Signals for HomeKit

Signals for HomeKit

Smart Home Ready Communication

134 ratings
60 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2019
  • March 21, 2024

Features

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Utilize your HomeKit lights for silent communication within your home. Create custom light signals to announce events, get attention, or convey messages without shouting. Ideal for families or those with hearing impairments.

Customizable light signals
Voice control with Siri Shortcuts
Widget support for quick triggers
Announce dinner time
Alert for shower time
Set light states after flashing
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What's New in Signals for HomeKit

2.9

March 21, 2024

A few small bug fixes - thanks to those who reported them!!

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Signals Plus

Communicate at home, without all the shouting

User reviews

Buggy

I really want to like this app. It does everything I need, but it becomes unresponsive, it freezes, and some settings just can’t be changed (like the time it takes between repeating the shortcut. The app just reverts back to 3 minutes after glitching out.) Really unfortunate as others have said because the concept here is fantastic. Just poor development.
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Does not do what it advertised

In the app add it showed you could create a signal based on a text message from your spouse. Nowhere in the app is this possible on an iPhone. Only Siri commands. It also did not recognize all of my HomeKit lights.

Response from developer

Hi, This automation is possible through Apple’s Shortcuts app, and automations can be created when receiving text messages from your spouse. The Shortcuts app is the only way that Apple allows this kind of automation, and Signals integrates with it cleanly, along with all other possible triggered by the Shortcuts app. M

I got robbed.

You cannot link signal into home or personal automation.

Inconsistent & Unreliable

I *really* wanted to like this app, and to be able to use it with the enthusiasm and confidence that other users seem to (at least, at the time). But unfortunately, whatever magic this app may have had at one time, that time has since passed; rarely—if ever—does it successfully execute the assigned changes, and although there are workarounds to restoring Adaptive Lighting upon completion, these are likewise unreliable with inconsistent results.

You’re invited to make the your Signal “more meaningful” by setting the lights to a specific state/brightness when it‘s finished—yet just trying to apply the same brightness/color across all the lights used is made incredibly tedious since both of these systems are so uninformative.

It’s an app with a *lot* of potential; maybe the Mac version—which supposedly offers more features and functionality—provides a better experience? But as things stand, I definitely wouldn’t have spent money on it if I’d known this would be the outcome.
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Version gratuite frustrante

La version gratuite est tellement limitée qu'il est difficile de se faire un opnion sur la version payante.

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FAQ

What does Signals for HomeKit do?

Signals for HomeKit allows you to use your HomeKit-enabled lights to communicate silently throughout your home. You can create custom light patterns and colors to signal various events, get attention, or convey messages without needing to shout or make noise.

What are the key features of Signals for HomeKit?

Key features include creating distinct light signals, triggering them via the app, voice commands with Siri Shortcuts, or widgets. The Signals Plus in-app purchase unlocks advanced features like timed signals and setting specific light states after a flash.

How much does Signals for HomeKit cost?

The base app is free to download and use. Additional advanced features are available through an in-app purchase called Signals Plus. Pricing for this upgrade is not specified in the description.

What are the requirements to use Signals for HomeKit?

You need a HomeKit-equipped light bulb, switch, or outlet. If using a switch or outlet, it must have a light attached. Your HomeKit system must already be configured. The app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 15 or later.

Who would benefit from using Signals for HomeKit?

This app is beneficial for families with children, especially those who play with headphones, or for individuals with hearing disabilities. It helps reduce household noise and facilitates clearer, face-to-face communication.