HomeLog for HomeKit

I had high hopes for this app but have been increasingly disappointed. The app simply does not log events that are triggered by automations, Siri access and other standard methods of changing the state of HomeKit devices. I have tested it under multiple scenarios, with my computer awake, not in any focus mode and HomeLog open and running. It just doesn't log what it is supposed to log. I'm giving it more than one star because the UI is nicely built. But the functionality is lacking. Disapp

The previous bugs have been fixed, and the app no longer crashes on startup. So glad!

Love having this on my iPhone for troubleshooting all of the weird things HomeKit does, and it’s really handy to have on the Mac for a historical log. Big fan of all your apps!

HomeKit can sometimes be a black box. You have absolutely no idea why it’s doing what it’s doing. Things change state for seemingly no reason. Devices show no response. Figuring out what is actually going on is incredibly difficult in those instances. Luckily this app makes that process SO much easier. Having visibility into changes overtime to your HomeKit setup is incredibly useful. Did I mention the developer is also incredibly responsive and looks to be planning new features all the time?

I always found it frustrating that I didn't have any easy way to the various HomeKit events as they occurred throughout the day. This solves that problem in an easy and unubtrusive way. I just leave the helper app running on my Mac (which runs 24/7), and a complete log is stored away for when I need it. Bonus points to the developer for making this a "universal" purchase that also gets you the iOS version (though the Mac is a better fit since the app needs to be actively running to work). All in