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.
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.
Developer Response
Hi,
This functionality is now available! Please consider updating your review once you've had a chance to test out the new update.
Thanks,
AdamCheck when you open the app, but refresh doesn't work even when jumping through the Shortcuts refresh garbage. Shortcuts automation failed.
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.
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!
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!
Well done app. A must for any Home App user with more than a few battery operated accessories.
Simple, easy to use, and does exactly what it promises. In addition, at the time of this writing, the developer is both responsive and releases timely updates. Not sure there’s anything more I could ask for. Very happy.
I just added all my battery details using my iPad, thinking they’d sync to my phone. But they don’t, and this likely means I’ll lose all that data if I ever have to restore from iCloud.
Developer Response
Hi,
Unfortunately HomeKit identifiers are not shared across iCloud devices due to a restriction from Apple to third party developers which makes a feature like this not straightforward to add. It is on my list to look at however.
Thanks,
AdamI’m giving 5 stars because it’s not the developers fault. Aqara doesn’t expose sensor data to HomeKit. Just wanted to warn people so they can make an informed purchase.
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