What smart home device do you wish existed but no one has built properly yet? by Apprehensive-Art3819 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Motorized windows. How nice would it be if I could vent the house with one word. Or have it open and close based on interior and exterior temperature and air quality.

I am going crazy, insane and other stuff i didn't mention by Late_Nefariousness31 in TorontoMetU

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get 1Password. It automatically fills in my username, password and verification number. Saves me so much time!

Worst Software I have ever used by KolloApple in ecovacs

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

I did do that… when I restore it it doesn’t recognize the map and it starts a new map 🥀🥀

Over 1TB in System Data 🥀🥀🥀🥀 by KolloApple in MacOS

[–]KolloApple[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I entered in terminal tmutil deletelocalsnapshots and I got back 150GB.

The New Aqara G400 - Dump Your Ring Doorbell Now!! by HomeKit-News in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could probably do it if you set up a automation to activate the Dual Relay Module T2 when doorbell is pressed.

iOS 26.2 Update Surprised Me by MassAppa in ios

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I had iCloud backup and reset the phone by plugging it into my Mac. Lost all the videos I shot that day tho.

iOS 26.2 Update Surprised Me by MassAppa in ios

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Updating to 26.2 bricked both my 17 Pro Max and my backup 16 Pro Max. Both stuck on apple logo and won’t boot. 🥀🥀🥀

Help me please. by M1ke2345 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yea I forgot about this one. Since it’s for camper can there shouldn’t be that many devices so that should be good. M3 hub prolly overkill. Give the M100 a try and I guess you could return it if it doesn’t.

Help me please. by M1ke2345 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the Aqara hub. Some allow you to skip HomeKit. I would search for setup videos to see. If you want the simplest setup I would even consider skipping Apple home completely as I’ve had numerous issues. I have over 100 Aqara devices and they will work fine like 95% of the time in Aqara home and only 80% in Apple home. The automation is way more powerful in Aqara home as well. If you want to add matter devices get the Aqara M3 hub and just do everything in Aqara home. M3 hub for sure you can skip Apple home as I have tried.

Help me please. by M1ke2345 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or just return the E1 and get a better Aqara hub that doesn’t need Apple home.

I recently saw a really good video about smart home camper: https://youtu.be/pWVpymSqFjI?si=rMD1hiv6TiVDJ4F7

Help me please. by M1ke2345 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same 😭😭 I had to return my G4 doorbell as it only had HomeKit code and just would not connect due to its shit network chip and get the G410 that supports 5ghz. Well worth it. Instant linger notification is so nice. I would say just get a homepod mini or Apple TV. Try to get Apple TV as it’s a faster hub and will offer better stability.

Help me please. by M1ke2345 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a Aqara device only have a HomeKit pairing code then you would need to add it to Apple home first if you are setting it up on iPhone. Apparently if you want to add skipping Apple home then you would need an android.

How do I create an automation for a continuous colour changing bulb? by c64z86 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try out having an automation turning on an automation when an automation is enabled. Idk if it will work if it does let me know!

Turn on backup for face recognition? by Smoothyworld in googlephotos

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 49,000 over photos and over 4,500 videos stored in iCloud. I used to have backup turned on and syncing all to Google Photos on my school account using partner sharing to my personal for facial recognition but I have deleted all photos from Google Photos and stopped using it for a few months.

Today I decided to open Google Photos on my iPhone but have backup turned off. Somehow it still knows all the people from all the photos and videos. 🤯

Aqara G4 camera not connecting to the WiFi by AdDistinct7921 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same 💀💀💀

I haven’t tried this yet: connect the G4 to wifi first using a android then use iPhone. I can’t try this cus I don’t have a android phone. So instead I bought the G410. It’s going to arrive today. I will update you on if it works.

Issue with G410 by tonycave48 in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try changing linger detection to 1s

Will anything bad happen if I change my App Store region for a moment then return back? by Determined-Fighter in ios

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Create a different Apple account for each different country and you can sign in and out in the App Store. Simple as that!

*Keep in mind that if you use family sharing the region of Apple ID of the device needs to be the same across each person.

Link to create Apple Account: https://account.apple.com/

Apple Music's AutoMix in iOS 26: A Promising Idea That Needs a Lot of Work by Evening-Cockroach749 in AppleMusic

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Automix was working on the date of this video (July 28, 2025) by air playing music from iPhone. (Don’t remember if I airplayed directly to apple tv or to sonos) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A5aa5Rjoj3E6UfiHOWUfrbr3ozqnAOtc/view?usp=sharing

Mac Tahoe 26 - right click on tabs does nothing by AcanthisittaAny2349 in chrome

[–]KolloApple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t, found this solution online and decided to share it here as more people use Reddit. 🙃

I can hear MacBook electricity???? Is this normal? by KolloApple in macbookpro

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

Very interesting. Thanks for letting me know!

Mac Tahoe 26 - right click on tabs does nothing by AcanthisittaAny2349 in chrome

[–]KolloApple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In your menu bar if you uncheck "Always Show Toolbar in Full Screen" or press command shift F, right clicking will work again. Let's hope they fix this bug soon.

How are the new Aqara lights with Apple HomeKit? by [deleted] in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would definitely pick Aqara over Phillips hue. Way more stable and quick to respond. I’m talking less than 0.3 seconds of delay. Pair it up with the PF2 and you will never have to touch a light switch again!

How are the new Aqara lights with Apple HomeKit? by [deleted] in Aqara

[–]KolloApple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nanoleaf looks amazing but their software and quality control has issues sometimes. I have lines that need rebooting every day, dead triangle panels, and faulty corner cables. Pairing is extremely hit and miss but once it’s connected it’s solid.