I need to get an outlet to control a lava lamp. I'm very new to HomeKit and don't know what are the better options. I'd prefer an in-wall device, but an external type could work.
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HomeKit HomeKit Outlet
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Nigel Goodman
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I use both the Eve and Tradfri (Ikea) outlets. The Tradfri requires a bridge (sometime called a hub) (which is probably only worth it if you are planning to get more Tradfri devices). The Eve doesn't need a bridge.
Both are working faultlessly for me with the latest updates. Previously Tradfri devices were quite problematic and hard to set up. This has much improved. The bridge also used to lose connection to the HomeKit hub. Again this is no longer a problem.
The Eve, as it does not have a hub, is slower than the Tradfri - maybe a second or two later. But this has never caused me any difficulty.
Both are working faultlessly for me with the latest updates. Previously Tradfri devices were quite problematic and hard to set up. This has much improved. The bridge also used to lose connection to the HomeKit hub. Again this is no longer a problem.
The Eve, as it does not have a hub, is slower than the Tradfri - maybe a second or two later. But this has never caused me any difficulty.
YatBob
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nutmac
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WeMo Mini is widely recommended. I purchased the two pack when Costco had it on sale last year and it has been very reliable. My only quibbles are (1) the app stinks (thankfully, I only use it to set up and to update firmware), (2) it makes a click sound when it turns on, and (3) lack of "restore power" default setting (when power comes back after outage).
The WeMo available on Costco.com doesn't say it is HomeKit compatible. It makes me nervous, but I suspect the software has since been updated to provide HomeKit compatibility. I think I'll give these a try. Thanks!
nutmac
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Immediately after setting up WeMo via app, their firmware will be updated with HomeKit support.
I read that the version you buy from the store is already updated and comes with HomeKit pairing code within the packaging.
Costco version does not have printed pairing code but they are functionally identical otherwise.
I have an iHome ISP6 (or something like that), its been fine. I rarely use it anymore after automating everything else.