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Netatmo smart lock with HomeKit support

Netatmo has unveiled a new Smart Door Lock that works with physical NFC keys and HomeKit. The lock is operated with Smart Key, like a conventional key, or by using the Netatmo Security app. The Netatmo Smart Door Lock is compatible with…

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Vocolinc VAP1 Air Purifier leaked ahead of CES 2020

Further details have emerged of the upcoming Vocolinc VAP1 SmartFlow Air Purifier ahead of CES 2020. The air purifier is said to support HomeKit and will be a competitor to the Brid device, but rumoured to be half the price. Until we knew…

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Hands on with HomeKit support for Ikea smart blinds

After months of waiting, Ikea has now started rolling out HomeKit support for its FYRTUR and KADRILJ smart blinds. While I have been using Apple’s smart home platform for several months via Homebridge and pleased with how it works. Let’s…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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Soma smart shades review

If you already have blinds or shades in your home and you want to make them smart, then the Soma smart shades could be an option. If you don’t want to take the risk to see if they are for you, then carry on reading this Soma smart blinds…

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Ikea smart blinds review after 5 months of use

Ikea’s Fyrtur and Kadrilj smart blinds are much cheaper than the competition, which is attractive. However, my original Ikea smart blinds review over at activejr.com was critical of the setup and performance. I have now been using them for…

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Aqara Water leak sensor review

Aqara Water leak sensor review Aqara is a smart home accessory manufacturer that focuses on reasonably priced HomeKit devices. In this Aqara Water Leak sensor review, we will look at the design, setup and performance. For the last couple…

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Ikea smart blinds HomeKit support now live

Spotted by a Reddit user, it would appear Ikea has started to rollout support for HomeKit to its popular smart blinds, FRYTUR and KADRILJ. This is following the companies promise to bring support for Apple’s smart home platform in the fall…

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