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
| pronouns | she/her |
| podcast | https://grannytellstales.com |
@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
@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!
📺 First impressions of Apple’s new FineWoven and Silicone Cases for iPhone 15 Pro Max!
Stephen Robles