it can 
> function in the same way as an old fashioned dial stat – just a glorified 
> on/off switch really. If your heat pump can take a dial stat it can probably 
> take Tado.
> Matthew
>  
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
>  <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg
> Sent: 27 November 2018 22:38
> To: 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries  <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>>
> Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?
>  
> Hi!
> What did you pay for that one?
> I don’t think this can be connected right away to my Heat pump.
> /A
> 
> 
> 27 nov. 2018 kl. 11:28 skrev Matthew Horspool  <mailto:mhorsp...@live.co.uk>>:
>  
> Hi,
> For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
> because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have to 
> use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
> The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart 
> radiator valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app 
> and reduces the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further and 
> further away from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature gradually 
> as you return, so if your house is particularly cold and you're far away, the 
> heating will switch on long before you arrive home.
> Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
> the house.
> The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a model 
> of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, 
> instead of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to be 
> warm by 7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up at 
> 6:00 AM, but on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
> Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
> just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not 
> sure how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I 
> couldn't recommend it highly enough.
> Matthew
>  
> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] 
> Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?
>  
> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
> Ecobee3.
> Donna
>  
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  <mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:
>  
> Hi Donna,
>  
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home. 
>  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>  
> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>  
> temperature,
> humidity,
> motion,
> sound and,
> light.
>  
> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
> monitor through the iHome Control app.
>  
> More information at:
>  
> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>  
> <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.ca%2Fen-ca%2Fproduct%2Fihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc%2F10488097.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cadd80eb332e247df318a08d654b8ee4b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636789550576837949&sdata=IS2JNdQBIAOu21RL0Rbvg6Jd1q21%2Fkt5tf2QwE2fUu8%3D&reserved=0>
>  
> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
> of them accessible.
>  
> Jeff
>  
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
> wrote:
>  
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> thanks for this.  These are some

RE: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Matthew Horspool]

Hi Anders,
The starter kit, with room stat and bridge, costs about £200. Radiator valves 
cost about £60 each but you don't need those straight away.
Unfortunately I don't know about heat pump compatibility especially not outside 
the UK. However, as far as the electronics are concerned it can function in the 
same way as an old fashioned dial stat – just a glorified on/off switch really. 
If your heat pump can take a dial stat it can probably take Tado.
Matthew

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg
Sent: 27 November 2018 22:38
To: 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

Hi!
What did you pay for that one?
I don’t think this can be connected right away to my Heat pump.
/A


27 nov. 2018 kl. 11:28 skrev Matthew Horspool 
mailto:mhorsp...@live.co.uk>>:

Hi,
For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have to 
use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart radiator 
valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app and reduces 
the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further and further away 
from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature gradually as you return, 
so if your house is particularly cold and you're far away, the heating will 
switch on long before you arrive home.
Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
the house.
The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a model 
of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, instead 
of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to be warm by 
7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up at 6:00 AM, but 
on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not sure 
how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I couldn't 
recommend it highly enough.
Matthew

From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com]
Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of these 
interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to have a 
thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the Ecobee3.
Donna




On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick 
mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:

Hi Donna,

All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home.  
I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.

The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:

temperature,
humidity,
motion,
sound and,
light.

Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
monitor through the iHome Control app.

More information at:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.ca%2Fen-ca%2Fproduct%2Fihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc%2F10488097.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cadd80eb332e247df318a08d654b8ee4b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636789550576837949&sdata=IS2JNdQBIAOu21RL0Rbvg6Jd1q21%2Fkt5tf2QwE2fUu8%3D&reserved=0>

I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all of 
them accessible.

Jeff




On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Hi Jeff,

thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they all 
controllable by Siri?

Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
Thanks,
Donna





On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick 
mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:

Hi Donna,

I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also have 
several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I have an 
August Smart Lock.

I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.

Tia,
Jeff




On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Hi all,

I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  Wondering 
what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that you 
particularly like?
TIA,
Donna

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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi!
What did you pay for that one?
I don’t think this can be connected right away to my Heat pump.
/A

> 27 nov. 2018 kl. 11:28 skrev Matthew Horspool :
> 
> Hi,
> For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
> because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have to 
> use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
> The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart 
> radiator valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app 
> and reduces the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further and 
> further away from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature gradually 
> as you return, so if your house is particularly cold and you're far away, the 
> heating will switch on long before you arrive home.
> Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
> the house.
> The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a model 
> of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, 
> instead of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to be 
> warm by 7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up at 
> 6:00 AM, but on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
> Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
> just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not 
> sure how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I 
> couldn't recommend it highly enough.
> Matthew
>  
> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] 
> Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?
>  
> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
> Ecobee3.
> Donna
>  
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  <mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:
>  
> Hi Donna,
>  
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home. 
>  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>  
> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>  
> temperature,
> humidity,
> motion,
> sound and,
> light.
>  
> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
> monitor through the iHome Control app.
>  
> More information at:
>  
> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>  
> <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.ca%2Fen-ca%2Fproduct%2Fihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc%2F10488097.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ccac2ce9c8edd43f6f5f008d652f772ae%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636787620058986572&sdata=2oKEwB8p3Vuzgw83tg7ZCNEybLg5%2BgNIu7yx%2BHLHDbc%3D&reserved=0>
>  
> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
> of them accessible.
>  
> Jeff
>  
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
> wrote:
>  
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
> all controllable by Siri?
> 
> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
> Thanks,
> Donna
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  <mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
> have an August Smart Lock.
> 
> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
> 
> Tia,
> Jeff
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  Wondering 
> what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that you 
> particularly like?
> TIA,
> Donna
> 
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> The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries 
> list.
> 
> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of 

Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

That really does sound cool.  Though I have to say you couldn't pay me to trade 
in forced air for radiator heat.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Nov 27, 2018, at 6:29 AM, Matthew Horspool  wrote:
> 
> Hi John,
> You're right, a lot of those features are becoming more common now, but I 
> haven't found another system that has all of them all in one place, 
> especially the smart TRVs.
> The real gem is that the TRVs can talk to each other and the main thermostat. 
> So say your heating is set to 20°C and every room in your house is at 20°C or 
> above, except your living room which is at 18°C. The TRV in the living room 
> will detect that the living room is too cold and send a command to override 
> the main thermostat and switch it on so that the living room can get some 
> heat. At the same time, it will also send a command to all the other TRVs to 
> close up, so only the living room radiator actually gets warm. Works like a 
> charm and makes my house feel so much more comfortable! Once the living room 
> is up to temperature it will cancel the thermostat override, so the heating 
> will switch off again.
> As for saving more by using manual mode, I'm of the opinion that that's a 
> false economy in so many ways, but this is the good thing about having 
> personal choice.
> Matthew
>  
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> 
> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of John JD Denning
> Sent: 27 November 2018 12:20
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?
>  
> I believe those features are pretty common now. The Nast has always done all 
> of that. No I never use the automatic modes. I prefer controlling that as I 
> need it. I get more savings that way. I guess I’m just a cheapskate, and a 
> control freak. 😸
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 27, 2018, at 05:28, Matthew Horspool  <mailto:mhorsp...@live.co.uk>> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
> because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have to 
> use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
> The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart 
> radiator valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app 
> and reduces the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further and 
> further away from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature gradually 
> as you return, so if your house is particularly cold and you're far away, the 
> heating will switch on long before you arrive home.
> Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
> the house.
> The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a model 
> of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, 
> instead of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to be 
> warm by 7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up at 
> 6:00 AM, but on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
> Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
> just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not 
> sure how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I 
> couldn't recommend it highly enough.
> Matthew
>  
> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] 
> Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?
>  
> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
> Ecobee3.
> Donna
>  
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  <mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:
>  
> Hi Donna,
>  
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home. 
>  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>  
> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>  
> temperature,
> humidity,
> motion,
> sound and,
> light.
>  
> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
> monitor thr

Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Well, then we're two of a kind.  I also prefer controlling the nest myself.  I 
did try setting a schedule for when the heat would go on and off, but it wasn't 
very accessible at the time.

BTW, got the shortcut/Google Assistant setup working.  Thanks again for 
pointing it out.  I never would have thought to use Siri to run Google 
Assistant.  I kind of like it - you know controlling a Google product with an 
Apple product.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Nov 27, 2018, at 6:19 AM, John JD Denning  wrote:
> 
> I believe those features are pretty common now. The Nast has always done all 
> of that. No I never use the automatic modes. I prefer controlling that as I 
> need it. I get more savings that way. I guess I’m just a cheapskate, and a 
> control freak. 😸
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 27, 2018, at 05:28, Matthew Horspool  <mailto:mhorsp...@live.co.uk>> wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
>> because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have 
>> to use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
>> The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart 
>> radiator valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app 
>> and reduces the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further 
>> and further away from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature 
>> gradually as you return, so if your house is particularly cold and you're 
>> far away, the heating will switch on long before you arrive home.
>> Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
>> the house.
>> The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a 
>> model of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, 
>> instead of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to 
>> be warm by 7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up 
>> at 6:00 AM, but on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
>> Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
>> just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not 
>> sure how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I 
>> couldn't recommend it highly enough.
>> Matthew
>>  
>> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] 
>> Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
>> Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?
>>  
>> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
>> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
>> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
>> Ecobee3.
>> Donna
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick > <mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:
>>  
>> Hi Donna,
>>  
>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>>  
>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>>  
>> temperature,
>> humidity,
>> motion,
>> sound and,
>> light.
>>  
>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
>> can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>>  
>> More information at:
>>  
>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>>  
>> <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.ca%2Fen-ca%2Fproduct%2Fihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc%2F10488097.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ccac2ce9c8edd43f6f5f008d652f772ae%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636787620058986572&sdata=2oKEwB8p3Vuzgw83tg7ZCNEybLg5%2BgNIu7yx%2BHLHDbc%3D&reserved=0>
>>  
>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
>> of them accessible.
>>  
>> Jeff
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>> wrote:
>>  
>> Hi Jeff,
>> 
>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
>> all controllable by Siri?
>> 
>&g

RE: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Matthew Horspool]

Hi John,
You're right, a lot of those features are becoming more common now, but I 
haven't found another system that has all of them all in one place, especially 
the smart TRVs.
The real gem is that the TRVs can talk to each other and the main thermostat. 
So say your heating is set to 20°C and every room in your house is at 20°C or 
above, except your living room which is at 18°C. The TRV in the living room 
will detect that the living room is too cold and send a command to override the 
main thermostat and switch it on so that the living room can get some heat. At 
the same time, it will also send a command to all the other TRVs to close up, 
so only the living room radiator actually gets warm. Works like a charm and 
makes my house feel so much more comfortable! Once the living room is up to 
temperature it will cancel the thermostat override, so the heating will switch 
off again.
As for saving more by using manual mode, I'm of the opinion that that's a false 
economy in so many ways, but this is the good thing about having personal 
choice.
Matthew

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
On Behalf Of John JD Denning
Sent: 27 November 2018 12:20
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

I believe those features are pretty common now. The Nast has always done all of 
that. No I never use the automatic modes. I prefer controlling that as I need 
it. I get more savings that way. I guess I’m just a cheapskate, and a control 
freak. 😸
Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 27, 2018, at 05:28, Matthew Horspool 
mailto:mhorsp...@live.co.uk>> wrote:
Hi,
For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have to 
use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart radiator 
valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app and reduces 
the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further and further away 
from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature gradually as you return, 
so if your house is particularly cold and you're far away, the heating will 
switch on long before you arrive home.
Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
the house.
The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a model 
of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, instead 
of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to be warm by 
7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up at 6:00 AM, but 
on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not sure 
how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I couldn't 
recommend it highly enough.
Matthew

From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com]
Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of these 
interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to have a 
thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the Ecobee3.
Donna




On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick 
mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:

Hi Donna,

All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home.  
I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.

The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:

temperature,
humidity,
motion,
sound and,
light.

Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
monitor through the iHome Control app.

More information at:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx<https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.ca%2Fen-ca%2Fproduct%2Fihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc%2F10488097.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc2ae30eb0861448ec7d608d65462a8a5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636789180038485526&sdata=vKrqf%2FFF3CSKxbkBphFoZa3iGeRi1Dtwv6AXpUbGUAk%3D&reserved=0>

I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all of 
them accessible.

Jeff




On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Hi Jeff,

thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they all 
controllable by Siri?

Also, what is an iH

Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[John JD Denning]

I believe those features are pretty common now. The Nast has always done all of 
that. No I never use the automatic modes. I prefer controlling that as I need 
it. I get more savings that way. I guess I’m just a cheapskate, and a control 
freak. 😸

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 27, 2018, at 05:28, Matthew Horspool  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
> because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have to 
> use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
> The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart 
> radiator valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app 
> and reduces the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further and 
> further away from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature gradually 
> as you return, so if your house is particularly cold and you're far away, the 
> heating will switch on long before you arrive home.
> Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
> the house.
> The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a model 
> of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, 
> instead of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to be 
> warm by 7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up at 
> 6:00 AM, but on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
> Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
> just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not 
> sure how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I 
> couldn't recommend it highly enough.
> Matthew
>  
> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] 
> Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?
>  
> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
> Ecobee3.
> Donna
>  
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
>  
> Hi Donna,
>  
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home. 
>  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>  
> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>  
> temperature,
> humidity,
> motion,
> sound and,
> light.
>  
> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
> monitor through the iHome Control app.
>  
> More information at:
>  
> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>  
> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
> of them accessible.
>  
> Jeff
>  
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
>  
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
> all controllable by Siri?
> 
> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
> Thanks,
> Donna
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
> have an August Smart Lock.
> 
> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
> 
> Tia,
> Jeff
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  Wondering 
> what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that you 
> particularly like?
> TIA,
> Donna
> 
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RE: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Matthew Horspool]

Hi,
For smart heating I use a system from a company called Tado. I purchased it 
because of its Homekit integration but actually, I find I very rarely have to 
use the Homekit side of the operation because it all just works.
The basic setup is a smart thermostat. However, you can also add smart radiator 
valves to individual rooms. The system geolocates via the Tado app and reduces 
the set point of the thermostat gradually as you move further and further away 
from home. Critically, it also raises the temperature gradually as you return, 
so if your house is particularly cold and you're far away, the heating will 
switch on long before you arrive home.
Multiple users are supported and geolocation is based on the user closest to 
the house.
The system also has integration with weather forecast data and builds a model 
of how quickly the house warms up and cools down so that, for example, instead 
of setting the heating to come on at 7:00 AM, you set the house to be warm by 
7:00 AM. On a cold day this may trigger the heating to start up at 6:00 AM, but 
on a warmer day it might not come on until 6:45 AM.
Setup is an absolute doddle as all devices have a QR code on them, which you 
just scan into the app and let it do its thing. Only snag is that I'm not sure 
how compatible it is with US heating. If you can get it, though, I couldn't 
recommend it highly enough.
Matthew

From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com]
Sent: 25 November 2018 17:00
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of these 
interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to have a 
thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the Ecobee3.
Donna



On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick 
mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:

Hi Donna,

All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home.  
I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.

The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:

temperature,
humidity,
motion,
sound and,
light.

Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
monitor through the iHome Control app.

More information at:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx<https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.ca%2Fen-ca%2Fproduct%2Fihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc%2F10488097.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ccac2ce9c8edd43f6f5f008d652f772ae%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636787620058986572&sdata=2oKEwB8p3Vuzgw83tg7ZCNEybLg5%2BgNIu7yx%2BHLHDbc%3D&reserved=0>

I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all of 
them accessible.

Jeff



On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Hi Jeff,

thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they all 
controllable by Siri?

Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
Thanks,
Donna




On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick 
mailto:mailingli...@berwick.name>> wrote:

Hi Donna,

I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also have 
several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I have an 
August Smart Lock.

I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.

Tia,
Jeff



On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Hi all,

I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  Wondering 
what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that you 
particularly like?
TIA,
Donna

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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

thanks, John.  that being the case, I'll continue to fuss with it. :)
Cheers,
Donna

> On Nov 26, 2018, at 12:31 PM, John JD Denning  wrote:
> 
> My Nest is the first generation. It’s old.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 26, 2018, at 13:12, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi John,
>> 
>> I don't seem to be having the same luck.  I logged into next, and it said I 
>> was connected, but when I tell Google Assistant to set the temperature, 
>> nothing happens, or I should say, I'm prompted to watch Youtube videos about 
>> connecting to a nest thermostat.  Our nest is about six years old, it's a 
>> 3rd gen I think,.  Do you know if we need a newer unit for this to work?  If 
>> so, I'll probably just get the Eco, since it works with Siri.
>> Cheers,
>> Donna
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 26, 2018, at 8:19 AM, John JD Denning >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> It is cool that we can do that. But I see it only as a workaround. I don’t 
>>> really care to use the Google assistant. Though creating the Siri shortcut 
>>> it’s seamless from my end.
>>> 
>>> I did add all my devices to the Google assistant since they all work with 
>>> just about every platform out there. But I prefer using Siri. So the nest 
>>> is the only thing that I have to do this way. And it does work well.
>>> It’s rather easy to set up. First you have to set up your Google assistant 
>>> app on your iPhone. Then use it to do various functions with your nest. 
>>> After you do them once then they will be in your Siri shortcuts 
>>> suggestions. So then all you do who is at a phrase and you’re done.
>>> 
>>> So for example are use the Google assistant to set my nest thermostat to 
>>> 70°. Then I went to settings for Siri and under the suggested shortcuts was 
>>> set the thermostat to 70°. So I added the key phrase, and now all I have to 
>>> do is tell Siri to set my thermostat to 70°. It launch is the assistant app 
>>> and tells it to do it. So it can only be done from the phone since it needs 
>>> to launch the Google assistant app.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 19:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
 Oh, wow, that's super cool!  How did you do it?  I've never used Google 
 Assistant IOS app.  Do you use it for anything besides controlling the 
 nest?
 Cheers,
 Donna
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 6:33 PM, John JD Denning  > wrote:
> 
> The newest version of the Google assistant iOS app offer Siri shortcuts 
> integration. I just set up Siri commands to control my nest thermostat. 
> And they work very well.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 13:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  > wrote:
> 
>> I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I 
>> will say I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new 
>> furnace that was put in last summer.  The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff 
>> mentioned also gets good reviews.  But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it 
>> through a separate app - I'd really like to just run everything through 
>> home kit.
>> Cheers,
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast 
>>> added HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But 
>>> I’m considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via 
>>> HomeKit and Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.
>>> 
>>> I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to 
>>> turn them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on 
>>> certain lights. And then of course he seen that shut everything down. 
>>> And all controllable by Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And 
>>> everything was easy to set up.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>> >> > wrote:
>>> 
 Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any 
 of these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd 
 like to have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently 
 looking at the Ecobee3.
 Donna
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  > wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with 
> Google Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross 
> compatibility.
> 
>

Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[John JD Denning]

My Nest is the first generation. It’s old.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 26, 2018, at 13:12, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> I don't seem to be having the same luck.  I logged into next, and it said I 
> was connected, but when I tell Google Assistant to set the temperature, 
> nothing happens, or I should say, I'm prompted to watch Youtube videos about 
> connecting to a nest thermostat.  Our nest is about six years old, it's a 3rd 
> gen I think,.  Do you know if we need a newer unit for this to work?  If so, 
> I'll probably just get the Eco, since it works with Siri.
> Cheers,
> Donna
> 
> 
>> On Nov 26, 2018, at 8:19 AM, John JD Denning  wrote:
>> 
>> It is cool that we can do that. But I see it only as a workaround. I don’t 
>> really care to use the Google assistant. Though creating the Siri shortcut 
>> it’s seamless from my end.
>> 
>> I did add all my devices to the Google assistant since they all work with 
>> just about every platform out there. But I prefer using Siri. So the nest is 
>> the only thing that I have to do this way. And it does work well.
>> It’s rather easy to set up. First you have to set up your Google assistant 
>> app on your iPhone. Then use it to do various functions with your nest. 
>> After you do them once then they will be in your Siri shortcuts suggestions. 
>> So then all you do who is at a phrase and you’re done.
>> 
>> So for example are use the Google assistant to set my nest thermostat to 
>> 70°. Then I went to settings for Siri and under the suggested shortcuts was 
>> set the thermostat to 70°. So I added the key phrase, and now all I have to 
>> do is tell Siri to set my thermostat to 70°. It launch is the assistant app 
>> and tells it to do it. So it can only be done from the phone since it needs 
>> to launch the Google assistant app.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 19:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Oh, wow, that's super cool!  How did you do it?  I've never used Google 
>>> Assistant IOS app.  Do you use it for anything besides controlling the nest?
>>> Cheers,
>>> Donna
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 6:33 PM, John JD Denning  
 wrote:
 
 The newest version of the Google assistant iOS app offer Siri shortcuts 
 integration. I just set up Siri commands to control my nest thermostat. 
 And they work very well.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 13:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I 
> will say I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new 
> furnace that was put in last summer.  The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff 
> mentioned also gets good reviews.  But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it 
> through a separate app - I'd really like to just run everything through 
> home kit.
> Cheers,
> Donna
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added 
>> HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m 
>> considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit 
>> and Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.
>> 
>> I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to 
>> turn them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on 
>> certain lights. And then of course he seen that shut everything down. 
>> And all controllable by Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And 
>> everything was easy to set up.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any 
>>> of these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd 
>>> like to have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently 
>>> looking at the Ecobee3.
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  
 wrote:
 
 Hi Donna,
 
 All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with 
 Google Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross 
 compatibility.
 
 The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such 
 as:
 
 temperature,
 humidity,
 motion,
 sound and,
 light.
 
 Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but 
 you can monitor through the iHome Control app.
 
 More information at:
 
 https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
 
 I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue a

Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Hi John,

I don't seem to be having the same luck.  I logged into next, and it said I was 
connected, but when I tell Google Assistant to set the temperature, nothing 
happens, or I should say, I'm prompted to watch Youtube videos about connecting 
to a nest thermostat.  Our nest is about six years old, it's a 3rd gen I 
think,.  Do you know if we need a newer unit for this to work?  If so, I'll 
probably just get the Eco, since it works with Siri.
Cheers,
Donna


> On Nov 26, 2018, at 8:19 AM, John JD Denning  wrote:
> 
> It is cool that we can do that. But I see it only as a workaround. I don’t 
> really care to use the Google assistant. Though creating the Siri shortcut 
> it’s seamless from my end.
> 
> I did add all my devices to the Google assistant since they all work with 
> just about every platform out there. But I prefer using Siri. So the nest is 
> the only thing that I have to do this way. And it does work well.
> It’s rather easy to set up. First you have to set up your Google assistant 
> app on your iPhone. Then use it to do various functions with your nest. After 
> you do them once then they will be in your Siri shortcuts suggestions. So 
> then all you do who is at a phrase and you’re done.
> 
> So for example are use the Google assistant to set my nest thermostat to 70°. 
> Then I went to settings for Siri and under the suggested shortcuts was set 
> the thermostat to 70°. So I added the key phrase, and now all I have to do is 
> tell Siri to set my thermostat to 70°. It launch is the assistant app and 
> tells it to do it. So it can only be done from the phone since it needs to 
> launch the Google assistant app.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 19:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
> wrote:
> 
>> Oh, wow, that's super cool!  How did you do it?  I've never used Google 
>> Assistant IOS app.  Do you use it for anything besides controlling the nest?
>> Cheers,
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 6:33 PM, John JD Denning >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> The newest version of the Google assistant iOS app offer Siri shortcuts 
>>> integration. I just set up Siri commands to control my nest thermostat. And 
>>> they work very well.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 13:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
 I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I 
 will say I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new 
 furnace that was put in last summer.  The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff 
 mentioned also gets good reviews.  But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it 
 through a separate app - I'd really like to just run everything through 
 home kit.
 Cheers,
 Donna
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning  > wrote:
> 
> Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added 
> HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m 
> considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit 
> and Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.
> 
> I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to 
> turn them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on 
> certain lights. And then of course he seen that shut everything down. And 
> all controllable by Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And everything was 
> easy to set up.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  > wrote:
> 
>> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any 
>> of these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd 
>> like to have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking 
>> at the Ecobee3.
>> Donna
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Donna,
>>> 
>>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>>> 
>>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such 
>>> as:
>>> 
>>> temperature,
>>> humidity,
>>> motion,
>>> sound and,
>>> light.
>>> 
>>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but 
>>> you can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>>> 
>>> More information at:
>>> 
>>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>>>  
>>> 

Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Jeff Berwick]

No, not at all.

I thought it might be hard to install, when I looked in the box, but it was 
actually really simple.  I had the help of my 14 year old and we installed it 
ourselves.  Basically, you take the thumb knob  off the inside of the door and 
then attached the August lock.  The app walks you through the setup process.

There is a bridge that you plug into a nearby outlet and there is another small 
device that you just stick near the latch of the door—this helps to identify 
whether the door is open or closed.

I had some connection issues at first and their support staff were good over 
the telephone.

Jeff


> On Nov 26, 2018, at 12:46 PM, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> Is this device hard to set up?
> Thanks.
> /A
> 
>> 26 nov. 2018 kl. 14:40 skrev Jeff Berwick > >:
>> 
>> I do not believe it has NFC, but it does work with both Google Home and Home 
>> Kit and can unlock your door on approach.  You can also allow other people 
>> access to the lock if need be and I purchased a keypad to go with it which 
>> can be placed outside.  In this scenario, you can give people a four digit 
>> code for them to enter your house.
>> 
>> Hth,
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 26, 2018, at 7:43 AM, Anders Holmberg >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jeff!
>>> The smartlock you’re using, does it has nfc or is it  only remote 
>>> controlled?
>>> I would like to have something that would unlock when you put your device 
>>> (iphone or google ) against it.
>>> /A
>>> 
 25 nov. 2018 kl. 17:57 skrev Jeff Berwick >>> >:
 
 Hi Donna,
 
 All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
 Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
 
 The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
 
 temperature,
 humidity,
 motion,
 sound and,
 light.
 
 Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
 can monitor through the iHome Control app.
 
 More information at:
 
 https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
  
 
 
 I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find 
 all of them accessible.
 
 Jeff
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  > wrote:
> 
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are 
> they all controllable by Siri?
> 
> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
> Thanks,
> Donna
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I 
>> also have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off 
>> and I have an August Smart Lock.
>> 
>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
>> 
>> Tia,
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>> >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
>>> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
>>> that you particularly like?
>>> TIA,
>>> Donna
>>> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi!
Is this device hard to set up?
Thanks.
/A

> 26 nov. 2018 kl. 14:40 skrev Jeff Berwick :
> 
> I do not believe it has NFC, but it does work with both Google Home and Home 
> Kit and can unlock your door on approach.  You can also allow other people 
> access to the lock if need be and I purchased a keypad to go with it which 
> can be placed outside.  In this scenario, you can give people a four digit 
> code for them to enter your house.
> 
> Hth,
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 26, 2018, at 7:43 AM, Anders Holmberg > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Jeff!
>> The smartlock you’re using, does it has nfc or is it  only remote controlled?
>> I would like to have something that would unlock when you put your device 
>> (iphone or google ) against it.
>> /A
>> 
>>> 25 nov. 2018 kl. 17:57 skrev Jeff Berwick >> >:
>>> 
>>> Hi Donna,
>>> 
>>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>>> 
>>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>>> 
>>> temperature,
>>> humidity,
>>> motion,
>>> sound and,
>>> light.
>>> 
>>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
>>> can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>>> 
>>> More information at:
>>> 
>>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
>>> of them accessible.
>>> 
>>> Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
 wrote:
 
 Hi Jeff,
 
 thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are 
 they all controllable by Siri?
 
 Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
 Thanks,
 Donna
 
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  > wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I 
> also have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off 
> and I have an August Smart Lock.
> 
> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
> 
> Tia,
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>> > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
>> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
>> that you particularly like?
>> TIA,
>> Donna
>> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[John JD Denning]

It is cool that we can do that. But I see it only as a workaround. I don’t 
really care to use the Google assistant. Though creating the Siri shortcut it’s 
seamless from my end.

I did add all my devices to the Google assistant since they all work with just 
about every platform out there. But I prefer using Siri. So the nest is the 
only thing that I have to do this way. And it does work well.
It’s rather easy to set up. First you have to set up your Google assistant app 
on your iPhone. Then use it to do various functions with your nest. After you 
do them once then they will be in your Siri shortcuts suggestions. So then all 
you do who is at a phrase and you’re done.

So for example are use the Google assistant to set my nest thermostat to 70°. 
Then I went to settings for Siri and under the suggested shortcuts was set the 
thermostat to 70°. So I added the key phrase, and now all I have to do is tell 
Siri to set my thermostat to 70°. It launch is the assistant app and tells it 
to do it. So it can only be done from the phone since it needs to launch the 
Google assistant app.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 25, 2018, at 19:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Oh, wow, that's super cool!  How did you do it?  I've never used Google 
> Assistant IOS app.  Do you use it for anything besides controlling the nest?
> Cheers,
> Donna
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 6:33 PM, John JD Denning  wrote:
>> 
>> The newest version of the Google assistant iOS app offer Siri shortcuts 
>> integration. I just set up Siri commands to control my nest thermostat. And 
>> they work very well.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 13:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I will 
>>> say I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new furnace 
>>> that was put in last summer.  The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff mentioned 
>>> also gets good reviews.  But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it through a 
>>> separate app - I'd really like to just run everything through home kit.
>>> Cheers,
>>> Donna
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning  
 wrote:
 
 Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added 
 HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m 
 considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit 
 and Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.
 
 I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to 
 turn them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on certain 
 lights. And then of course he seen that shut everything down. And all 
 controllable by Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And everything was easy 
 to set up.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
> Ecobee3.
> Donna
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>> 
>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such 
>> as:
>> 
>> temperature,
>> humidity,
>> motion,
>> sound and,
>> light.
>> 
>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but 
>> you can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>> 
>> More information at:
>> 
>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>> 
>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find 
>> all of them accessible.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>> 
>>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are 
>>> they all controllable by Siri?
>>> 
>>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  
 wrote:
 
 Hi Donna,
 
 I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I 
 also have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and 
 off and I have an August Smart Lock.
 
 I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
 
 Tia,
 Jeff
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM

Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Jeff Berwick]

I do not believe it has NFC, but it does work with both Google Home and Home 
Kit and can unlock your door on approach.  You can also allow other people 
access to the lock if need be and I purchased a keypad to go with it which can 
be placed outside.  In this scenario, you can give people a four digit code for 
them to enter your house.

Hth,
Jeff


> On Nov 26, 2018, at 7:43 AM, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
> 
> Hi Jeff!
> The smartlock you’re using, does it has nfc or is it  only remote controlled?
> I would like to have something that would unlock when you put your device 
> (iphone or google ) against it.
> /A
> 
>> 25 nov. 2018 kl. 17:57 skrev Jeff Berwick > >:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>> 
>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>> 
>> temperature,
>> humidity,
>> motion,
>> sound and,
>> light.
>> 
>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
>> can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>> 
>> More information at:
>> 
>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
>> of them accessible.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>> 
>>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
>>> all controllable by Siri?
>>> 
>>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick >>> > wrote:
 
 Hi Donna,
 
 I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
 have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
 have an August Smart Lock.
 
 I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
 
 Tia,
 Jeff
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  > wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
> that you particularly like?
> TIA,
> Donna
> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi Jeff!
The smartlock you’re using, does it has nfc or is it  only remote controlled?
I would like to have something that would unlock when you put your device 
(iphone or google ) against it.
/A

> 25 nov. 2018 kl. 17:57 skrev Jeff Berwick :
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home. 
>  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
> 
> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
> 
> temperature,
> humidity,
> motion,
> sound and,
> light.
> 
> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
> monitor through the iHome Control app.
> 
> More information at:
> 
> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>  
> 
> 
> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
> of them accessible.
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Jeff,
>> 
>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
>> all controllable by Siri?
>> 
>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
>> Thanks,
>> Donna
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Donna,
>>> 
>>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
>>> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
>>> have an August Smart Lock.
>>> 
>>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
>>> 
>>> Tia,
>>> Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
 wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 
 I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
 Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
 that you particularly like?
 TIA,
 Donna
 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Oh, wow, that's super cool!  How did you do it?  I've never used Google 
Assistant IOS app.  Do you use it for anything besides controlling the nest?
Cheers,
Donna

> On Nov 25, 2018, at 6:33 PM, John JD Denning  wrote:
> 
> The newest version of the Google assistant iOS app offer Siri shortcuts 
> integration. I just set up Siri commands to control my nest thermostat. And 
> they work very well.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 13:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
> wrote:
> 
>> I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I will 
>> say I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new furnace 
>> that was put in last summer.  The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff mentioned 
>> also gets good reviews.  But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it through a 
>> separate app - I'd really like to just run everything through home kit.
>> Cheers,
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added 
>>> HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m 
>>> considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit and 
>>> Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.
>>> 
>>> I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to 
>>> turn them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on certain 
>>> lights. And then of course he seen that shut everything down. And all 
>>> controllable by Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And everything was easy 
>>> to set up.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
 Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
 these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
 have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
 Ecobee3.
 Donna
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  > wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
> 
> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
> 
> temperature,
> humidity,
> motion,
> sound and,
> light.
> 
> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
> can monitor through the iHome Control app.
> 
> More information at:
> 
> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>  
> 
> 
> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find 
> all of them accessible.
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>> > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Jeff,
>> 
>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are 
>> they all controllable by Siri?
>> 
>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
>> Thanks,
>> Donna
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Donna,
>>> 
>>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I 
>>> also have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and 
>>> off and I have an August Smart Lock.
>>> 
>>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
>>> 
>>> Tia,
>>> Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 >>> > wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 
 I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
 Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
 that you particularly like?
 TIA,
 Donna
 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[John JD Denning]

The newest version of the Google assistant iOS app offer Siri shortcuts 
integration. I just set up Siri commands to control my nest thermostat. And 
they work very well.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 25, 2018, at 13:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I will 
> say I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new furnace that 
> was put in last summer.  The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff mentioned also 
> gets good reviews.  But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it through a separate 
> app - I'd really like to just run everything through home kit.
> Cheers,
> Donna
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning  wrote:
>> 
>> Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added 
>> HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m 
>> considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit and 
>> Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.
>> 
>> I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to turn 
>> them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on certain 
>> lights. And then of course he seen that shut everything down. And all 
>> controllable by Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And everything was easy 
>> to set up.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
>>> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
>>> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
>>> Ecobee3.
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  
 wrote:
 
 Hi Donna,
 
 All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
 Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
 
 The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
 
 temperature,
 humidity,
 motion,
 sound and,
 light.
 
 Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
 can monitor through the iHome Control app.
 
 More information at:
 
 https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
 
 I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find 
 all of them accessible.
 
 Jeff
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are 
> they all controllable by Siri?
> 
> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
> Thanks,
> Donna
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I 
>> also have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off 
>> and I have an August Smart Lock.
>> 
>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
>> 
>> Tia,
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
>>> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
>>> that you particularly like?
>>> TIA,
>>> Donna
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

I've heard that furnace installers/repair people prefer the Eco, and I will say 
I don't think our nest has worked quite as well with the new furnace that was 
put in last summer.  The Honeywell thermostat that Jeff mentioned also gets 
good reviews.  But yeah, I'm tired of controlling it through a separate app - 
I'd really like to just run everything through home kit.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:04 PM, John JD Denning  wrote:
> 
> Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added 
> HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m 
> considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit and 
> Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.
> 
> I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to turn 
> them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on certain lights. 
> And then of course he seen that shut everything down. And all controllable by 
> Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And everything was easy to set up.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
>> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
>> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
>> Ecobee3.
>> Donna
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Donna,
>>> 
>>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>>> 
>>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>>> 
>>> temperature,
>>> humidity,
>>> motion,
>>> sound and,
>>> light.
>>> 
>>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
>>> can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>>> 
>>> More information at:
>>> 
>>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
>>> of them accessible.
>>> 
>>> Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
 wrote:
 
 Hi Jeff,
 
 thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are 
 they all controllable by Siri?
 
 Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
 Thanks,
 Donna
 
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  > wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I 
> also have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off 
> and I have an August Smart Lock.
> 
> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
> 
> Tia,
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>> > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
>> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
>> that you particularly like?
>> TIA,
>> Donna
>> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Hi John,

The Phillips Hughes bulbs are the ones I seem to come across most often, though 
they are not cheap.
Cheers,
donna


> On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:00 PM, John JD Denning  wrote:
> 
> I am using LIFX bulbs, eve switches, and eve motion detector.
> 
> The only accessibility problem I have is adjusting colors on the bulbs. It’s 
> a very graphic interface. And not even usable with voiceover on. Everything 
> else is no problem at all.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:43, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
>> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
>> have an August Smart Lock.
>> 
>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
>> 
>> Tia,
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
>>> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that 
>>> you particularly like?
>>> TIA,
>>> Donna
>>> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[John JD Denning]

Like you, I have a nest thermostat. I’ve had it for years. If Nast added 
HomeKit support I would stick with Nest and probably upgrade. But I’m 
considering the ecobee as well. I really would like control via HomeKit and 
Siri. Everything else I have is controllable via Siri.

I have several automations, like went to turn on outdoor lights went to turn 
them off if somebody approaches the house at night to turn on certain lights. 
And then of course he seen that shut everything down. And all controllable by 
Siri, or the Home app on my phone. And everything was easy to set up.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
> Ecobee3.
> Donna
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>> 
>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>> 
>> temperature,
>> humidity,
>> motion,
>> sound and,
>> light.
>> 
>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
>> can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>> 
>> More information at:
>> 
>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>> 
>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
>> of them accessible.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>> 
>>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
>>> all controllable by Siri?
>>> 
>>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  
 wrote:
 
 Hi Donna,
 
 I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
 have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
 have an August Smart Lock.
 
 I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
 
 Tia,
 Jeff
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
> that you particularly like?
> TIA,
> Donna
> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[John JD Denning]

I am using LIFX bulbs, eve switches, and eve motion detector.

The only accessibility problem I have is adjusting colors on the bulbs. It’s a 
very graphic interface. And not even usable with voiceover on. Everything else 
is no problem at all.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:43, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
> have an August Smart Lock.
> 
> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
> 
> Tia,
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  Wondering 
>> what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that you 
>> particularly like?
>> TIA,
>> Donna
>> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Jeff Berwick]

Oh, sorry…I forgot my thermostat.  I have the Honeywell Lyric T5 which works 
with both Homekit and Google Home as well.

Jeff


> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:59 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of 
> these interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to 
> have a thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the 
> Ecobee3.
> Donna
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google 
>> Home.  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
>> 
>> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
>> 
>> temperature,
>> humidity,
>> motion,
>> sound and,
>> light.
>> 
>> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you 
>> can monitor through the iHome Control app.
>> 
>> More information at:
>> 
>> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
>> of them accessible.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>> 
>>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
>>> all controllable by Siri?
>>> 
>>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick >>> > wrote:
 
 Hi Donna,
 
 I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
 have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
 have an August Smart Lock.
 
 I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
 
 Tia,
 Jeff
 
 
> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  > wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
> that you particularly like?
> TIA,
> Donna
> 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Thanks, Jeff.  Just curious, do you control the thermostat through any of these 
interfaces?  We currently have a nest, but I'm thinking I'd like to have a 
thermostat I can control through Siri.  Currently looking at the Ecobee3.
Donna


> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home. 
>  I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.
> 
> The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:
> 
> temperature,
> humidity,
> motion,
> sound and,
> light.
> 
> Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
> monitor through the iHome Control app.
> 
> More information at:
> 
> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
>  
> 
> 
> I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all 
> of them accessible.
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Jeff,
>> 
>> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
>> all controllable by Siri?
>> 
>> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
>> Thanks,
>> Donna
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Donna,
>>> 
>>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
>>> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
>>> have an August Smart Lock.
>>> 
>>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
>>> 
>>> Tia,
>>> Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
 mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> 
 wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 
 I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
 Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit 
 that you particularly like?
 TIA,
 Donna
 
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Jeff Berwick]

Hi Donna,

All of the products I use work with Homekit  They also work with Google Home.  
I have both systems in my house, so I wanted cross compatibility.

The iHome ISS50 is a 5 in 1 sensor.  It can report back on things such as:

temperature,
humidity,
motion,
sound and,
light.

Apparently, sound monitoring doesn’t currently work with Homekit, but you can 
monitor through the iHome Control app.

More information at:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ihome-ihome-iss50-5-in-1-smart-home-monitor-iss50wc/10488097.aspx
 


I use the iHome Control app, Philips Hue and Home for my needs and find all of 
them accessible.

Jeff


> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they 
> all controllable by Siri?
> 
> Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
> Thanks,
> Donna
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Donna,
>> 
>> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
>> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
>> have an August Smart Lock.
>> 
>> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
>> 
>> Tia,
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  
>>> Wondering what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that 
>>> you particularly like?
>>> TIA,
>>> Donna
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Hi Jeff,

thanks for this.  These are some of the devices I am considering.  Are they all 
controllable by Siri?

Also, what is an iHome ISS 50?
Thanks,
Donna
 


> On Nov 25, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeff Berwick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also 
> have several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I 
> have an August Smart Lock.
> 
> I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.
> 
> Tia,
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I've become curious about using Apple home kit more in our house.  Wondering 
>> what devices/appliances list members are using with home kit that you 
>> particularly like?
>> TIA,
>> Donna
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Re: what devices/appliances are people using with Apple Homekit?

[Jeff Berwick]

Hi Donna,

I am using a bunch of Philips Hue lights which work with a bridge.  I also have 
several iHome Smart plugs that I use to turn things on and off and I have an 
August Smart Lock.

I’m hoping to get an iHome ISS50 5 in 1 sensor for Christmas.

Tia,
Jeff


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