You may have read this confined to your house, so the right time for you to accomplish that purpose is to rule it. review all you can convert into a HomeKit extension. Lights, smart plugs, blinds, speakers … lots of opportunities.
However, be careful: You should never make the mistake of simply controlling all your options and ignoring the necessary precautions in the processing of all instruments. After several years living with smart bulbs and plugs, I leave it some conclusions in the form of advice so as not to fail where I did.
Of course, there are aspects of society to consider
First, you should not go crazy and replace all the bulbs in the house. Such lamps such as those in the bathroom, kitchen or even the bedroom are usually on and off, and sometimes home variations include the loss of time to turn the lights on or off without having to spend a lot of money and install sunglasses that are compatible with HomeKit.
It is best to install HomeKit bulbs in those rooms where the lights illuminate for a long time (offices, lounges) and changes in heart rate or color temperature are appreciated (HomeKit websites usually have these functions almost always) depending on what you do. So you can have lamps on a large scale when you have guests, and with very low power when watching a movie.
Something is often overlooked: everyone in the house will use HomeKit, not just you
And be careful, if you don't live alone, those HomeKit pages they should be used by all family members. Kids, couples who don't want to hear about it these technologies are really… keep in mind that things like HomeKit bulbs lose their functionality when you turn them off using a switch unless it's also integrated with Apple home automation. It is important for all family members to feel comfortable with home automation, or soon there will be back-to-back discussions on traditional light bulbs and plugs. It is a good idea to start with one smart plug or light bulb to do the exercises and show the whole family how it works.
The tip to consider is if you want everything add a hint of color to the roomYou might want to keep the traditional bulbs and just add something to Eve Flare. This way the installation is made much easier.
Oh, and another important topic: HomeKit is Apple's special platform. Consider using it when other people living in your house use Android and / or Windows devices, or search for accessories compatible with HomeKit and Google Home or Alexa.
The basis of a good HomeKit is a standard Wi-Fi network
The quality of our Wi-Fi network is also very important when filling our house with household items. If you install a light bulb in the area of your home where the signal is weak, you will surely have problems with that light bulb. It may take a long time to get orders, or they may not do it anymore. So, before spending on smart light bulbs and / or sockets, you may need to do it on a good Wi-Fi wire that covers the entire area of your home without any problems.
To make the most of HomeKit opportunities, keep in mind that you must also have it an Apple device that acts as hub. This way you can control outdoor accessories as long as you have an internet connection, which is one of the most sought after benefits when installing it.
It's good to use as hub this is Apple TV or HomePod, although you can use it again iPad do not leave the house. Don't worry about the settings, it's all done automatically when you start preparing the first accessories: if you have a device that can work like hub in the name of your Apple account, it will.
And what can you do with HomeKit? Yes, hundreds of actions and automation, but we leave you with three basic things that can inspire you depending on the opportunities your home has: