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Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:04 pm
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Colorado4Wheeler
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While on the surface both systems seem similar, there are some substantial differences with device support. HomeKit can perform more native actions than Alexa because Alexa is based on the Hue's ability to turn on/off/dim devices, while HomeKit understands sprinklers and fans and thermostats and lights and a whole host of other things.
You can do plenty with Alexa, don't get me wrong, that's what I used before the HomePod came out, but I like having everything the same when I'm in my car, at home or where ever. Alexa has gotten much smarter with being able to define terms (i.e., Alexa, good night), things that HomeKit has always done natively.
I also like the HomeKit interface itself, in Eve and in Apple Home. I haven't used a control page in quite some time but I look at Eve/Home a lot these days to get a quick and easy way to see, for instance, the temperatures across 15 or so temperature sensors throughout the house.
I think they are both pretty close, but if you want to get really technical with stuff, such as CO2 sensors and irrigation controls and all of that, then Siri's your gal.
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HomeKit Bridge | Device Extensions | Security Manager | LCD Creator | Room-O-Matic | Smart Dimmer | Scene Toggle | Powermiser | Homebridge Buddy
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