DIY HomeKit Security System with HomeBridge (in 3 Easy Steps!)

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In this video we'll cover how to setup a HomeKit Security system using Homebrdige, an inexpensive siren from Amazon, your homekit sensors, and a smart plug. We can configure different modes such as Away, Night, and Home. Stay tuned until the end for some great ideas to take your security system even further!
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0:00 Intro
0:50 What You'll Need
1:48 Overview
2:00 Step 1. Setup Siren
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@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

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@gurss23 3 года назад

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@marcelahurtado4100 11 месяцев назад

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@milwaukeebrewer9264 3 года назад

I like the way you integrated Skillshare

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks!

@tombe1412 3 года назад

😂 By far the funniest way I have seen to promote your sponsor. Great video! You make it seem so easy, as usual. This is definitely something to remember for when I move.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Tom!

@m.j.r.technologyreveiws1075 3 года назад

Truly demonstrates the power of HomeBridge! A lot more is possible with the right programming knowledge. Also the system works great with built in siren on the Ring Floodlight Cams I already have in HomeKit under HomeBridge! This video is a winner!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@stydeman 3 года назад

Mr. Shane. First the was you added the Skillshare video was BRILLIANT ! Secondly, LOVE the "protected by HomeKit" sticker by your friend! Keep up the great work and, as always, your videos are great and informative. Thank you for what you do Y'all.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thank you Scott!! I appreciate the support and thanks for watching!

@vskal 3 года назад

Great stuff, thanks Shane ! I use the Aqara hub M2 which exposes the alarm in homekit. It requires the Alert system running from the Aqara app but it integrates quite nicely, it makes bleeps at arming/disarming but the speaker is not loud at all (pretty good for a door chime however). You can arm and disarm differnt alarm modes automatically (with IF conditions on Aqara sensors) and you get push notifications when triggerd or mode is changed. Great setup explanation, love the siren idea !

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Yes, this would be a great way to add an additional siren to your Aqara security system. Simply turn on the siren when the Aqara alarm is triggered. 😃

@Polkster13 3 года назад

Cool way to do the "sponsored by" segment and I loved the outtakes. Very creative. I'll be picking up some of these stickers and trying out these automations on my Home Alarm system. Thanks again for all of your hard work to bring these very informative videos to your audience.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Frederick!

@friscodog 3 года назад

Very cool automation! Oh, and I love how you integrated the ad into the video. Clever! I've been wanting to get into HomeKit for years now, but I never could really find a legitimate use for it. It just sounds so darned cool, but so far that hasn't been enough to make the leap. This might be the first thing that makes me actually break out the credit card and start making some orders. Thanks much!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! It can be very fun, frustrating at times (like anything), and quite addicting once you go down that rabbit hole! Start small and build gradually, which is what I did. Good luck!

@alireza19330 2 года назад

thanks Shane for sharing your experience. I have a traditional security system installed on my house, it's difficult to program it and is not convenient at all, I was thinking about having a siren+motion sensors+homekit and told myself Shane should have a video about that. and I was right! I wish HomeKit was more mature and I don't have to deal with third party apps.

@TheBradLloyd 3 года назад

Awesome video and love that you thought up a DIY solution that is affordable and very practical! The alternative can be very expensive. That sticker is epic, I will definitely check out that Etsy shop!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Brad!

@diginoon 2 года назад

Best Skillshare ad I’ve seen. Nice one!

@camiloparrasalazar9157 3 года назад

Great video! I really like this diy videos. I always learn something new. Amazing, Shane. Greetings from Chile!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@internetusername9593 3 года назад

your channel hella underrated

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@Han1996 3 года назад

Amazing video！thanks for sharing shane! Nice to see you 🥳🥳🤩🤩

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Han!

@ericsaunders3824 3 года назад

The doorbell ad was cool. Great video to show off conditional automation possibilities. 👍. ES

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Eric!!

@TechWithTony 3 года назад

Omg. Great idea with the siren and smart plug! I’m going to add this to my water leak detection Alerts!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@tomlawson2330 3 года назад

Another brilliant video Shane! 👍🏼

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Tom!

@JuanCruz-hd4ls 3 года назад

Looks like I came to the right place I’ll def be checking your other vids!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!!

@OurAppleHome 3 года назад

Haha, great video! We just installed and have an Abode video coming out soon, but what an awesome budget awesome.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Josh! I’ve also used Abode and made a video about it a while back. There are pros and cons to it (and every solution). Looking forward to checking out your video!

@rfahlsing Год назад

Most entertaining sponsor message I've seen on RU-vid.

@niss63 2 года назад

The skillshare ad was purley brilliant, as was the clip at the end. Loved this video.

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Thank you!

@JerrysTechCorner 3 года назад

Wow this must be the best video I have seen so far from you 😍

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@MarcERNOULT 3 года назад

Thanks Shane ! Amazing video and very useful ! ✌🏻

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Marc!

@RunyCalmera 2 года назад

That commercial cut in there is brilliant!!! I didn’t click it away!!! Awesome branding!!! Who is your video editor?

@Ilse_Swanepoel 3 года назад

I am so happy I found your channel Shane! Two weeks ago I was about to move everything over to Alexa/Google to start my smart home. Homekit portrayed as inferior on other channels. I’m heavily invested in an Apple ecosystem - it everything makes way more sense now! Cheers from South Africa! 🇿🇦

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Awesome! So glad to have you and thanks for watching!! 😃

@SimonDeiner 2 года назад

Awesome! Another South African! Deep into Homekit / Apple ecosystem and wont go back!

@silnce01 3 года назад

The skillshare piece was great. Well played! Thanks for the video. Since google is no longer making the Nest Secure, this will be my alternative go to once the Nest Secure systems goes down.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Awesome, thanks for watching!

@daringeric 3 года назад

Good stuff Shane. You can create conditions using convert to shortcut in the automation tab on the Home App. It doesn’t require scenes to be made either.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Good point. Thanks Eric!

@scotts4098 3 года назад

Great video!

@deralte680 3 года назад

I love the way of advertising to do :-D really funny

@myHomeKithome 3 года назад

Dude! Amazing I just may be copying this. What a fantastic idea!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Dustin!

@francocapaldo4623 3 года назад

thanks for your job 🙏

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@Popopo220 3 года назад

Great content Shane! I liked the topic and I see it had success! My proposition is to do another security system without using HomeBridge (I’m quite sure 80% of people here don’t use it) and instead using an HomePod as a siren for example. I remember also your review about the Onvis sensor, that also has a siren. Or for example using an AppleTV for the video of a camera or audio. Just a proposal 🙂😉

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Dave! I did a video like that about a year ago. Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wNRvWU073SY.html

@Jeralmys 3 года назад

this was a good video 😊 thank you

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@hdorsman 3 года назад

Nice and clear video! It is possible to use this without conditions. The security system will take care of the conditions.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Hans! Can you explain further?

@hdorsman 3 года назад

Suppose you put the system on “away” mode, make a rule in which a sensor (or whatever) triggers “siren away” and make a rule where the trigger is “alarm is activated” and the action is whatever you want to switch on. The “siren away” will only be activated when the system is in away mode, but not when the system is in another mode.

@pedromoraes82 2 года назад

top meu querido! bom trabalho.

@atomicdetailsoc Год назад

14:45 ah yes the classic LG TV no response..yes yes. lol

@chribudi 2 года назад

Hello, it is possible to customize the names of the default modes: at home - off - away? Thank you

@alexkuiper56 2 года назад

Hi Shane, thank you very much for sharing all this knowledge on HomeKit, really helpfull! As I am new to HomeKit and currently building a new house, I am soaking up the knowledge so I can automate the new home exactly the way I want it. Now I just have one question regarding a DIY alarm system; what if someone scrambles or hacks my Wifi signal? Will that completely shut down HomeKit including my alarm or do you have a solution for that as well? Thanks for your reply and keep up the good work!

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Hey Alex. In general, HomeKit runs and communicates locally, so even when internet is out it should still be able to perform as usual. Of course you won't get notifications and things like that away from home if there is not internet connection. And with regards to Homebridge, it depends on the plugin. I don't think the security system plugin requires any type of cloud access, so I assume it would still work locally too.

@AdamsTechLife 3 года назад

Very cool idea! Love the low cost but still providing good protection. The HomeKit stickers are awesome! Btw, skillshare Shane is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 “keep it moving” hahaha oh! What are you using for your homebridge? Just a pi?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Haha thanks Adam! I’m actually using homebridge on my Synology NAS at the moment.

@johndoe6970 3 года назад

I just use conditions that are setup with the Eve app and the Home app. No need for HomeBridge. I have several motion sensors and door sensors in the house. The conditions for my alarm are 1) after 10pm 2) master bedroom door is closed 3) motion sensors detect motion. If all of those are true, it turns on all the lights in the house. Once one specific light comes on, my HomePods play an alarm sound at a specific volume. It was a really easy setup and works incredibly well. The door sensors are a must, because if we need to get up to let our dogs out or get water, it stops the alarm from going off. Once the door is closed again, it's active again until the morning (or the door opens again).

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

I like the creativity there! Nice job! Thanks for sharing!

@franklinhughes Год назад

What was the small outlet light you were using to signify your system was armed?

@CoreMacSolutions. 5 месяцев назад

Shane. This is a great vid but is it possible to drill down and explain fully all of the additional possible settings on this?

@pschroeder89 3 года назад

I currently use Nest Secure via the Starling Hub, but it lacks a lot of the configuration via HomeKit like triggering different automations when the siren is triggered. I think I’ll convert to something like this, thanks for the ideas, Shane!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for watching Paul. Good luck with your setup!

@213th 3 года назад

Hi Shane. Thanks for making all these videos! Are there any of the HomeKit sensors that are able to tell if a door/window is left open when the “away mode” is activated?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Hey Thomas. So you'd have to set this up via automations. So, technically, the answer is yes, any homekit sensor would work. You'd create an automation, like in the video, that says WHEN the door/window is open (trigger), IF away mode is on (condition), the sound the alarm (action/scene) or whatever you want to automate. Hope that helps.

@uniqueflh2941 3 года назад

This is awesome. I'm a huge fan of finding DIY solutions like this...rather than using off-the-shelf stuff. Viewers who are like 'this seems complicated' need to jump on your Join button and get help & ideas on the Member's Discord. :) AND - That dude at your door seemed pretty shady. You need to go run him off.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Brad!! I know you like your DIY solutions! I'll be honest, I do like off-the-shelf stuff with native homekit support (you know I like to keep things simple) but when it comes to Security Systems for Homekit, we just don't have many options AT ALL. That's when I like to get creative and try to fill those gaps. And I know you are a PRO at doing that! I'm really happy with how well this solution works. Kudos to the developers for making such a great HB plugin. AND I agree... that dude at the door was super shady... 😂

@dindu42 2 года назад

There seem to be a few changes to the screens and option in the latest HomeBridge - would it be possible to give this excellent tutorial a refresh sometime.

@marcopallotta1452 3 года назад

Good video Shane even if I think you can avoid using home bridge. In fact it’s over one year that I have implemented a similar alarm system with Onvis contact sensors that incorporates a siren (so it is identified as an alarm accessory too). I haven’t yet an external siren but I obviously also could use it and associate it with Onvis alarm system state (away, night, and so on). Moreover I used motion sensors too that trigger the siren as you suggested in the video.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Marco! I do like that the Onvis sensor exposes the siren to HomeKit, but I eventually got tired of that device and all the phantom notifications. That device had some real potential. But yea, if you have any other "security system" that is exposed to homekit, including Onvis, Aqara, etc. you could set up similar automations and accomplish the same thing.

@marcopallotta1452 3 года назад

When I bought that device I was tired of phantom notifications too (I set to be alerted only when there isn’t nobody at home) so I contacted directly Onvis: they told be that it wasn’t their responsibility and they explained that it was an HomeKit issue (so Apple responsibility). At the end after some months (and upgrades) I think that this problem is now fixed (that is it’s runs ok in my condition). 😉

@jptidus Год назад

how did you connect the siren to homekit, what is the bridging device you used for that?

@rivertonrock 3 года назад

Conditional automations are possible using the native Home app via Convert to Shortcut.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Good point. Still not as straight forward tho. For example the method I used has multiple sensors that can trigger the automation. Not sure how you’d do that in the home app without creating separate automations for each sensor.

@jeffjackson6358 2 года назад

Also, where did you purchase the plug/light you show for alarm status at 16:15?

@271830066 2 года назад

Great Video.. Question can I continue to play my Apple Music once I leave my house without stoping ?

@antonioCsilveira 3 года назад

Hey Shane, incredible video, I was on the search for a homekit siren but unfortunately there isn’t anyone available. This was a great video. Which Security System have you chosen on HOmebridge? I found several plugins but don’t know which one you chose.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Antonio! Sorry I forgot to add the plugin link to the video description (updating now). This is the plugin I used: www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-securitysystem

@Bradley-Thomsen 2 года назад

Can you build these automations in Apple Shortcuts?

@brycewilson115 3 года назад

You just got yourself a brand new subscriber!! I’m pumped to see all these new things you can do with HomeKit. (New to me at least haha). One question though, do you have a link (or just a product name) for that glow plug at the end?? To show the state of the alarm? That’s so smart! I can’t seem to find anything like that though. At the 16:15 timestamp

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Hey Bryce, thanks for subscribing! That is actually an old iDevices smart plug that exposes that little "night light" led strip to homekit. Unfortunately, I believe this product has been discontinued. You can use the same idea for any light that exposed to HomeKit.

@brycewilson115 3 года назад

Thank you for the quick reply! Happy to be here! Dang I was worried about that. All the “smart night lights” I’ve googled have seemed way over the top with features. I just want a subtle glow I can change colors that won’t be a glaring light in the dark! If I find something I’ll report back here in case someone else has the same question.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

@@brycewilson115 thanks! One light that I like to use for status the same way is the light on the Aqara M1 hub. Of course, it is also much more than just a night light, but if you end up with Aqara stuff anyways like me, then it's good one for that also.

@WingAddict 3 года назад

Great video! If one wanted to add a physical keypad at the entry door to disarm this alarm system with a code would that be an option for this HomeKit alarm? I am not sure if there are any keypad alarms that work with HomeKit as I am relatively new to it?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks @JayInPEC ! There currently aren't any keypads that I'm aware of that would work with homekit. Abode makes a keypad that will work with their alarm system (which supports homekit) but the keypad doesn't get exposed to homekit so you wouldn't be able to use it in a DIY setup like this.

@Joshua-jv8oq 3 года назад

The physical siren with the smart plug is a nice touch. I just use all six HomePods on highest volume with a siren tune that's available on Apple Music.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Nice! I've done that in the past too. I actually like the siren a little better since it doesn't mess up what's playing on the HomePods, plus I feel like the automation happens just a little faster this way. But a great and creative solution either way!

@Joshua-jv8oq 3 года назад

Plus the intruder can’t just say „Hey Siri, stop.“ 😄

@randallpatrickc 3 года назад

Just got my Apple TV 4K and am setting up things in HomeKit. Looks good. I have seen your Eufy2 vid and watched this vid. I wonder if somewhere in your vids you have something that shows what I am looking for? Scenario - peacefully sleeping when we are awoken by a noise (maybe a Homekit notification (can they override the do-not-disturb on bedside iPhones?). Clever stuff (please define!) then shows views of all the Eufy cams on a multi-view page on the bedroom TV. Don't want to set off a siren but would like to be awoken and offered the cam views to see if I need to grab a gun and start checking out the alarm area or acknowlede and go back to sleep. Have you something like that pls Shane? btw, really enjoying your content! Great job.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Randall! I really like that idea. Currently, there is no way for app notifications (like from the Home app) to override DND. However that should change with the upcoming Focus in iOS 15. I really like your scenario idea. Unfortunately it's a bit advanced for the native capabilities of HomeKit. The problem comes from not being able to trigger many shortcut actions from home automations. For example, you can open up the HomeCam app on your Apple TV in a shortcut, displaying your camera grid, but that can only be done in a personal automation/shortcut, not a home automation. The only work-around I can think of at the moment is to use something like a PushCut (app) notification to trigger on your iPhone when motion is detected. That notification can then present you with options, like opening the home app or even opening HomeCam on your Apple TV. In case you missed the video on Pushcut, here it is: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cUbXnCSZJq0.html Hope that helps and gives you some ideas. I like this idea... might have to try it out for myself. My biggest worry would be too many false notifications. I'd hate to wake up with a notification every time a bug flies in front of the camera at night.

@gregghayes6710 3 года назад

Excellent video shame. Good timing for me as I was just looking into this. I was hoping there was a way to do it, however without HomeBridge. Oh well, I guess I’m going to need to work with HomeBridge- ugh.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks Gregg! There are some work arounds that you can do without having to rely on homebridge but it won’t be as robust as this. About a year ago I made a video showing a similar method, without Homebridge, and using am a HomePod instead of a siren. You could combine and mix and match some of the methods in the two videos I’m sure if you wanted. But I do definitely like the homebridge method. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wNRvWU073SY.html

@gregghayes6710 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates thanks again. I have spent a good bit of my afternoon looking at a number of your videos. Aqara seems like a good idea too. I also liked your DIY with HomePod. Lots of good ideas over the months!

@rileyturner4049 2 года назад

What was the color smart switch you are using to let the family know that the system is armed? Thank you for all the content that you're producing! My wife and I are using all your videos as inspiration for the HomeKit home that we want to create! Thanks Shane! Keep up the great work!

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Hey Riley. That is an iDevices smart switch. Last I checked it wasn’t available. I got this one a while back. But you can use any other HomeKit light or switch as an indicator. Thanks for watching and for the support!

@Djfoxmiki2 Год назад

which app did you use for automations?

@michkal91 3 года назад

Great! I have already did it. However I have added a delay switch in order for me to be able to disarm the security system without the phone. Maybe it's a good idea to let us know a way to keep the system "alive" in case of a power outage. Finally, could you please send us a link for the small light? I created today something similar by using the aqara hub light setting the brightness to 10%, however I don't know yet the power consumption and I am looking for something smaller.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Nice!! 👏 I actually don't think they even make that little plug anymore. It's the iDevices smart plug that included a little LED strip/night light on it. This is the product, but it's clearly not available anymore though amazon and doesn't appear to be on the manufacturer's website either: geni.us/iDevices1

@jndvk 3 месяца назад

Great video. Wish I could get Homebridge working on my MacMini. Did for a while and now when I try to add it as an accessory in HomeKit it tells me that it's already in another home. In HB it reset the accessory and when I attempt to add again after reset Homekit tells me it's unable to add accessory due to being out of compliance. What gives?

@charles9860 2 года назад

Hello Shane!, can you make this on home+? I tried and it didn't work

@jeffjackson6358 2 года назад

Are you using the FREE version of Controller for Homekit? Any really advantages to the Pro version?

@killerlion6 3 года назад

Cool stuff! Btw all these sensors work using batteries right? Or should I prepare myself for putting wires everywhere?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Yes, all these door and motion sensors use batteries

@ModernDayTech 3 года назад

Good stuff Shane. I'm surprised you didn't use shortcuts to create the automations. Was there something missing from shortcuts that didn't allow you to?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Do you mean using an automation and “convert to shortcut?” The main issue I see is that you can’t use multiple sensors as the trigger (that I can think of). As in the example in the video, if either one of the two sensors is opened it will trigger the automation.

@BlazerRox 3 года назад

Would you also be able to use a voice command to arm/disarm? Could also use geolocation to auto-arm when you leave :)

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

You should be able to use geolocation to arm as you leave. You can definitely use voice commands. The only thing about disarming the system with voice is that it requires authentication on your personal device... so your phone must be unlocked, etc. (don't want someone shouting at the HomePod through the window to disarm the security system).

@tonygese1158 3 года назад

What is that light device you have at the 16:20 mark in the video? I’m very curious about that and it’s capabilities.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

It’s actually just an old iDevices smart plug. I think they’ve since discontinued them. They exposed the smart plug and a separate led color lightstrip/nightlight to HomeKit.

@Puddlegrapher 2 года назад

Can we use an automation or something to trigger a phone call to 911?

@MannyMambo28 3 года назад

Hey big fan thanks for all video I'll been learning a lot question what is the name of the app to created the automation thanks in advance

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for the support! The app is called Controller for HomeKit

@MannyMambo28 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates thanks so much for sharing the knowledge your channel has become my number #1 source for homekit automation haven't started yet since when started this journey of Smart home automation got into Google eco system all switch and light bulb power plug are TP link kasa and all my camera and door bell are are google nest and thermostat too is google and Govee light strips but I don't have non apple homekit accessories since I already made everything smart under google ecosystem but love homekit automation special since been following you I see all possibilities can be created with homekit platform but I don't know how to make easy of what I got already and homekit if you don't mind to give a input I been checking couple video about use homebrigde platform also read. About apple shortcuts and tp link idk if that's be best route to become a homekit automation user ? Thanks in advance for your input

@robertporter940 3 года назад

What was the device you used to visually indicate the system was armed? It looked like something that went directly into an outlet and had a built in led bar?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

that's an old iDevices smart plug (with LED "night light"). It's a cool product but I think it's been discontinued.

@tharais 3 года назад

Shane: Your videos were influential in my finally downloading and trying HomeBridge. I installed it on a home server I've set up and leave running 24/7. I used HomeBridge to expose my two Nest thermostats and seven Nest protects to Homekit. And, I can use it for even more like you have here. In fact, I was thinking of expanding it to include a home automation adaptation of my existing, old, hardwired, unmonitored ADT alarm system. I found it difficult to understand. Even though I've actually written programs in my life. Go figure. But, I did get it working. Well, actually it just showed up in Homekit up a day or so after I first tried to get it functional and thought I had failed. But, I find that the Nest devices keep vacillating between response and no response in Homekit. I've searched in vain for fixes. I was wondering if you, as a user and advocate of HomeBridge, could point me to a source that might help me find out why it is dropping off Homekit like this? TIA

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Hey Tom. Since I don't have any Nest products and haven't used the Nest HB plugin, I can't say for sure what the problem is. It'll probably require a little troubleshooting. I'd first determine if it's the plugin's configuration causing problems as a place to start. From there, maybe you can figure out what the problem is. The Nest plugin is a very popular one, so I'd imagine you should be able to find a solution. There is a very active Homebridge community on reddit, discord, and maybe Facebook also. Maybe that would be a good place to seek out answers and support. Good luck!

@tharais 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Thanks. I should have thought of the reddit angle. I'm still learning about HomeBridge. It is all Greek to me at this point. ;-)

@deutschland09 2 года назад

Hey Shane, you did create the automations with "Controller for HomeKit". Is it only possible with this app or can the same automations you show in the video also be done with the Apple Home app?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Currently, the Home app doesn't give us the ability to add those custom conditions, as seen in the video. So you will need a third party app, like Controller for HomeKit. There are others out there that do the same thing. For example the Home+ app and the Eve app (free) should also allow you to setup these types of automations.

@Sebasket 2 года назад

Hi Shane! I am starting with this and I would like to know if it is possible to make a security system only with Aqara products. I am thinking of 2 or 3 Hubs (M1s, G3 camera) and door and window sensors. This to start and then be able to grow with the system. Thanks a lot

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Hey Sebastian. Sure, you can use Aqara for that. Aqara is a great DIY solution for an alarm system. The only downside is that you don’t get certain features like professional monitoring, cellular or battery backup etc. But if those things aren’t important, than the Aqara devices and sensors work great as an alarm system.

@Sebasket 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreates thank you so much!

@Esr82 3 года назад

Can Hoobs be installed and run from a thumb drive connected to a Mac Mini?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Hoobs can be installed on a Mac mini but it must be on and running all the time.

@red-ita 2 года назад

Robber: takes power down. You after appying this to your house: :|

@dash8brj Год назад

I would probably make another scene depending on your local noise laws that when the siren is tripped, it turns off the siren after a predetermined amount of time. Add a strobe light outside that continues to flash, so that if you cannot make it home in time, neighbours and the authorities know which house alarm has tripped.

@leviiaj09 3 года назад

Good stuff. I’m gonna configure mine so that it’ll announce on my HomePods “arm stay” or “arm away” whenever i set it

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Nice! Great idea, I love that!

@Niko-zb2nw 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Any suggestions on how to create a HomePod announcement when changing the alarm status?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

@@Niko-zb2nw yea, check out this video. I’d do it the same way. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b2lhGIwrGDg.html

@Niko-zb2nw 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates That's a great suggestion. Thanks!

@dredhead6974 3 года назад

"Hey Siri, turn off Security System". - ---- I think I will try this first and check the name of my security system. Appreciate this video. Funny add -

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! A security system will act as any “secure” accessory. So if you try to disarm from a HomePod it will ask you to “continue on your personal device” and similarly your phone must be unlocked if using Siri on your phone.

@dredhead6974 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates thanks - thats great :)

@iamgambit6797 3 года назад

If I hook up my Logitech camera outside will it be ok to plug it up in attic? I’m in Texas and it gets hot in my attic!

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

I would think it would be fine, but can't say for sure. Only the camera is weatherproof, so I'm not sure what the temp limit is on the power supply. I've had my Logitech camera in the garage for a long time now, which also gets VERY hot in the summer (South Carolina), although probably not as hot as an attic.

@selfhealer1 3 года назад

Great video Shane. What’s the smart plug with the red led light strip in it? Is it a smart plug?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Yes it’s an old iDevices smart plug that also exposes the led strip. But I don’t think they even make it anymore actually.

@utooboobnoob 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreatesDo you know if there's a newer / available light that would serve the same purpose? Love the channel.

@utooboobnoob 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreates After a quick look around, I'm thinking it's the Cololight you reviewed recently. It's a little larger than I 'd like in the bedroom. It'll work perfectly elsewhere.

@MemeScreen 2 года назад

Any way we can get it to send us a notification while we are away from home?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

You should get notifications any time the alarm is triggered.

@mossimac 3 года назад

Is it possible to add in some sort of alert to a family member or the authorities when the alarm goes off?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Anyone in your home app will get a notification on their devices when the alarm is triggered. As far as alerting the authorities or other contacts, that is a little more difficult, since that would require using a personal device (such as your phone to place a call or text) and home automations run on your HomeKit hub. If you really wanted to get there, you could probably set up something using pushcuts and maybe an automation server. I covered using the automation feature some in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CW-39Ec8Qzk.html

@tanthanhdat 3 года назад

Hi, can you show me how to change icon of switch. On me, oly have light, switch, fan icon

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Those are the only options in HomeKit for a smart plug.

@tanthanhdat 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Thanks!

@gregcandy8900 3 года назад

Is homebridge only necessary for the armed states? Would there be a work around to not use homebridge where you could have alarm trigger if door is opened after a certain hour?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Yes, pretty much. To do that you can just create an automation: When the door is opened, during a specific time frame, turn the siren (smart plug) on.

@gregcandy8900 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Thank you!! Your videos have been super helpful, keep up the great work. (Btw I used one of your affiliate links :D)

@schwartzmatthewe 2 года назад

Just use nest and get the starling hub. Done.

@rettymoo942 3 года назад

Any glass break detector that works with homekit?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

The only thing I can think of, exposed to homekit that may work, would be the Aqara Vibration sensor. Depending on the application, that could work as a glass break sensor.

@stumpybloke 3 года назад

Great video, thanks. Having trouble getting Siri to disable the arm though. Mine is called Home Security System and I can ask her to set to Home, Away or Night, but when I say "Set home security system to off" she says "ok the siren is off" which does turn off the siren "tile" if its on, but doesn't actually set the alarm state to Off. Basically no matter what I say, I cannot get Siri to turn off the "Home Security System". Any ideas please?

@stumpybloke 3 года назад

And now when I ask Siri to "set HB Security System to Home" it turns on the Siren. Its fine with the other modes. Siri really is *&%$! I've removed the Siren option and how when I ask the same Siri says "do you want me to do something in your HB Security Stetem?". I say Yes, and she comes back with "thats what I thought". I give up , this aint worth it.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

I'm not sure I don't use Siri too much with my Security System. I like to use buttons or other ways to turn it on or off. It sounds like it may be a naming issue. "security system" is also a device type which may be part of the confusion, not to mention whatever you named the actual siren. And Siri will always require you to authenticate turning OFF a security system on your iPhone anyways , since it's a secure device.

@christiansmith5869 2 года назад

Could you set the alarm to arm or disarm based on geographic location? When both my wife and i leave the house, it arms, when we are both home, it disarms?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Yes, you should be able to do that. Although it will probably require you to authenticate on your phone, at least when disarming, as a safety feature since it's a "secure accessory" in HomeKit.

@christiansmith5869 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreates Excellent! I am going to see if i can get it to work. Thanks for the reply!

@AntonKrall 2 года назад

Shane, if you had to pick one, which app is better? Home+ 5 or Controller?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Tough call, I like both very much and they each have very similar feature sets. One thing that makes Controller possibly better is the ability to use it on your Mac. I really love that.

@AntonKrall 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreates OK, I'll try Controller first then

@PattyKuluCakes 3 года назад

Can you talk about Matter, the Amazon, Apple, and Google smart home alliance?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion Patrick!

@ginjeff 3 года назад

I want to have a status light based on 2 MyQ doors, 1 Zwave lock, 1 Homekit lock and one Aqara Window sensor. Each accessory is exposed either through the Aqara hub, Homebridge (MyQ & SmartThings) or directly, all have expected status in Homekit (Zwave lock is a bit slow). If any are open/not locked, I want two lights to come on red (I got that part). If all are closed/locked, no light. It is escaping me. The scenes for turning on the lights and turning off the lights are fine. This is a simple programming problem. I've tried Home, Eve, Controller. Any tips?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

You might just have to set up a number of automations. One for each accessory, with conditions. For example, WHEN the window is closed, AND the door is locked, garage closed, etc, THEN turn off the lights. You can do this with Eve or the Controller app. Hope that helps.

@ginjeff 3 года назад

Thanks@@ShaneCreates. I have now done this using Eve (2 for each lock or sensor) and in the process found the big issue with my previous attempts: one lock (Z-Wave) exposed through Smart Things and Homebridge was not reliably showing status. It seemed fine in Smart Things, but most of the time it did not reflect in Homebridge and hence Homekit. Removing it from all my automations allowed the other 4 accessories to do what I want. Now I have bought a Kwikset Premis to replace that, and unfortunately it is defective - worked for about 5 minutes :(. My other Premis works.

@ivo.fernandes 3 года назад

Amazing! Also, based on automations, we can configure a siren with Aqara alarm, right?

@ivo.fernandes 3 года назад

Have you the siren outside?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Yes, that’s correct! It’s a great way to add an additional siren to your existing Aqara setup. I haven’t tried using the siren outside. I don’t think this one is weatherproof but if you got one that is, you could certainly use it the same way as long as you have somewhere to plug in in.

@ivo.fernandes 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates do you know other sirens? With different sizes / formats?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

@@ivo.fernandes Actually I just checked... the one I got does say it can be used outside! So you'd just have to figure out the wiring and someway to safely plug it in and use a smart plug for automating with Homekit. They have numerous sirens available on Amazon. Anything that you can plug into a smart plug should work for this.

@ivo.fernandes 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates do you know any way to get a call on phone when alarm is trigged? Something that, for example, a service connected to HomeKit through homebriedge that call your phone when alarm is trigged?

@alexandrossalonica 2 года назад

Hi! Great Videos! Is it possible create a shortcut that iphone makes a call to my girlfriend when the alarm/security system is trigged? Because when we are away and sleeping (vacations for example) and something happens to home a critical notification is not capable to wake up us. What do you think?

@ShaneCreates 2 года назад

Not natively, unless you are using something like a pushcut automation server running on an always-on device. I showed that in a past video. There is probably some ways using homebridge to send texts or other notifications. I've been doing some research on methods to send custom notification like this. Will probably make a video sometime soon if I can find some good solutions.

@alexandrossalonica 2 года назад

@@ShaneCreates I think that a disadvantage of a Homekit DIY security system is this. The lack of a continuously notification. If there is way for continuously push notification messages (or even a FaceTime call from an iPad you left at home) it could be a solution. Of course Apple could make critical notifications longer and continuously but we dont work there!

@Matschbacke25 2 года назад

It’s better than no security system at all, but I just want a solution to prevent triggering the alarm by accident.

@chipped 3 года назад

I install and service Security Systems for a living. Problems I can see with this: - All security system should be battery backed - Vandal proof enclosure for alarm - Tamper sensors for all alarm devices - Motion detectors with pet immunity - Monitoring to notify you of issues with devices - Physical/Direct input device to control alarm

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Much of this can still be done if you wanted to take this setup further on your own. Regardless, a professionally installed security system will clearly be more effective than a DIY security system. But we are talking about DIY solutions in this video.

@michaelthompson657 3 года назад

So I assume this doesn’t work if your internet goes down but you still have power?

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Technically it should still run. Since HomeKit does all of it's communication locally. The exception would be HB plugins that require cloud access to connect or control devices, but I don't think the HB security system would. So in theory, it should still work locally. I just haven't tried it.

@michaelthompson657 3 года назад

@@ShaneCreates cool great to know thanks! I assume possibly if you use all HomeKit sensors it should work, like say Aqara or Thread. What do you think?

@chrislunde3698 3 года назад

I wouldn't necessarily advertise that homekit is what is running the security system.with a sticker. Sure you can get a lot of the features that a professional security system uses, but you also advertise that you likely do not have a lot of the backup systems that a monitored security system has, and that you do have a bunch of juicy apple products to steal.

@ShaneCreates 3 года назад

Lol. I’m pretty sure 99% of the people who would be breaking in don’t even know what HomeKit is. And on top of that, I’ve got some other, not so “advertised,” backups in place.