Recent content by rvorthman

Yes, I like the iOS 10 Home app because it has a fast and simple interface. It is now my preferred HomeKit app for quickly turning on an accessory, or adding/removing accessories from scenes. I also prefer to setup simple triggers with the Home app, because the interface is simple for...

I bought myHome for $15 because it supports iBeacon triggers. I use it the most, mainly to justify the price. It also supports home screen widgets so you can add buttons to your iPhone to enable scenes. Eve Home is also very good and it's free. iDevices is free too and slightly faster than...

The Raspberry Pi is running Homebridge which allows non-HomeKit devices to work with Siri. Read about it here: https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge

I just outfitted my entire home with HomeKit accessories. I can tell Siri to turn on my coffee maker, control my lights, lock the doors and open the garage door, and more. See this video for a demonstration. The text in the video shows what devices were used.

I have 4 iDevice Switches (plugs) and I really like them. They work reliably, which I hear is not true of the iHome plug. You can get them for $40 or less on Amazon/ebay, don't pay full price. They also measure power consumption and have a colored night light. So you are basically getting...