lesterkrimbaugh

OMG!! Don't get me started on HomeKit!!

If I set up an Automation or Shortcut that manages multiple HomeKit light bulbs and/or switches, and if someone accidentally flips off a power switch or if a device loses its WiFi connection, the Automation or Shortcut FAILS halfway through with NO EXPLANATION beyond "something wasn't responding".

Good luck figuring out which device it is. Apple hasn't addressed this OBVIOUS FLAW in all the years HomeKit has existed.

And don't get me started on Meross. If someone accidentally flips off a light switch, chances are 50/50 you'll need to factory reset the bulb to get it working again. AND their bulbs and outlet switches randomly lose their WiFi connections and, again, chances are 50/50 you'll have to factory reset the device. Worse, their bulbs are DYING after LESS THAN TWO YEARS.

Currently in process of switching everything to Wiz w/ Matter (and a few Leviton outlet dimmers) and considering other smart home controller options.

Isn't it odd that extreme conservatives seem to take the clown emoji personally. Personally I would not care.

iOS needs multiple user accounts, macros that actually work, AppleScript, and a plethora of other features that Apple long ago got bored with and abandoned.

They would compete even less if Apple would allow iOS devices to support multiple user accounts.

chasm said:

lesterkrimbaugh said:

It's a soap opera. A long, boring soap opera. Guy cheats on his wife, girl falls in love with astronaut, tragedy ensues – and every once in a while an alien CGI blob pops up and kills a bunch of people. Pfft.

Too harsh?

You’re not wrong, but maybe try increasing your dosage of Ritalin.  

No. Why? What have you heard?