MacVoices #20252: Josh Centers Updates Take Control of Apple Home Automation (2)
MacVoices6 Marras 2020

MacVoices #20252: Josh Centers Updates Take Control of Apple Home Automation (2)

In the second part of our discussion with Josh Centers about the 1.3 version of his Take Control of Apple Home Automation, we get his take on the new interface changes to the Home app in iOS 14, and get a few more recommendations on what HomeKit devices to buy, and how to evaluate them.


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Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on Twitter, and his blog at joshcenters.com.



Links:


Logitech Circle 2


eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam Pan & Tilt, Plug-in Security Indoor Camera


Amazon eero mesh WiFi system


Apple's HomeKit Secure Video Leverages iCloud Storage and Preserves Privacy by Glenn Fleishman on TidBITS


August Wi-Fi Smart Lock


ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control, SmartSensor Included, Alexa Built-In


Google Nest Learning Thermostat



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