![]() Having to switch hubs might seem like a pain, but it’s better than having to replace an entire system you’ve built out one $50 lightswitch at a time. Different hubs can bridge your Insteon gear toĪllJoyn-compatible setup. But Insteon doesn’t even lock you into using HomeKit. HomeKit doesn’t lock you into using devices from just one manufacturer-Apple certifies each device, and any certified device should work together. Since it’s HomeKit, the Insteon Hub supports commands from Siri, and Insteon made an Apple Watch app too. The app also lets you check in on sensors, confirm doors are locked, and even get a live view of your cameras, right from your wrist. Watch app has thoughtfully designed controls for dimming your lights, changing the speed of a ceiling fan, or just flipping a switch on or off. With your iPhone, you’ll be able to ask Siri to change an entire scene for you, and Insteon recently announced You can set up timers, add new devices with just a few taps, and group them into rooms and scenes. The Dashboard shows your favorite devices, along with all the scenes you’ve set up, and a quick-glance view at devices currently in use. With an updated Insteon+ app, you’ll be able to set up scenes, grouping devices together so you can control them in concert, with a single command. The Insteon+ app will connect to all your Insteon devices via the Insteon Hub, and can control other companies’ HomeKit devices too. $150 Insteon Hub acts as a bridge between Insteon’s mesh network and your regular Wi-Fi network, so you can reach your Insteon devices from outside of the house, and to bridge your Insteon system with HomeKit. ![]() HomeKit devices use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to communicate, but Insteon’s family of home control devices (lights, plugs, switches, sensors, cameras, locks, the works) use a differentĭual-band communication technology that combines both wireless and powerline networking. HomeKit also supports voice commands via Siri, and Insteon has already been working with voice assistants, addingĬortana support with Windows 8.1. Even if you dont want to go all-in with Insteon, you can pick and choose some HomeKit prodcuts from other companies, and the Hub will bridge those to your Insteon gear, letting you control everything from the Insteon+ app. Why this matters: Insteon has decades of experience building home control devices, and its embrace of HomeKit will give users a jump start on building out an expandable system for their home. ![]()
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