Indie App Spotlight: ‘Itsyhome’ adds smart home controls to your Mac’s menu bar
Summary
The latest Indie App Spotlight from 9to5Mac introduces Itsyhome, a versatile app that enhances Mac users' smart home control experience. Supporting various platforms beyond HomeKit, Itsyhome offers convenient access to lights, thermostats, and cameras directly from the menu bar.
Key Insights
What platforms does Itsyhome support besides HomeKit?
Itsyhome supports both Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant, allowing users to switch between platforms while preserving separate layouts, groups, favorites, and settings for each.
What is the difference between the free version of Itsyhome and the Pro version?
The free version provides basic control of smart home devices like lights, thermostats, and locks from the menu bar, while the Pro version adds live camera feeds, custom device groups, iCloud sync, custom icons, deeplinks for automation, and Stream Deck support via a one-time purchase.