If you're just using Siri to control your smart home, you're missing out on the real power of Apple Home! In this video, I'll show you 5 advanced HomeKit automations that will take your smart home to the next level.
🔧 What You'll Learn:
• How to create toggle automations for smart buttons
• Better motion sensor automations that won't leave you in the dark
• Setting up guest mode conditions for smarter automation control
• Creating flashing light notifications using variables
• Using webhooks to run personal shortcuts from HomeKit (with Pushcut)
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⏱️ Timestamps
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0:00 Intro
0:57 What We'll Cover
1:26 Toggle Lights Using IF/Then Actions
4:55 Sponsor - Aqara (Sale!)
6:15 Better Motion Automations with IF, WAIT, & Repeat Actions
11:30 IF Actions with Conditions (Guest Mode)
17:00 Flash Light Automation with Variables
21:45 Webhook Automation with Pushcut App for Siri Announcements (Run Personal Shortcuts from HomeKit)
28:40 Final Thoughts
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