@TheOldGranny

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Throw-away account to interact with the HomeKit fellers; I'll bet you can't figure out my real Mastodon handle. (Hint: I appear to be a young male nerd.)

Cis nerd, wife, mom, granny, amazon, washed-up athletic has-been

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📺 Last video of 2025 is up, and it's...different 😅 watch here! https://youtu.be/EY7CKQcaq_Q?si=El-nj_ib_LDJ9Ccm

@atpfm Thread is a networking type (like wi-fi, Bluetooth, etc.). Matter is a communication standard (like HomeKit) adopted by many players in the home automation space.

I run Docker on an M1 MBA, and Home Assistant on the same Mac in a UTM image. It all works great. Just ask Old Gramps. (There will be an issue if I croak before him, but he knows how to press the Good Morning and Good Night switches.)

Buck up, young ‘uns, and get your homes automated! 😁👵🏼

@caseyliss @stephenrobles @marcoarment Elderly grandmothers endorse Ubiquiti + Sonos, but we steer away from SonosNET and the ensuing STP madness. 👵🏻

I designed, installed, and support four Ubiquiti systems (mine, two family members, and a non-profit). I trust young whippersnappers like you can sort things out. 😝

The non-profit has been running strong for close to four years…11 access points and 12 security cameras + NVR (and one building-to-building bridge).

📺 After one full week of using Apple Vision Pro, the top two questions I've received are:

- Is it worth it?
- Should I buy one?

I narrowed it down to 3 criteria, here's my answer: https://youtu.be/Jh3pW2YVs-s

Should You Buy Apple Vision Pro Right Now?

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@stephenrobles Pssst. The store isn’t down with less than 1 1/2 hours to go. What does it all mean???
@stephenrobles My birthday is coming up, so maybe your order better wait for mine! Happy scary shopping to everyone. 👻
“Tigantic,” the iPhone 15 Pro Max, may be huge, but it’s still no match for the gigantic hands of a mutant granny!

@stephenrobles I've found the best bet is to use Safari on a Mac and just refresh, refresh, refresh. Seems to be faster than iPhone/iPad app.

I went with the Pro Max, too. I usually get just the Pro. But I'm a mutantly-tall old Granny, so my huge arthritic hands can likely handle the bigger phone.

I was hoping you or another AppleInsider would get one early to review!

Phew that was rough. Apple Store app failed me, had to go to the website. Finally got the order in at 8:20am 😬 still for launch day!

📺 First impressions of Apple’s new FineWoven and Silicone Cases for iPhone 15 Pro Max!

https://youtu.be/56WNgmpCZ5A

iPhone 15 FineWoven and Silicone Cases!

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