The ideal HomeKit accessories run themselves. Turning off and on lights from an app is a nice feature, but it’s a similar level of effort to using a light switch. The real magic is when you can “set it and forget it.” The THIRDREALITY Smart Color Night Light is the perfect example of this reality when you need a night light for a kid’s room or to light up a hallway/stairwell at night. Once installed, you can turn on an automation and never think about it again.
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The THIRDREALITY Smart Night Lightis an excellent example of the benefits that Matter is bringing to Apple’s smart home platform. I went looking for a new night light to light up the top of our stairs so if our kids woke up in the middle of the night, they’d …