So another "unnamed" thread got me researching HomeKit from a curios DIY perspective as I was unfamiliar.
I am not an Apple fan...nor do I care one way or the other if their ventures succeed or not. But the reality is, they have established their own controlled market. And they can leverage it with new devices for near instant success. I knew they would do ok but this is ridiculous...
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/apple-watch-preorders-one-million,news-20767.html
I know there were some doubting the feasibility of HomeKit being successful with its closed nature, but this is an example of exactly why they have a better chance then the rest of Home Automation players (I use the term loosely) . They have created a following that simply buys what they produce because it "just works"
Imagine for a second a home with AppleTVs in most rooms, talking to HomeKit devices, accessed by Apple iPhones, and more specifically Apple iWatches. Apple doesn't care the brand of the device, as it operates on their closed protocol. Give it 2 years and i bet they have an in house app that allows IFTTT between HomeKit Devices. Real Automation starts...
The iHouse looms....
:nutz:
I am not an Apple fan...nor do I care one way or the other if their ventures succeed or not. But the reality is, they have established their own controlled market. And they can leverage it with new devices for near instant success. I knew they would do ok but this is ridiculous...
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/apple-watch-preorders-one-million,news-20767.html
I know there were some doubting the feasibility of HomeKit being successful with its closed nature, but this is an example of exactly why they have a better chance then the rest of Home Automation players (I use the term loosely) . They have created a following that simply buys what they produce because it "just works"
Imagine for a second a home with AppleTVs in most rooms, talking to HomeKit devices, accessed by Apple iPhones, and more specifically Apple iWatches. Apple doesn't care the brand of the device, as it operates on their closed protocol. Give it 2 years and i bet they have an in house app that allows IFTTT between HomeKit Devices. Real Automation starts...
The iHouse looms....
:nutz: