HomeAlerts vs TapTiller

Get reminded when you left a window open or when your espresso machine is ready to brew. Receive notifications in response to any events in your smart home. You can manage Alerts from all your devices and trigger notifications for these Alerts from HomeKit automations. Notifications for each Alert can be delivered to all your devices or only to specific ones. You can also set a delay when a triggered notification should be delivered.

TapTiller turns your iPhone into a beautiful, customizable command surface for your Mac. Pair your iPhone with your Mac on the same local network, build your own control grid, and keep your most-used actions one tap away. Open Mac apps, launch websites, trigger keyboard shortcuts, control media, adjust volume, and manage compatible Home accessories from a clean touch-first interface. Create pages for different workflows, like design, writing, meetings, music, or smart home control. Choose compact or expanded layouts, customize tile colors, organize shortcut groups, and make TapTiller fit the way you work. Features: - Pair securely with your Mac using a short local code - Launch Mac apps from your iPhone - Open websites and saved URLs - Run keyboard shortcuts and window actions - Control playback, mute, skip, and volume - Add compatible Home accessories like lights, fans, outlets, and shades - Create multiple custom pages for different workflows - Use 2x4 or 3x6 grid layouts - Customize tile colors and icons - No account required - TapTiller is not a remote desktop. It is a focused control surface for the actions you use all day, designed to keep your Mac visible and your workflow moving. Note: TapTiller requires the Mac companion app and both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi or local network.