Homie—Menu Bar App for HomeKit 4+
Quick Control for HomeKit
riedel.wtf apps S.L.
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Control your HomeKit devices from your menu bar—that's quick and easy.
You can even setup global Keyboard shortcuts or automation triggers that enable different scenes automatically.
For example, I have assigned my F5 and F6 keys to dedicated scenes…very handy to handle your HomeKit devices from your keyboard, while you‘re working at your computer anyway.
And of course you can assign all kinds of shortcuts to any scene, such as ⌘⇧N for “Good Night”.
On my desk, waking up my Mac enables my working light scene…while bringing the computer to sleep turns it off again.
That‘s basically it – a quick & simple app.
Homie makes use of the new HomeKit framework for Catalyst Apps in macOS 11 Big Sur – that's why macOS Big Sur is required in order to use Homie.
Available Subscription Option (annually):
Homie Pro Subscription to get access to all Pro Features:
- Add favorite scenes, so they can be reached with one click in the app.
- Pin sensors to your menu bar, so you can see them with one glance.
- Add global keyboard shortcuts, so you can control your scenes super-fast.
- Add automation triggers for your scenes (e.g. unlocking your computer turns on a specific scene).
Terms & Privacy Policy: https://homie.frogg.io/privacy
What’s New
Version 1.2
Ready for macOS Ventura!
Ratings and Reviews
Works well
Works well does what I need it to do could have a few less clicks. I don't know how common it is to have only have one home but feels like having to click inside Home is an extra step.
For me controlling individual lights would like it if I could just click the light in the first menu rather then mouse over and go another menu deep to Turn on action, just feels like an extra step. Would also like an option to show last few lights on the first menu.
App works great!
App works great, I can control scenes and individual devices from the menu bar now, meaning I don't have to open the Home App all the time.
I have no problems with the subscription model for useful apps when used by small developers as it offers them an ongoing revenue for keeping development. That said, I do prefer a one-off purchase where possible, so was pleased to see that the developer offers a Lifetime subscription option for the price of just less than 3 annual subscriptions.
Easiest app purchase ever.
Developer Response ,
Hey, thanks a lot for your great feedback! Happy to hear that you like the app! In case have any additional feedback or problems, please don’t hesitate to contact me: homie@frogg.io
– Frederik
Not supported by the developer
The core essence of this tool is great, however it's not supported by the developer and crashes frequently.
I won't be renewing my license this year as I won't pay for something that isn't supported. (The last update was over a year ago).
Time to find a supported alternative. (There are plenty out there).
App Privacy
The developer, riedel.wtf apps S.L., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- riedel.wtf apps S.L.
- Size
- 10.5 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, German
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Frogg GmbH
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Homie Pro £8.99
- Homie Pro Lifetime Unlock £24.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.