Tag: homekit

  • Automate using iOS, HomeKit and an NFC Tag

    Automate using iOS, HomeKit and an NFC Tag

    Here’s how you can use a 25mm self-adhesive NFC Tag to control devices and scenarios using your iPhone. You need iOS 13+ for this, the iPhone Xs/Xr/11/11 Pro do not require any extra apps! Step 1, install and open the Shortcuts app.Step 2, go to the Automation tab, press the add (+) button, choose ‘Create […]

  • Where do we start making our home smart ?

    Where do we start making our home smart ?

    The hardest part of starting to automate your home is the initial research. Often, especially at the beginning, you’ll ask yourself: What technologies to use ? Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX? What brands are better ? Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, Philips Hue, others ? Should I choose a closed setup like Apple, or an open setup […]