Writing this mostly because it’s just about impossible to find a simple answer to the question of “how to create a symbolic link” in Google without wading through page after page of ads. Yes, I know I’m being a hypocrite as I’ve got ads as well – but the placement and number are hopefully less … Read more
Homebridge is a fantastic mechanism for getting non-HomeKit-certified smart home tech talking to Apple. It’s nerd tech written for nerds, so it’s not the easiest thing in the world to get running. Here are some instructions to make things work on Debian and friends (including Raspberry Pi and Ubuntu): Note that these instructions are going … Read more
Very few smart thermostat / smart air conditioner controls are available in Australia, and exactly none of them work with HomeKit out of the box. I have a Sensibo Sky in my lounge room, and with the help of some Homebridge tomfoolery – it works brilliantly with HomeKit! Here’s how it works: Configure controller You … Read more