WWDC 2017 is just around the corner, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what Apple has in store for us this year! With iOS 11, new Macs, and the HomePod on the horizon, there’s so much to be excited about. I’ve been following the rumors closely, especially about the Siri Speaker. It’s long been rumored that Apple is developing a competitor to Amazon’s Echo and Google Home, and I’m curious to see how it will integrate with the HomeKit ecosystem.
Speaking of HomeKit, I recently came across some news about Belkin bringing Wemo devices into the Apple HomeKit platform. This is fantastic news for those of us who have invested in Wemo devices but wanted to use them with Apple’s ecosystem. It’s great to see Belkin stepping back into the HomeKit integration after their initial cancellation in 2016. I’m hopeful that this will bring more seamless integration between Wemo and Apple’s products.
On a personal note, I’ve been experimenting with setting up my own smart home using a mix of devices. One thing I’ve found challenging is troubleshooting ZigBee radios that go offline. I had an issue where my ZigBee radio went offline without any prior indication. After a clean shutdown and power cycle, it came back online, but I’d love to dig deeper into why this happened. I’ve checked the CPU and memory usage over the past week, and there were no spikes or leaks that could explain the crash. If anyone has tips on diagnosing such issues, I’d be grateful to hear them!
Another area I’m exploring is the integration of Google Sheets data into SmartThings. I have a device that logs temperature data in Google Sheets, and I’d love to make SmartThings think it’s the current temperature for a thermostat. This would allow me to bypass IFTTT for notifications and automations. If anyone has experience with this or knows of any workarounds, please share your insights!
Overall, I’m really looking forward to seeing how Apple and other companies continue to innovate in the smart home space. It’s an exciting time to be part of this community, and I’m eager to learn more and share my experiences as I continue my journey in building a connected home.