Not exact matches
Once
connected to your HomeKit system, it acts as an Internet gateway, allowing you to monitor or control
devices — using apps
on your iPhone or Apple Watch, as well as voice commands through
Siri — when you're out and about.
Starting today, all of Netgear's existing Arlo Baby smart monitoring cameras are compatible with Apple HomeKit following the release of a HomeKit update for the Arlo app.To
connect the Arlo Baby camera to a HomeKit setup, Arlo Baby owners will need to download the update and then toggle
on the HomeKit option in the Settings section of the Arlo app.With HomeKit compatibility, Arlo Baby cameras can be viewed in the Home app
on iOS
devices right alongside other HomeKit - compatible cameras.Using the Home app, parents can also view a live stream, access two - way audio controls, view the most recent screenshot recorded by the Arlo Baby, open up the camera live stream via
Siri, and access live video remotely with an iPad, Apple TV, or HomePod as a home hub.Netgear first announced
Incipio today announced the debut of its first HomeKit - enabled products, the CommandKit Wireless Smart Outlet and the Wireless Smart Light Bulb Adapter, both of which
connect to other HomeKit - enabled products over Wi - Fi and work with
Siri through the accompanying CommandKit app.The CommandKit Wireless Smart Outlet, like other similar smart outlets
on the market, turns any electronic
device into a smart
device, allowing it to be turned
on or off with voice commands or through the app.
That level of adoption means that iOS
device owners can also make use of Apple's
Siri digital voice assistant to power
on or off any
connected appliances.
As
devices start to hit the market, I think the focus
on ease of use and Made - for - iPhone hardware quality will help mainstream
connected home
devices for people who might want to start smaller and more cheaply than a $ 250 Nest or a $ 200 Dropcam — which are both terrific, but will likely never work with
Siri.
It still struggles more over natural language parsing than
Siri — asking Alexa «Play this song
on all my
connected speakers» spit back the response «I couldn't find a
device named «all my
connected speakers»» — but despite these quirks, the convenience has been worth it.
One time when I was using just one
device connected to Lutron's Caseta bridge,
Siri turned the light
on as requested but then said «OK.
Users will be able to set powering
on and off schedules, and use
Siri to control the status of the
device connected to the Switch.
If you can control your TV's volume with the
Siri remote, you're using AirPods,
connected to a Bluetooth speaker, or AirPlay speaker, you can change the volume using the physical volume buttons
on your
device.
The next generation of Apple's set - top box could gain
Siri voice navigation, fully integrated games that don't require a
connected iOS
device and a steady stream of channels to help the box take
on rival streaming
devices like the Roku 3.
When you set up HomeKit,
Siri knows what's
connected, and without opening the Home app, you can ask the virtual assistant to turn
devices on or off, adjust temperature, set scenes, check
connected cameras and more if you have the right Apple TV or iPad set up.
Focalcrest, a Chinese company focusing
on intelligent hardware solutions, today debuted a new HomeKit hub that promises to bring HomeKit connectivity to various
connected home products that would not otherwise be able to interface with Apple's smart home platform.The Mixtile Hub, which is MFi certified by Apple, is designed to
connect to ZigBee and Z - Wave products and interface with HomeKit, allowing them to be controlled in via
Siri and with Apple's Home app.The hub plugs into a television set, which is used as a display to allow users to discover smart
devices located in the home.
Though most of the work is still done
on your
connected iOS
device, you'll be able to give commands to compatible third - party apps through
Siri on your HomePod, letting you keep your iPhone in your pocket, even when you want to set a task in your favorite to - do app.
You can toggle the setting to always
on, hands - free only (which works only when using «Hey
Siri» or
connected to a Bluetooth
device), or a new ring switch option (which stops
Siri from speaking when your ringer is switch is
on silent).
It also lets you use
Siri on your iPhone or iPad to control
connected devices, such as Eve
devices.
The left earbud has a button for
Siri or Google Assistant — and this is dependent
on the
device that is
connected.
Pressing and holding the center button
on the left ear cup for 3 seconds launches
Siri or Google Assistant depending
on which
device you have
connected.
Aside from the ability to use
Siri to turn Eve Energy (UK, US)
connected devices on or off, you'll also be able to assign custom names to them, combine them into groups and create scenes to control a few of them at once.