Tag: Zigbee

I have used multiple Google Nest Cam in my current house, which has served me well. The connection is stable. The only time it went down was when my Internet was down. I even subscribe to Nest Aware for ten days of 24/7 video recording. I have integrated my Nest Cams to Apple HomeKit using Homebridge with Homebridge Nest Cam Plugin. The integration works well as well.

For my new house, which I hope to move into in Q4 2023, I am seeing if I can integrate smart home devices directly into HomeKit without running Homebridge on my Synology NAS.

This is the second part of my Homey Review. Do check out the first part, Homey Review – Unboxing & Setup, if you have not done so.

Homey Desktop App
Homey Desktop app is a beautiful designed app. In my opinion, it has the best UI/UX for a smart home device.

Homey is a smart home hub that supports a wide range of wireless technology by Athom.

It started out as a Kickstarter project on 28th May 2014.

The SmartThings V2 Hub (UK) is retailing for £99.99 (S$176) on Amazon UK.

Because I am shipping to Singapore, I get VAT exemption of 20% and hence the price before VAT is £83.33 (S$147).