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    #123: HomeKit from Scratch with Myke Hurley

    March 11th, 2023 · 79 minutes

    In this episode Rosemary and David welcome Myke Hurley back to the show to talk about taking over his new Home with HomeKit.

    Guest Starring: Myke Hurley

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    Links and Show Notes

    Smart lighting | Philips Hue UK
    Wifi Led Stripe - Meross Smart Home Devices - MSL320
    Shane Whatley - YouTube
    HomeKit Authority - YouTube
    Eric Welander - YouTube
    Homebridge
    Home Assistant
    HomeLog for HomeKit on the App Store
    HomeKit Apps | Pearce Media
    HomePass for HomeKit & Matter on the App Store
    Controller for HomeKit
    Canary: A complete home security system in a single device
    Home | abode
    HomeKit Security System - Home Security In Apple Ecosystem - abode
    Smart Security Kit - Top-Rated DIY Smart Home Security System - abode
    abode Cam - 1080 Video Capture When Alarm Is Triggered - abode
    S220 Indoor Cam - eufy
    How to Setup HomeKit for HomeKit-Enabled Security Devices
    Camera Hub G2H Pro
    Aqara Sensors
    Wireless Speakers - Smart Speakers - WiFi Speakers - IKEA
    Lightwave – Smart Home & Home Automation with Lightwave
    Smart Dimmers - Lightwave
    Smart Sockets - Lightwave
    Smart Wall Switch H1 EU (No Neutral)
    Smart Wall Switch H1 EU (With Neutral)
    Unlock your door with a home key on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)
    Conexis L1 | Smart Locks | Yale Home
    Yale Access Connect Kit

    Sadly this doesn't actually support HomeKit—the US hub is the one that does.

    Multi-Point Door Locks | Yale
    Multipoint Locking Systems Explained
    Play light bars + Hue Play gradient lightstrip + Hue sync box | Philips Hue UK
    Nest & Google - The best of Google. The best of Nest.
    Meross Smart Thermostat for Electric Underfloor Heating System, MTS200 – Meross Official Store
    Relay FM
    Cortex Podcast | Cotton Bureau