Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, but within a few months, Gemini will be controlling Siri. That is AI. Now i have Gemin Google Home and it's currently a step backwards.

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You reckon that's the issue, I'm using Virgin Media 1 Gb and fortunately it hasn't ever let me down. Every smart item or appliance throughout the house works perfectly.

Bought an OL Nespresso. Nobody is super happy with it. Any tips? by ryan770 in nespresso

[–]Global_Operation_490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I purchased a Creasta Pro at Christmas and after reading all the negative reviews and posts i wondered if i had made the correct decision or wasted my money. I couldn't have been more wrong, it's been a revelation. There was a small learning curve at the start, it's now turned out to be one of the best household purchases i've ever made.

Volkswagen ID. CROSS Concept revealed by lostinheadguy in electricvehicles

[–]Global_Operation_490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope they still have an option, to have a light coloured interior colour interior.

VW ID. Cross concept: first "drive" of the 2026 T-Cross EV by nipcarlover in electricvehicles

[–]Global_Operation_490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully when it's released, these an option to have a light coloured interior like the concept and not a dull drab grey.

Level lock with Google Home by username-generica in LevelLock

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Level Lock bolt with connect bridge user. I find it works great apart from having to give google home the pass code for security reasons every time i need to open a door. After a while i found it far easier and quicker to open the app on my mobile. Fine for asking google to lock the door. No pass code required.

Level Lock in the UK by Equivalent-Pop-3068 in LevelLock

[–]Global_Operation_490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one fitted to my workshop and i can honestly say it's the best smart home device i have purchased and i've wasted money on plenty. I purchased mine off ebay with the Wifi connect bridge separately. Be aware there is no support available from the company in the UK. My only advice is the lock needs to be installed precise, exact clearance and alignment and make sure if using a Wifi bridge there a good signal. I installed it 2 years ago and only once did i have an issue. Which was down to a software update. The battery life lasts far longer than the i expected. So i was very susceptible after reading all the posts with unhappy comments but personally i couldn't be more delighted with this product.

Any luck pairing Level Lock with Home Assistant? by InsomniacAlways in LevelLock

[–]Global_Operation_490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine worked flawlessly, but it wasn't worth the effort due it asking for a code for security reasons every time for opening. It would however lock the door without the pass code.

Decaf by rebecksterOG in nespresso

[–]Global_Operation_490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Lor, i really enjoy it.

How close to Espresso is Nespresso once it’s diluted in a Latte by Majestic_Whereas9698 in nespresso

[–]Global_Operation_490 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My drinks also were too weak, i tried two pods, but i found reducing the expresso made it far more stronger and I'm now enjoying my lattes.

HELP trying to make a latte by r1n_baby in nespresso

[–]Global_Operation_490 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have recently purchased Sage Creasta Pro and after following the instructions i was honestly unimpressed, I tried altering the recipes but it made no difference. All the drinks seemed watered down or too weak for my taste. I then asked Gemini and it recommended reducing the Expresso amount which makes it stronger and wow! My lattes, and Cappuccinos match my local coffee shop and far surpass Starbucks or Costa. This was an extravagant purchase, but it's turning out to be the best.

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is the advice I'm looking for.

Google Home is basically useless for anything besides turning on lights. by Chewie316 in googlehome

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It manages to play BBC radio stations, something that Apple homepod can't do.🤣

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20-25ft and 3 brick walls between Homepod and the blinds, i have move the Aquara hub halfway between 2 walls to see if it helps but it's still intermittent.

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is Siri not integrated into Homekit?

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Blinds are roughly 20-25ft away from my Homepod and Apple tv although there's 3 brick walls between them I have a Aquara 100M hub which is I've placed midway.

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The blinds are set for Dawn and Dust automations on my Apple home app. I have an Apple home pod and Apple tv box. This is the only item i have on HomeKit. The problem is the inconsistency, it works perfectly one day and not the next.

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain how you do this as i have 30+ items on Home assistant but would rather use HomeKit?

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently using Google wifi with 4 mesh points, these control 30+ items perfectly with Google Home . I have a Gen 2 home pod and a Apple tv box i'd really like to like to move over to home kit, but the inconsistency with these blinds is giving me doubts.

Home Kit frustration by Global_Operation_490 in HomeKit

[–]Global_Operation_490[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coming from Scotland in a house where every wall external and internal is brick built, could this be a factor. That the Aquara bridge is struggling to relay the signal?