Does one thing and does it well
Dirt simple app that does one thing and does it really well. It’s surprising how handy it is to just be able to see the battery status of every HomeKit device in a single screen. There’s no fluff here, no code-for-the-sake-of-code. It focuses on the task at hand and I appreciate that.
Brilliant app, brilliant service
I had a problem with my in app purchase. The dev has been brilliant in sorting for me. In regards to the app itself, I have a few apps which detail my battery status. But nothing comes close to this app in terms of detail and UI. Highly recommended for anyone who runs a smart home.
Not worthy for the cost and not fixed bug
It may be worthy for the initial one time purchase when this app was out. But definitely not worthy when it was switched to subscription. What continuous cost on developer side that deserves a subscription considering the functionality of this app?
Secondly, there is a constant bug that the developer never bother to fix: if you happen to have two different HomeKit accessories with the same name, you can not set different battery info for them.
Secondly, there is a constant bug that the developer never bother to fix: if you happen to have two different HomeKit accessories with the same name, you can not set different battery info for them.
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Response from developer
Hi, The ongoing cost is for my mortgage, food and other bills and allows me to work on apps like this full time. I am currently working on a fix to that bug and hope to have an update ready soon along with some other new features. Apologies it has taken a while to get it fixed. Please feel free to email support@adamfoot.dev if you have any further issues. Thanks, Adam
Paid app that went subscription
I bought this app and it went subscription. I guess that’s fine since my purchase was maintained, but when I open the app I get an ad to upgrade. It’s very annoying. There’s no option to turn it off from what I can see.
Notes section?
Thanks for update. Would it be possible to include a Notes section in each accessory, so we can enter the maker of the battery being used? Just want to log which batteries are from Eneloop (Panasonic), Ladda (Ikea), Duracell, Tenergy, etc.
Would also like to clear battery log. Is that option hidden?
Previous: Thanks for the update with more detailed information! Would be nice if more detailed information is provided after tapping the name of the device—if it’s a camera by Eufy, motion sensor by Hue, etc.
Would also like to clear battery log. Is that option hidden?
Previous: Thanks for the update with more detailed information! Would be nice if more detailed information is provided after tapping the name of the device—if it’s a camera by Eufy, motion sensor by Hue, etc.
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Response from developer
Hi, This functionality is now available! Please consider updating your review once you've had a chance to test out the new update. Thanks, Adam
Refresh doesn't work
Check when you open the app, but refresh doesn't work even when jumping through the Shortcuts refresh garbage. Shortcuts automation failed.
Great simple app for monitoring batteries of HomeKit accessories
This app is a new app. It's made by an independent developer. Kudos to the developer for having the idea to make this app. The developer has implemented several cool features in the app. You're actually able to tell the app what kind of battery the devices take and also how many they take. I think the app could use a couple of simple UI fixes and the lifetime subscription of $20 is a bit steep for a simple app like this, but I'll happily pay it since it's not a large company making the app.
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Amazing update in version 2.x
The number of updated and added features in version 2 made this already useful app even better. It was an instant subscribe for me. I regularly spend more than the annual subscription price on a single drink at a restaurant, and I get far less value from the drink. Thanks for continuing to add useful features to this somewhat niche app!
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The best app for Smart Device Batteries
I have several HomeKit type apps that do many things and some have similar functions to thus app but just a Swiss Army knife doesn’t excel at any one thing, Home batteries is the best app I’ve found for displaying information on my devices and battery states. The new 2.0 update is awesome. Also note it’s not just subscription based there is a low one time lifetime purchase price which is what I’m on board with it. This is for battery trends. Don’t need trends? Just use it a free app!
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Nicely implemented status feature missing in native Home app
Well done app. A must for any Home App user with more than a few battery operated accessories.
