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HomeKit setup opens driveway gate remotely

Original: Added some # Apple # HomeKit automation using a small Shelly relay. Connected it to my gate robot motor, and now I can o

A user wired a small Shelly relay into their gate motor's controls and linked it to Apple HomeKit, so the driveway gate now opens automatically when their car approaches — no more waiting by the roadside with a handheld remote. The post is tagged around Apple HomeKit, Shelly, smart home and electric vehicles, and the user calls it one of those satisfying small DIY wins.

Why now: DIY smart home tricks that tie everyday gadgets into Apple HomeKit resonate with home automation enthusiasts

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• Added some # Apple # HomeKit automation using a small Shelly relay. Connected it to my gate robot motor, and now I can open the gate remotely (#Carplay) without standing on the road waiting for it to open using a handheld remote. Small wins! # smarthome # Renault # Twingo # EV · rusty1281@fosstodon.org · 2

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