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Nice video Shane. I use HOOBS, but chose to go the Rasperry PI route. Mainly because I already had the PI just laying around doing nothing so that saved quite a few $$$. I use HOOBS to integrate my Ring security system. Great thing I find, and I'm sure it's this way with a lot of other plugins, is that if I add a new sensor or device to Ring, I restart the HOOBS service and its in homekit. There are a few devices that I wish someone would develop a plugin for though but there are a lot of plugins to choose from and I do recommend looking through the plugins page that you linked to just to make sure that what you are wanting to bring over to homekit has one. Be blessed!!
I have a Logitech doorbell that does Homekit secure video out of the box. I won't say it's flawless, but it worked out of the box and all I did was remove my existing door bell button on my front door and re-used the wiring. I even have it using my old (20+ years) doorbell chime that came with the house and it not only notifies me on my phone, but the chime rings.
Yea, there aren’t may options for native HK doorbells. I do really love the Logitech Circle View doorbell also, but unfortunately it’s not ideal for many people. If you are lucky (like me) and don’t have ANY direct sunlight at the doorbell location, you’ll probably be fine. Otherwise you do run a good chance of it overheating if you get any direct sunlight throughout the day. HOOBS gives some alternatives for HomeKit when otherwise there aren’t any.
@@ShaneCreates I’m really not sure about what to do. This got me thinking about HOOBS again but then I could get an aqara button and use it as a doorbell (since the front door is close to the router/hub) with an indoor eufy camera and the whole thing would cost around 50 bucks with HKSV included. It sounds weird but it should actually work quite well. I have a covered outdoor area and would spray some flex seal on the camera to “make it outdoor-proof”. Got the idea from Reddit ahah. Do you think it’s feasible? It just annoys me that there aren’t wired HomeKit cameras by eufy
Hey Shane, thanks so much for what you do!! For setup / admin on the Hoobs Box, do you need a Mac or PC or can it be managed via an iOS device like an iPad?
Just picked up a Raspberry Pi 4b yesterday and downloaded the Hoobs image to run on it. So far so good. A few glitches that would make the regular persons head explode but I'm getting there. Looking forward to picking up som more kit.
Hey Shane, great video! just installed the Hoobs and working great with HomeKit app on phone, but how do I get notifications on my Apple TV screen? Thanks!
Hey Shane, I am looking into getting HOOBS and nest cameras for my house. With this system can you use automations like last/first person leaves/arrives to arm/disarm the cameras. I currently have the Arlo system and the HomeKit really sucks for this system and it uses geofencing which rarely works. TIA.
Very good video 😁 I have a couple questions though about hoobs: - Have you encountered any issues with hoobs 5 months later? (I am watching the video a couple months later) -issues may include devices being unresponsive or not showing up in the Apple home app etc. - do you need Apple TV to cast the cams on your tv? I would be very interested in watching a 6 months later review where you talk about all the positives and negatives you have of all your smart devices such as hoobs, HomeKit, doorbell camera etc 😁
Great Video. I'm looking for a way to save video from my Ring Doorbell and backyard cam without subscribing for the Ring annual service? Does Homekit linked Ring doorbell save video? I'm using a Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and a Battery Spotlite Cam Plus. Thanks!
Hi Shane, watching all your videos. looking to switch to HomeKit but I ran into trouble with sonos. It only work with sonos speakers via airplay and voice does not work if I am playing something else via the sonos app. does hoops support sonos
I had trouble getting my Ring plug in to work with Hoobs. I contacted Hoobs support and about 8 emails later, I am now able to access the stream on my Ring cameras. Hoobs is definitely not for the timid but it does work. Their support was awesome.
Just ordered a Hoobs based on your video. I have two homes, each with Ring and Nest devices. Will I need two Hoobs? I just installed a Starling Hub for Nest and it picks up nest cameras at my other home. Since I have only one login for Ring, I'm hoping I can just leave the Hoobs running in the vacation house and have it funnel both houses' Ring cameras to HomeKit. Any thoughts? Loved your video.
I just setup my HOOBS hub on a raspberry Pi 4 last week! I love the myQ plug in which brings HomeKit functionality to my garage door. I also installed the eufy security plug in for my doorbell but it seems to be kind of buggy hoping that gets better. All in all a fun project to get it set up though!
Nice! Thanks for sharing Kyle! I’ve heard the Eufy plugin needs a little work. Hopefully they get that updated because I know a lot of people that could use that one!
Hi Shane, i was able to get my nest cams to work, but i can’t seem to figure out how to get my newer Google nest cameras show up. Any suggestions? Maybe i am using the wrong plug in. Thank you
Great video thank you! Would you still recommend Hoobs 4 as the go to solution to have Nest, wye cam, myQ etc to work with HomeKit or do you have new recommendations? Thanks again
Super inspiring video, Shane! I got my Hoobs last year but hasn’t really added anything to my Home app. This video makes me want to explore Hoobs again. I was overwhelmed by the encoding requirement 🤦♂️. I set up my front pedestrian gate with Eufy doorbell and door lock. Would you know if I can add that as well to my home app?
Thanks Oliver! There is a Eufy plugin (I haven’t tried it), but I’ve heard it’s not too great. Might be worth a shot tho if you already have hoobs setup.
Guess I will need to see about updating Hoobs. I stopped trying to use it with my nest thermostat cause if I closed out of the website for Nest it would stop working. So hopefully this fixes that.
Shane, does HomeKit secure video record and store the ring camera video? In other words do you if not desiring the 24/7 monitoring, do i need to pay for Ring Subscription as well as my apple or when I use HOOBs can I cancel my ring subscription because apple secure video will capture and record my video under my apple subscription? Thanks!
Hi I have purchased a hoobs home bridge after watching your videos, all of the information I get on how to use hoobs is out of date as hoobs has upgraded. Im finding it difficult to use ring through hoobs to my home kit app, I am lost and could do with your help. Hoobs now has independent bridges for each device and no QR code for the actual bridge, also I am getting asked for my terminal user name and passwords also the device URL to do anything. any chance of a beginners install video for a family in Australia? cheers cobba
Thank you! The only occupancy sensors I have are those exposed to homekit from my Circle 2 camera and Ecobee thermostat. I don't really use them for any automations currently.
Thanks, Shane, for another great video. I just may have to get the HOOBS box, but not for the Ring/Google doorbell. I was wondering if they have a Ubiquity plug-in for the UniFi gear; in particular the G4 Doorbell or cameras?
The Unifi plug-in works amazing. You get the G4 doorbell notification faster in HomeKit then you do the Unifi protect app. And it will show the preview of the doorbell on any Apple TV
How should I create a scene for the movie night shortcut I have been trying for so long and it works on the shortcut but I doesn’t work from the HomePod so I assumed it must be something in the scene cause it is the only thing I did different
Can you make a video showing how to use Hoobs to incorporate Amazon’s Echo Show 10 into HomeKit? Like HomeKit, but apple is behind with smart displays for smart homes. With the recent HomeKit upgrade, you can’t use an iPad anymore…
It appears so. I’ve been told that this tool will work. Just run the two commands to install and start the migration… www.npmjs.com/package/@hoobs/migration
Nice video, Question if you have to hoobs hook up with the Ring doorbell and you have an Apple TV if somebody press the doorbell would it show up on your Apple TV?
Shane can HOOBS allow me to control more of my Samsung smart fridge family hub, it’s terrible w SmartThings but only way to get photos on it so installing HOOBS to integrate ring but also saw it integrates SmartThings also so was just wondering if I’d also get better/any control value from my smart fridge. Any help would be appreciated!
Great video again Shane - so informative! On a separate note, are you planning to review the upcoming release of ‘Flic Twist’? This new switch looks really really interesting Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike! I'll have to wait and see. Not sure if it'll support HomeKit so it may depend if I can find a way to integrate it into my setup. I agree, it does look quite interesting.
Hi Shane. Really informative tutorial thanks. I am interested in linking my Ring Doorbell via HOOBS to my HomeKit infrastructure. If I didn't this would the video stream be sent to my iCloud account, thereby eliminating the need for me to pay the monthly Ring storage subscription Thanks Michael
Just getting into this... will be purchasing Apple TV, Home pod mini(s) and maybe doorbell cameras to start. Front and back doors are covered. Camera recommendations? Can the mini be added to TV sound bar as extra speaker? Appreciate any suggestions from you or your viewers.
Hey Mike. No you can't add homepods to a soundbar currently. I've reviewed a number of cameras and there are a bunch of good options, just depending on what features are most important to you. I like the Circle View cameras, Aqara cameras, Eve Cam, and some of the Eufy Cams all for different things.
Hey Shane, love the channel. I am moving to a new house that will require a new security, switches, cameras, etc. I used to use Nest, but with the discontinuing of their security products worry relative to their commitment to the home. Was thinking of going Lutron Caseta for all my switches (as they work with Google, Amz, Apple, etc.), Ring for my cameras and security (as the batteries are hot swapable and they have security, Yale locks that work with ring/zwave, and finally Nest doorbell (for the facial reco to set off scenes)? Does that make sense to you? Thoughts? It's a bit of a mix, but one system does not do it all very well and "feels" like amzn is closer to supporting open stds than nest? Would love your council. I know it's not recommended, but the facial reco to unlock the door and turn on the lights is SO cool :)
Thanks Justin. Nothing wrong with using various manufacturers. I think that works if you don't mind using a bunch of products that don't support the same ecosystems natively. I like to get products that support HomeKit natively whenever possible. Then use HOOBS when that isn't an option.
@@ShaneCreates Thanks Shane! Do you have a recommendation for a smart battery powered smoke alarm - or does that not exist yet. The nest smoke alarm had awful reviews and I believe they discounted it
Hey Shane, Thanks for your videos - am just starting to get into HomeKit home automation and started with Homebridge running on my Synology NAS. However since DSM 7 it has died and cannot reinstall. As such, HOOBS may be the way to go for me. One question I have though and had trouble trying to get it to work on Homebridge is my UniFi G4 Doorbell - for the life of me I could not find the Doorbell Button to trigger events (ie sound an attached Ring Doorbell extension). Could HOOBS do this?
Hi, sorry, I don't have a UniFi G4 Doorbell to test out with this, so I'm not exactly sure. But HOOBS and Homebridge run off the same plugins, so it probably wouldn't be any different. Have you used a 3rd party HomeKit app to see if you can find the doorbell button? I know the Home app doesn't show it for the Logitech Circle View Doorbell, but you can access it in others like the the Eve app or Home +. Just a thought...
Just got Ring set up with the new Hoobs configuration! Super easy to set up, but when I open the video its pretty laggy. I have mesh network and its getting 300mbs. Any code snippets to make this thing have less delay / lag?
Shane, you have the best videos. Thanks so much for walkthrough. Is the Roomba one hard to add? I tried it and it worked for about a week and never again so not sure what I did wrong.
It’s a little tricky, just because you have to get the Roomba password and number… but if you’ve had it working it sounds like you’ve already done that. If it stopped working, it could possibly be your Roomba’s IP address. If you haven’t set a static IP address for the Roomba, it may have changed and caused the plugin to break. I had that issue before. Setting the IP address static so it never changes should solve that problem.
Thanks! It does not at the moment. Currently the only way to utilize HomeKit Secure Video recording is with native HomeKit cameras that support the feature out-of-the-box. I've heard that HOOBS is working on making it possible, but not yet.
I am using the Schlage Encode plus currently. The facial recognition lock automation mentioned in the video would work with any lock that supports homekit. Although, as mentioned, beware it can be a little slow.
Hello, First, thank you for sharing all the video for the HomeKit user! I have to change my doorbell and I need your opinion for my new one. I need something to integrate on my HomeKit. Which one to chose, Nest, Ring or others? Thank you
Thanks Lisa. HomeKit Secure Video is the feature that allows for recording clips in iCloud. Currently, this will not support HomeKit Secure Video recording. Essentially, you’ll only get live streaming and notifications through HomeKit, no recording. Recording can still be done through Nest or Ring services if you wish.
Shane!! Thanks for everything you do. I purchased a hoob recently and I am concerned I’ve wasted my money with Matter coming soon. Talk me off the ledge please, will my Hoob still have value once Matter drops? Thanks in advance!
Great video! When you bring in the ring doorbell to HomeKit , can it also become a HKSV camera? You can record, view the feed, etc from it just like other native HKSV cameras?
Thanks Bruce! No, unfortunately there is no HKSV support so no way to record in iCloud currently without native HKSV cameras. I’ve been told that they are working on that, so maybe it’s something we’ll see in a future update.
I have Ring cameras installed and if I keep the motion sensor on to keep the camera display on then every time it detects motion it rings the doorbell. That is really annoying. How do I prevent that? I only want the doorbell to ring when someone rings the doorbell.
As always you’ve done a video where I go “I want!!” When it’s all set up do you get a notification on your Apple TV or does it only show a notification on your phone/watch?
Yes it works on Apple TV’s and HomePods just like any other HomeKit Doorbell. I just posted a video on Instagram showing it work on the Apple TV instagram.com/shanecreates
Hi, Shane I am considering purchasing the Hoobs Box. My question is do you have to purchase any other equipment to get it to work with my accessories. Thx
No, if you purchase the HOOBS box, it comes with everything you need. You will of course need a HomeKit hub (Apple TV, HomePod, or ipad) if you plan to use HomeKit.
Is there package detection via this method if I use nest doorbell? Using nest doorbell, would it still pop up on my Apple TV if someone approaches the door?
No package detection notifications in HomeKit. That requires HomeKit Secure Video, which this doesn’t currently support. However you can still get package notifications from the Nest App. And there is that package detection sensor that the plugin gives you in HomeKit, meaning you can create automations with it. Lastly, YES, you still get the pop-up notifications on the Apple TV, as well as chimes on the HomePod, just as with any HomeKit doorbell.
Shane awesome video. Question, so if we don’t buy ring subscription and keep recording everything in HomeKit (iCloud subscription) via Hoobs, will that work? Also how about HomeKit secure video, will that work too with Ring and Hoobs integration?
Thanks Muhammad. Currently you can only get iCloud recording for cameras that natively support HomeKit Secure Video. So to answer, no. Regarding the HomeKit integration via Hoobs, you’ll only get the live stream and notifications in HomeKit. No recording. HOOBS is said to be working on adding a HomeKit Secure Recording feature for some camera plugins, but it hasn’t happened yet.
Thanks Daniel. It does not at the moment. Currently the only way to utilize HomeKit Secure Video recording is with native HomeKit cameras that support the feature out-of-the-box. I've heard that HOOBS is working on making it possible, but not yet.
Considering a Ring alarm and also wall mounting an iPad in a few spots - seems like it would be easy for an intruder to just press disarm on the iPad - is there a way to set it to prompt for a code or another way to protect that risk?
There is not way to do that in HomeKit. Of course, you can require a PIN on the iPad but that probably defeats the purpose of a wall mounted iPad. I like using VIZ designer to build custom interfaces for my iPads. With this, you can certainly create a prompt requiring a code to turn off the security system. I even showed it briefly in this video: ua-cam.com/video/F5xCMwGQig8/v-deo.html
Does your Mac have to remain on all of the time once the plugins have been setup or can it continue to run on whatever device is assigned as the the HomeKit hub?
Hey Shane, absolutely LOVE the channel!!! Do you offer video-chat consulting services? Said differently, I've got a full lutron casetta switches, Ring security, Hoob's 4, Yale smart locks, etc. - but I'm struggling to get the "last mile" to work so everything runs seamlessly (really struggling with Hoobs). Any chance to schedule a video-chat and happy to venmo whatever your rate! Thanks in advance for your time!
Hey Justin, thanks so much for the support! No, I don't offer any paid consulting. I do have a private discord server that is a part of my UA-cam membership program. Members can DM me there or post questions to the entire group. I try to help as much as I can, but that's the closest thing that I offer to consulting. ua-cam.com/users/shanecreatesjoin
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Hurry up Matter. Need to end this madness
I agree but I haven’t read anywhere that Matter will be compatible with current devices
Nice video Shane. I use HOOBS, but chose to go the Rasperry PI route. Mainly because I already had the PI just laying around doing nothing so that saved quite a few $$$. I use HOOBS to integrate my Ring security system. Great thing I find, and I'm sure it's this way with a lot of other plugins, is that if I add a new sensor or device to Ring, I restart the HOOBS service and its in homekit. There are a few devices that I wish someone would develop a plugin for though but there are a lot of plugins to choose from and I do recommend looking through the plugins page that you linked to just to make sure that what you are wanting to bring over to homekit has one. Be blessed!!
Always interested in seeing how I could overcome my aversion of all things outside of HomeKit. 😊 Maybe one day… nice video, Shane. 👍🏼
Thanks Tom! Appreciate you watching.
Super high quality with an amazing community & app.
Wow, so easy to set up the new bridge on version 4. Appreciate you.
This was useful! I’m avoiding non-HomeKit gear as much as I can but when it comes to doorbells this just feels necessary. Closer to trying it :)
I have a Logitech doorbell that does Homekit secure video out of the box. I won't say it's flawless, but it worked out of the box and all I did was remove my existing door bell button on my front door and re-used the wiring. I even have it using my old (20+ years) doorbell chime that came with the house and it not only notifies me on my phone, but the chime rings.
Yea, there aren’t may options for native HK doorbells. I do really love the Logitech Circle View doorbell also, but unfortunately it’s not ideal for many people. If you are lucky (like me) and don’t have ANY direct sunlight at the doorbell location, you’ll probably be fine. Otherwise you do run a good chance of it overheating if you get any direct sunlight throughout the day. HOOBS gives some alternatives for HomeKit when otherwise there aren’t any.
@@ShaneCreates I’m really not sure about what to do. This got me thinking about HOOBS again but then I could get an aqara button and use it as a doorbell (since the front door is close to the router/hub) with an indoor eufy camera and the whole thing would cost around 50 bucks with HKSV included. It sounds weird but it should actually work quite well. I have a covered outdoor area and would spray some flex seal on the camera to “make it outdoor-proof”. Got the idea from Reddit ahah. Do you think it’s feasible? It just annoys me that there aren’t wired HomeKit cameras by eufy
Hey Shane, thanks so much for what you do!! For setup / admin on the Hoobs Box, do you need a Mac or PC or can it be managed via an iOS device like an iPad?
Thanks Shane. This helps because I'm trying to figure out how to integrate the best and latest technologies into my new home.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Just picked up a Raspberry Pi 4b yesterday and downloaded the Hoobs image to run on it. So far so good. A few glitches that would make the regular persons head explode but I'm getting there. Looking forward to picking up som more kit.
Hey Shane, great video! just installed the Hoobs and working great with HomeKit app on phone, but how do I get notifications on my Apple TV screen? Thanks!
Nice video! I may have to buy this!
Hey Shane, I am looking into getting HOOBS and nest cameras for my house. With this system can you use automations like last/first person leaves/arrives to arm/disarm the cameras. I currently have the Arlo system and the HomeKit really sucks for this system and it uses geofencing which rarely works. TIA.
great video! Just picked up some google nest cams from bestbuy...not seeing them in hoobs :/ any ideas?
Can you use hoobs software to remotely monitor your home? Or does it have to be on same network as hoobs is?
hey Shane I’m so sorry for continually asking for help 🙈 some of my ring cameras are no longer showing in hk? Any idea what i could try🙏🏼
When you upgrade to 4 do you need to re add to homekit for better syncing
Very good video 😁 I have a couple questions though about hoobs:
- Have you encountered any issues with hoobs 5 months later? (I am watching the video a couple months later)
-issues may include devices being unresponsive or not showing up in the Apple home app etc.
- do you need Apple TV to cast the cams on your tv?
I would be very interested in watching a 6 months later review where you talk about all the positives and negatives you have of all your smart devices such as hoobs, HomeKit, doorbell camera etc 😁
Great Video. I'm looking for a way to save video from my Ring Doorbell and backyard cam without subscribing for the Ring annual service? Does Homekit linked Ring doorbell save video? I'm using a Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and a Battery Spotlite Cam Plus. Thanks!
Thanks for the video !!!
May be a dumb question .. Can I use the HOOBS box in the UK or is this specific to US only?
Hi Shane, watching all your videos. looking to switch to HomeKit but I ran into trouble with sonos. It only work with sonos speakers via airplay and voice does not work if I am playing something else via the sonos app. does hoops support sonos
I had trouble getting my Ring plug in to work with Hoobs. I contacted Hoobs support and about 8 emails later, I am now able to access the stream on my Ring cameras. Hoobs is definitely not for the timid but it does work. Their support was awesome.
Hey David, glad to hear things are up and running like you want!
It seems that the Nest Doorbell Cam Battery version does not yet work with Hoobs since it is not accessible in the Nest app.
Shane- how do I get the best doorbell to ring a chime. I’m using the wireless doorbell due to I’m at an apartment and no wired doorbell.
Is it possible to get HKSV for the ring battery operated products? The wireless doorbell? The battery operated cameras?
Just ordered a Hoobs based on your video. I have two homes, each with Ring and Nest devices. Will I need two Hoobs? I just installed a Starling Hub for Nest and it picks up nest cameras at my other home. Since I have only one login for Ring, I'm hoping I can just leave the Hoobs running in the vacation house and have it funnel both houses' Ring cameras to HomeKit. Any thoughts? Loved your video.
Amazing video!!!
Thanks for watching!
HAHA I'm just getting into this and now I'm back to the Hoob vs Homebridge question.
Hey Shane can you make video or explain how to put eufy cameras on HOOBS? I would really appreciate thanks
Awesome video!
Thanks Todd!
Will Eufy Doorbell (battery powered) with Hoobs work with HomeKit?
Hey Shane have you updated your ring devices on hoobs? I cant get anything working since just wondered if you knew how to go back to the 9.24 🤯
I just setup my HOOBS hub on a raspberry Pi 4 last week! I love the myQ plug in which brings HomeKit functionality to my garage door. I also installed the eufy security plug in for my doorbell but it seems to be kind of buggy hoping that gets better. All in all a fun project to get it set up though!
Nice! Thanks for sharing Kyle! I’ve heard the Eufy plugin needs a little work. Hopefully they get that updated because I know a lot of people that could use that one!
I want to integrate my Blink Doorbell into HomeKit. Any instruction on that I have HOOBS setup on a Pi?
Hi Shane, i was able to get my nest cams to work, but i can’t seem to figure out how to get my newer Google nest cameras show up. Any suggestions? Maybe i am using the wrong plug in. Thank you
Great video thank you! Would you still recommend Hoobs 4 as the go to solution to have Nest, wye cam, myQ etc to work with HomeKit or do you have new recommendations? Thanks again
Super inspiring video, Shane! I got my Hoobs last year but hasn’t really added anything to my Home app. This video makes me want to explore Hoobs again. I was overwhelmed by the encoding requirement 🤦♂️. I set up my front pedestrian gate with Eufy doorbell and door lock. Would you know if I can add that as well to my home app?
Thanks Oliver! There is a Eufy plugin (I haven’t tried it), but I’ve heard it’s not too great. Might be worth a shot tho if you already have hoobs setup.
@@ShaneCreates I knew I should’ve gone Ring or Nest. I’ll try it out. Thanks again
Awesome video. Shame there is no support for the New Nest Cameras that are no longer part of the Nest website
Guess I will need to see about updating Hoobs. I stopped trying to use it with my nest thermostat cause if I closed out of the website for Nest it would stop working. So hopefully this fixes that.
Shane, does HomeKit secure video record and store the ring camera video? In other words do you if not desiring the 24/7 monitoring, do i need to pay for Ring Subscription as well as my apple or when I use HOOBs can I cancel my ring subscription because apple secure video will capture and record my video under my apple subscription?
Thanks!
so once I add the bridge to home kit does the mean I can I have it display on Apple TV?
Do I need a Mac or windows laptop or cpu to use the device? Will an iPad work?
Hi I have purchased a hoobs home bridge after watching your videos, all of the information I get on how to use hoobs is out of date as hoobs has upgraded. Im finding it difficult to use ring through hoobs to my home kit app, I am lost and could do with your help.
Hoobs now has independent bridges for each device and no QR code for the actual bridge, also I am getting asked for my terminal user name and passwords also the device URL to do anything. any chance of a beginners install video for a family in Australia? cheers cobba
Need a revise to your Roomba / Hoobs video for Hoobs 4.x
Hey Shane my home is smart because of you, thank you. Do you know if the eufy doorbell can be added to HomeKit the same way.
I believe it can. There is a Eufy plugin but I’ve heard it’s not as good as the Ring and Nest plugins.
Hi Shane. Another nice video. I got a question. I saw an occupancy sensor in your HomeKit setup. Which accessory you’re using for that?
Thank you! The only occupancy sensors I have are those exposed to homekit from my Circle 2 camera and Ecobee thermostat. I don't really use them for any automations currently.
If I set this up can I view my cameras on my Apple TV?
Thanks, Shane, for another great video. I just may have to get the HOOBS box, but not for the Ring/Google doorbell. I was wondering if they have a Ubiquity plug-in for the UniFi gear; in particular the G4 Doorbell or cameras?
Yes, there is a plugin for that.
The Unifi plug-in works amazing. You get the G4 doorbell notification faster in HomeKit then you do the Unifi protect app. And it will show the preview of the doorbell on any Apple TV
Any updates for ios 17 integration with ring cams?
Can Hoobs help with setting up a Homekit item that won't connect? Thanks.
Hey Shane Great video. So quick question. Hoobs and the ring plug in. Would that display my ring cameras full screen on my tv using Apple TV ?
Thanks David. Yes it’ll work on the Apple TV just like any native HomeKit cameras.
Can I add the ring smart plug to HomeKit thru hoobs
How should I create a scene for the movie night shortcut I have been trying for so long and it works on the shortcut but I doesn’t work from the HomePod so I assumed it must be something in the scene cause it is the only thing I did different
Can you make a video showing how to use Hoobs to incorporate Amazon’s Echo Show 10 into HomeKit? Like HomeKit, but apple is behind with smart displays for smart homes. With the recent HomeKit upgrade, you can’t use an iPad anymore…
Thanks Shane, useful as always!
Any idea if they offer an easy migration path from a current homebridge in to hoobs?
It appears so. I’ve been told that this tool will work. Just run the two commands to install and start the migration…
www.npmjs.com/package/@hoobs/migration
@Shane Whatley thanks. Would have to check this out. I have homebridge on my PC but trying to see if HOOBS is worth the $200 vs just using my PC.
can i also use homekit acessiores with google home when i use hoobs?
Could you make a video of how to add Wyze Cam 3 to hoobs?
Nice video, Question if you have to hoobs hook up with the Ring doorbell and you have an Apple TV if somebody press the doorbell would it show up on your Apple TV?
Good question. Yes, both the Ring and the Nest plugins will allow you to get pop-up notifications on the Apple TV when someone rings the doorbell.
Shane can HOOBS allow me to control more of my Samsung smart fridge family hub, it’s terrible w SmartThings but only way to get photos on it so installing HOOBS to integrate ring but also saw it integrates SmartThings also so was just wondering if I’d also get better/any control value from my smart fridge. Any help would be appreciated!
Does this hub allow me to use my ring door bell with my Google Home too?
Great video again Shane - so informative! On a separate note, are you planning to review the upcoming release of ‘Flic Twist’? This new switch looks really really interesting
Thanks
Mike
Thanks Mike! I'll have to wait and see. Not sure if it'll support HomeKit so it may depend if I can find a way to integrate it into my setup. I agree, it does look quite interesting.
Does this work with nest thermostat?
will this help me avoid the ring service fees by using iCloud ?
This looks awesome. Does anyone know how many "new bridges" can be completed per device? I see that Shane adds a new one per device. Is there a limit?
Hi Shane. Really informative tutorial thanks. I am interested in linking my Ring Doorbell via HOOBS to my HomeKit infrastructure. If I didn't this would the video stream be sent to my iCloud account, thereby eliminating the need for me to pay the monthly Ring storage subscription
Thanks Michael
Just getting into this... will be purchasing Apple TV, Home pod mini(s) and maybe doorbell cameras to start. Front and back doors are covered. Camera recommendations? Can the mini be added to TV sound bar as extra speaker? Appreciate any suggestions from you or your viewers.
Hey Mike. No you can't add homepods to a soundbar currently. I've reviewed a number of cameras and there are a bunch of good options, just depending on what features are most important to you. I like the Circle View cameras, Aqara cameras, Eve Cam, and some of the Eufy Cams all for different things.
Can you make another tutorial on how to make a HomeKit security system using Hoobs 4?
Great video! Very helpful information, just as an FYI, you blurred your email in one spot, and didnt blur it on the next screen.
Do you have an schedule setting options form Roomba through Hoobs/Homekit?
You can schedule it just like any other automation once it's in homekit.
Hey Shane, love the channel. I am moving to a new house that will require a new security, switches, cameras, etc. I used to use Nest, but with the discontinuing of their security products worry relative to their commitment to the home. Was thinking of going Lutron Caseta for all my switches (as they work with Google, Amz, Apple, etc.), Ring for my cameras and security (as the batteries are hot swapable and they have security, Yale locks that work with ring/zwave, and finally Nest doorbell (for the facial reco to set off scenes)? Does that make sense to you? Thoughts? It's a bit of a mix, but one system does not do it all very well and "feels" like amzn is closer to supporting open stds than nest? Would love your council. I know it's not recommended, but the facial reco to unlock the door and turn on the lights is SO cool :)
Thanks Justin. Nothing wrong with using various manufacturers. I think that works if you don't mind using a bunch of products that don't support the same ecosystems natively. I like to get products that support HomeKit natively whenever possible. Then use HOOBS when that isn't an option.
@@ShaneCreates Thanks Shane! Do you have a recommendation for a smart battery powered smoke alarm - or does that not exist yet. The nest smoke alarm had awful reviews and I believe they discounted it
Hey Shane, Thanks for your videos - am just starting to get into HomeKit home automation and started with Homebridge running on my Synology NAS. However since DSM 7 it has died and cannot reinstall. As such, HOOBS may be the way to go for me.
One question I have though and had trouble trying to get it to work on Homebridge is my UniFi G4 Doorbell - for the life of me I could not find the Doorbell Button to trigger events (ie sound an attached Ring Doorbell extension). Could HOOBS do this?
Hi, sorry, I don't have a UniFi G4 Doorbell to test out with this, so I'm not exactly sure. But HOOBS and Homebridge run off the same plugins, so it probably wouldn't be any different. Have you used a 3rd party HomeKit app to see if you can find the doorbell button? I know the Home app doesn't show it for the Logitech Circle View Doorbell, but you can access it in others like the the Eve app or Home +. Just a thought...
@@ShaneCreates Thanks for the reply! I will have a look at the other apps.
Just got Ring set up with the new Hoobs configuration! Super easy to set up, but when I open the video its pretty laggy. I have mesh network and its getting 300mbs. Any code snippets to make this thing have less delay / lag?
I have the same problem
Shane, you have the best videos. Thanks so much for walkthrough. Is the Roomba one hard to add? I tried it and it worked for about a week and never again so not sure what I did wrong.
It’s a little tricky, just because you have to get the Roomba password and number… but if you’ve had it working it sounds like you’ve already done that. If it stopped working, it could possibly be your Roomba’s IP address. If you haven’t set a static IP address for the Roomba, it may have changed and caused the plugin to break. I had that issue before. Setting the IP address static so it never changes should solve that problem.
@@ShaneCreates yeah that probably is it, thanks again!!
Great vid! question though... does it work with Homekit Secure Video?
Thanks! It does not at the moment. Currently the only way to utilize HomeKit Secure Video recording is with native HomeKit cameras that support the feature out-of-the-box. I've heard that HOOBS is working on making it possible, but not yet.
Hi mate! Nice video. Could you tell me which door lock you use and if the face recognition door opening works with ever smart lock? :)
I am using the Schlage Encode plus currently. The facial recognition lock automation mentioned in the video would work with any lock that supports homekit. Although, as mentioned, beware it can be a little slow.
Hello,
First, thank you for sharing all the video for the HomeKit user!
I have to change my doorbell and I need your opinion for my new one. I need something to integrate on my HomeKit.
Which one to chose, Nest, Ring or others?
Thank you
No, only Mac shortcuts via the Signals app on the Mac.
Learning so much from you, really liked your video on HomeKit Secure - Will this device meet the HomeKit Secure standards?
Thanks Lisa. HomeKit Secure Video is the feature that allows for recording clips in iCloud. Currently, this will not support HomeKit Secure Video recording. Essentially, you’ll only get live streaming and notifications through HomeKit, no recording. Recording can still be done through Nest or Ring services if you wish.
Shane!! Thanks for everything you do. I purchased a hoob recently and I am concerned I’ve wasted my money with Matter coming soon. Talk me off the ledge please, will my Hoob still have value once Matter drops? Thanks in advance!
Sure I think there will still be a need for Hoobs. Matter will be a slow rollout. Remember, version 1 of Matter won't even include cameras.
Great video! When you bring in the ring doorbell to HomeKit , can it also become a HKSV camera? You can record, view the feed, etc from it just like other native HKSV cameras?
Thanks Bruce! No, unfortunately there is no HKSV support so no way to record in iCloud currently without native HKSV cameras. I’ve been told that they are working on that, so maybe it’s something we’ll see in a future update.
Does it still record footages?
Can you connect arlo to hoobs?
I have Ring cameras installed and if I keep the motion sensor on to keep the camera display on then every time it detects motion it rings the doorbell. That is really annoying. How do I prevent that? I only want the doorbell to ring when someone rings the doorbell.
Helpful video, suggest you highlight in description that the newest Nest/Google Battery Doorbell in NOT (yet?) supported.
Will do, thanks for the suggestion.
What different between home bridge?
Will Hoobs allow for the Nest Doorbell video camera to appear as a live video alert, on your **Apple TV?**
Both via press and motion activation?
Yes! Just like native HomeKit doorbells.
I have a blank screen when linking Ring accounts. What do i need to do?
Lmao I just got this working 3 days ago after weeks of tinkering
Hilarious timing
Haha well… I’m glad you got it working! 😃
Do they have and App?
As always you’ve done a video where I go “I want!!”
When it’s all set up do you get a notification on your Apple TV or does it only show a notification on your phone/watch?
Yes it works on Apple TV’s and HomePods just like any other HomeKit Doorbell. I just posted a video on Instagram showing it work on the Apple TV instagram.com/shanecreates
@@ShaneCreates excellent! Thank you sir!
Hi, Shane I am considering purchasing the Hoobs Box. My question is do you have to purchase any other equipment to get it to work with my accessories. Thx
No, if you purchase the HOOBS box, it comes with everything you need. You will of course need a HomeKit hub (Apple TV, HomePod, or ipad) if you plan to use HomeKit.
What about Rasperry Pi? If you turn off computer Hoobs won’t work, right?
Is there package detection via this method if I use nest doorbell? Using nest doorbell, would it still pop up on my Apple TV if someone approaches the door?
No package detection notifications in HomeKit. That requires HomeKit Secure Video, which this doesn’t currently support.
However you can still get package notifications from the Nest App. And there is that package detection sensor that the plugin gives you in HomeKit, meaning you can create automations with it.
Lastly, YES, you still get the pop-up notifications on the Apple TV, as well as chimes on the HomePod, just as with any HomeKit doorbell.
Shane awesome video. Question, so if we don’t buy ring subscription and keep recording everything in HomeKit (iCloud subscription) via Hoobs, will that work? Also how about HomeKit secure video, will that work too with Ring and Hoobs integration?
Thanks Muhammad. Currently you can only get iCloud recording for cameras that natively support HomeKit Secure Video. So to answer, no. Regarding the HomeKit integration via Hoobs, you’ll only get the live stream and notifications in HomeKit. No recording.
HOOBS is said to be working on adding a HomeKit Secure Recording feature for some camera plugins, but it hasn’t happened yet.
@@ShaneCreates you answered my video recording question! Thanks for the Hoobs update!
@@ShaneCreates Very well answered. Thanks again 🙏🏼 for your response.
Can you also use a Nest Thermostat with Hoops to connect it to HomeKit?
Yes you can, there is Nest plugin that allows you to integrate the Nest Thermostat.
Great video, but, quick question, will adding them as a non certified plugin give the HomeKit secure features such as recording and so on?
Thanks Daniel. It does not at the moment. Currently the only way to utilize HomeKit Secure Video recording is with native HomeKit cameras that support the feature out-of-the-box. I've heard that HOOBS is working on making it possible, but not yet.
@@ShaneCreates Ok, what a bummer, thanks. Hoobs seems more polished than home assistant OS, I think I will try it.
Is this still how I would get Ring in my HomeKit?
Considering a Ring alarm and also wall mounting an iPad in a few spots - seems like it would be easy for an intruder to just press disarm on the iPad - is there a way to set it to prompt for a code or another way to protect that risk?
There is not way to do that in HomeKit. Of course, you can require a PIN on the iPad but that probably defeats the purpose of a wall mounted iPad. I like using VIZ designer to build custom interfaces for my iPads. With this, you can certainly create a prompt requiring a code to turn off the security system. I even showed it briefly in this video: ua-cam.com/video/F5xCMwGQig8/v-deo.html
Does anyone know whether I can cancel my Nest cam subscription now I have HOOBS and still get 30days playback etc?
Does your Mac have to remain on all of the time once the plugins have been setup or can it continue to run on whatever device is assigned as the the HomeKit hub?
If Hoobs is installed on your Mac, then yes your Mac must remain on all the time.
You had me at hello 😎🥃
Hey Shane, absolutely LOVE the channel!!! Do you offer video-chat consulting services? Said differently, I've got a full lutron casetta switches, Ring security, Hoob's 4, Yale smart locks, etc. - but I'm struggling to get the "last mile" to work so everything runs seamlessly (really struggling with Hoobs). Any chance to schedule a video-chat and happy to venmo whatever your rate! Thanks in advance for your time!
Hey Justin, thanks so much for the support! No, I don't offer any paid consulting. I do have a private discord server that is a part of my UA-cam membership program. Members can DM me there or post questions to the entire group. I try to help as much as I can, but that's the closest thing that I offer to consulting. ua-cam.com/users/shanecreatesjoin