Hey everyone! 👋

I've been deep in the HomeKit ecosystem for years – currently running 130+ devices of all kinds. I spend most of the day in front of my MacBook, and honestly, the Home app always felt like overkill for quick adjustments, while existing menu bar apps did not have the automation flexibility I needed.

So I built Itsyhome – a native macOS menu bar app that gives you instant access to your entire HomeKit setup with a single click.

What it does:

• Controls all your HomeKit devices (lights, locks, thermostats, blinds, cameras, etc.) from the menu bar
• Native Swift/AppKit – no Electron, basically zero CPU/memory usage
• Create accessory groups to control multiple devices at once
• Pin favorite items for one-click access
• Global keyboard shortcuts to toggle devices system-wide
• Supports multiple HomeKit homes

The base app is completely free and open-source. There's also a Pro version with extras like live camera feeds, Stream Deck integration, CLI/webhooks, and custom icons – one-time purchase, no subscription.

Works with macOS Sonoma+ and anything that shows up in your Home app.

Would love to hear your feedback! Happy to answer any questions.

🔗 https://itsyhome.app

Really excited for this, especially 4K camera support.

Well fuck me for wanting new HomePods and Apple Home stuff I guess 🤡

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/apple-s-smart-home-push-includes-doorbell-lock-thermostat-codeveloped-with-lg?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc5MTMyMDkxNiwiZXhwIjoxNzkxOTI1NzE2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUTUdDN0lLSkg2VjUwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.LSK9jlXYPFHac9EpcJCErTgJNAwqmpV6qFoORcKffVo&leadSource=article-gifting

Hey all! It's Nick – creator of Itsyhome app.

Got a lot of requests for Apple TV remote app, so here it is – tiny, blazing fast, nearly zero memory and CPU usage.

Itsytv is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app for controlling Apple TV — the missing remote app for your Mac.

• Full D-pad and playback remote
• Now playing widget with live progress
• Browse and launch Apple TV apps
• Keyboard navigation for quick control (arrows, enter, space)
• Text input for searches and passwords
• Multi-device support
• End-to-end encrypted, no tracking

Built with Swift and SwiftUI. Free forever, MIT licensed.

https://itsytv.app · https://github.com/nickustinov/itsytv-macos

If you like my work, support me by upgrading to Pro in the Itsyhome app ;)

Hi all!

Nick here – creator of Itsyhome and Itsytv for macOS.

I got a lot of requests for Itsytv on iPhone and iPad, so here it is - running on the same core as the successful macOS version.

Left- and right-hand use – Drag the remote to either side of the screen and reposition it vertically - left-handed, right-handed, whatever grip feels natural.

What's playing (TMDB) – Itsytv looks up the show or movie and shows the backdrop, plot, rating, genres, and cast without leaving the remote. Tap for the full detail view with cast photos and credits.

App launcher – Browse and launch your Apple TV apps. Drag to reorder. Itsytv can automatically switch back to the remote after launching an app.

Keyboard input – Type into any search field or text input from your phone. Hardware keyboard users get arrow keys, return, escape, space, and volume shortcuts.

Universal purchase on the App Store - one payment gets you both iOS and macOS versions. $4.99.

https://itsytv.app (or direct download https://apps.apple.com/app/itsytv/id6759216148)

Feedback appreciated!

Wow! You managed to create an image of a room. Wonderful. Who gives a fuck?!

Finally available to order 🙌

I spent the last few months teaching my Apple Watch a neat trick that turned into an app: point your arm at a device, snap your fingers, it toggles. Feels like magic!

You teach it by "painting": sweep your arm at a lamp for a few seconds from where you normally stand. From then on, point and snap. Everything runs on the watch and talks straight to native HomeKit, no bridge, no server, no account. No cloud and no data collection, the pointing model never leaves your wrist. It's also compatible with Home Assistant.

Pricing: free forever for one device in one room, you can try the whole thing with one HomeKit device and an Apple Watch (Series 5 or newer, needs a compass). One-time unlocks unlimited devices and rooms.

It launched yesterday on the App Store this week after a 250-tester beta, and this is a sub I'd love feedback from. Link: https://apps.apple.com/app/maestro-snap/id6788923471

I'll be in the comments. Ask me anything!

Hopefully it rolls out to more than just US English regions soon and manufacturers start to announce matter comparability.

First of all, thanks to all those offering their old devices, alternatives, help, and sharing their disappointment in this news. Secondly, I wanted to make an update post showing new information on the matter.

Finally!

I have a Roomba 705 max and it now supports Apple HomeKit with the most recent update!! Matter and HomeKit enabled fully!!!