Category: HomeKit Accessories

Home Security with HomeKit

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Kenny Lim

There’s more and more HomeKit Alarm Options coming up lately. Abode has one that’s pretty complete, but it’s not available here in Malaysia. In the meantime there’s HomeKit accessories available in Malaysia, or I already have installed in my house.

Setting Up Wake Up Alarms with HomeKit

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Kenny Lim

I just realized that Apple has updated the Home App to activate AirPlay in Automation. In this Post, I will show you how I set up wake up alarms with HomeKit. The steps are pretty much the same as setting

Bare Minimum HomeKit

Posted on March 20, 2020March 26, 2020 by Kenny Lim

I’m frequently asked about what it takes to kick start a bare minimum HomeKit. And my question in return would be “What is your daily routine like?”. First thing to do is to work out a schedule and figure out

Wash your hands but don’t touch that switch later

Posted on March 13, 2020March 14, 2020 by Kenny Lim

The greatest advice to the current issues with coronavirus, or at least any kind of contagious diseases, is to wash your hands. However, you can wash your hands but don’t touch that switch after you’re done. Easier said that done.

Mesh Wifi Routers for Home Automation

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 by Kenny Lim

After 2 years of living with Homekit, I realize that I need a Mesh WiFi Router for Home Automation. This is not only for Homekit, but also for all of the connected devices and the security cameras around my house.

Show as Separate Tiles

Posted on March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 by Kenny Lim

Here’s an update on the Home App post that I posted before on not to fix what’s not broken. It has been fixed. Thank you Apple Homekit Developers for re-enabling Show as Separate Tiles back again. Now devices that shares

HomeKit Fan

Posted on March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Kenny Lim

This article will show you how to easily install a HomeKit Fan. Ok, I may be misleading you a little with the title, but it depends on how you see it. In the end of the day, you will be

Home app layout

Posted on February 2, 2019February 3, 2019 by Kenny Lim

9 months into Home Automation I’ve collected enough HomeKit accessories to fit an entire iPad screen, and it started to get a little tough looking for what I need to operate. This article is about what my Home app layout

Home Automation with Apple Watch 4

Posted on October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 by Kenny Lim

I’ve been using the Apple Watch since it first came out with the first series. Primary function of it was of course to tell the time. Secondary was to take a quick glimpse of my messages and next schedule, rejecting

2 HomePods are much better than 1

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Kenny Lim

I just took delivery of my 2nd HomePod, and I must say that a HomePod is great to control your HomeKit accessories, and having more than 1 is definitely a plus. 2 HomePods are much better than 1. Let me