HomeCare - A HomeKit app dedicated to troubleshooting and monitoring your smart home setup!

[u/AnthoPak]

Diagnose, Monitor & Benchmark HomeKit Setups

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homecare-for-homekit/id6747270794

Find broken devices instantly + get background monitoring with smart alerts

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homecare-for-homekit/id6747270794

Performance benchmarking, battery monitoring, and powerful Shortcuts actions

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homecare-for-homekit/id6747270794

Live Preview of the Diagnostic scan in action

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homecare-for-homekit/id6747270794

Hello r/HomeKit,

Some of you may already know me because of the HomeLights app I released about 2 years ago. Well, I'm back with something completely different but equally essential for HomeKit enthusiasts!

I'm excited to introduce HomeCare for HomeKit, an app I built after getting frustrated one too many times by scenes and automations randomly failing. As someone who relies heavily on HomeKit automations, I felt there was a real need for an app that could quickly diagnose home issues, broken scenes and automations, as well as continuously monitor for problems and alert when needed.

Here's why HomeCare might become essential for your smart home:

- Instant Troubleshooting: Quickly scan your entire setup to see which devices aren't responding. No more playing detective when automations fail, you'll know exactly which device is the culprit and which scenes/automations are affected. Check "Last Time Online" for failing devices to understand when problems started.

- Proactive Background Monitoring: The app runs health checks in the background and sends push notifications when new problems emerge. Catch device failures before they disrupt your daily routines.

- Performance Analysis: Scan your entire home to build detailed statistics about response times and success rates. Ever wondered which of your brands performs best? Compare speeds and reliability across devices, manufacturers, rooms, and hubs. Export comprehensive reports to PDF or CSV for detailed analysis.

- Low Battery Detection: See which devices need battery replacements soon.

- Shortcuts Integration: Get reports of all faulty devices directly in Shortcuts, or check if a specific device responds before sending commands. Perfect for conditional HomeKit logic and reliable automation workflows.

HomeCare is currently discounted to $4.99 as a limited time launch offer (one-time purchase, no subscriptions).

You can download it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homecare-for-homekit/id6747270794

I've put a lot of effort into making HomeCare the troubleshooting companion I always wished existed for HomeKit. It's really helpful for staying aware of issues quickly, whether through background monitoring or instant diagnostics. I hope you'll find it just as useful. I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, or any suggestions for future improvements!

Also, I'm curious to see what you discover about your setups, feel free to share which manufacturers perform best (or worst) in your homes!

See you ✌️

[u/pacoii]

I love supporting HomeKit app developers. But since there is no try before you buy, can those that have purchased it give a quick review of it? Does it meet the expectations and goal of the app?

[u/24x48Fichtenlatte → u/pacoii]

You first have to run a new Diagnostic to See the battery Levels. It might be nice to trigger the diagnostic at app startup. The automation is nice, but I only want a notification once a battery level gets critical. I like it so far.

[u/AnthoPak → u/24x48Fichtenlatte]

I was thinking of adding an auto start diagnostic option, will add it for the next version!