HomeDevices for HomeKit

This app does so many useful things to keep me informed on the latest technologies, app updates, and newest smart home devices. There is a ton of information on smart home management including links to a library of invaluable videos by Shane Whatley with content for smart home people of all levels. And this is just taking a peek behind the curtain as there is so much more.

Great app, hope Secure Router workability was included. Some brands require a ‘phone home’ just to work (including Aqara & Flic) which is unnecessary and shouldn’t be allowed without pre-purchase notification to prospective customers. Other brands (including Wemo & Meross) function in restrict to home mode but the devices’ LEDs blink conspicuously while in restrict to home mode.

I love this app and really wanted to give it 5 stars. It includes an insane amount of great information about HomeKit products. The only thing holding it back from getting 5 stars in my estimation is the lack of a filter to show only devices that support Thread. If I enter the term “Thread” in search I only see one product because it’s only looking at the titles. I am completely sold on Thread (and Matter eventually) and I would prefer to buy products that support Thread if they are available. I was disappointed that this otherwise wonderful resource did not make that easy to do.