IOS 2 beta 15.1 is here some days ago and with it more news that Apple wants to introduce in the next update. The return of SharePlay, the feature that left the final version of iOS 15 weeks before its launch, became clear. Support for COVID-19 vaccination certificates has also been introduced in supported countries. Finally, the HomePods will receive lossless audio in spatial audio. In this second beta Another variable has also been introduced to the HomeKit elements: humidity. To be able to launch automated actions taking into account this environmental variable.
Automate HomeKit actions related to humidity in iOS 15.1 beta 2
La adding a humidity-related item to HomeKit automations in iOS 2 beta 15.1 It is still a success for lovers of home automation. Thanks to products such as the Xiaomi Aqara or the Cleragrass from Qingping we can have a temperature and humidity sensor for our home. That information can be integrated into HomeKit and create actions that are automatically launched when they meet a series of criteria.
Thanks to the beta 2 of iOS 15.1 these users who have the sensors related to humidity can launch predesigned actions taking into account this information. It can be customized depending on whether a percentage of humidity is exceeded or if it is below a certain threshold. In this way, we can activate, for example, a humidifier when the humidity in the environment is below a certain percentage or turn on the air conditioning when the humidity exceeds another threshold.
Messing with Aqara humidity sensor in HomeKit. Wondering if I use it this winter with a smart outlet to cut power to low end humidifier when room hits 60%. hmm. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/X4jcclWkqT
- Dave Zatz (@davezatz) September 30, 2021
