Best HomeKit Buttons and Remotes iMore 2020

HomeKit is a great way to control your home with Siri or the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. But you might not always have a device around to make all of the HomeKit magic happen. This is where the best HomeKit buttons and remotes come in to play. Simply press and watch your favorite HomeKit accessories come to life. We have rounded up all of the best HomeKit buttons and remotes to help you choose the perfect one for your home.

Clean and convenient: Eve Button

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The Eve Button combines the convenience of a button with a sleek, modern design. This beauty has a large button in the center, capable of supporting three distinct actions via a press, double press, or press and hold. The Eve Button connects to HomeKit via Bluetooth, allowing it to work without a hub and additional set up.

Panic button: Fibaro The Button

Fibaro's The Button is the connected equivalent of the classic panic button. This playful option comes in a variety of colors, and adopts a plunger style, inviting anyone who looks at it to give it a press. The Button supports up to three HomeKit actions, perfect for setting the scene or acting as a simple on and off switch.

Affordable option: Aqara Wireless Mini Switch

Aqara's Wireless Switch is an affordable button that mounts in seconds using double-sided tape. This tiny button relies on Zigbee for fast and responsive wireless communication to the Aqara Hub, which is sold separately. Even with the additional expense, this inexpensive button makes up for it in the long run, especially if you go with other Aqara devices for other needs.

Not just for lights: Hue Smart Dimmer Switch

The Hue Smart Dimmer Switch is a must-have device for those that already have Hue bulbs and the wireless bridge. This switch has four uniquely assignable buttons that can toggle or dim your lights, and it can also work with HomeKit, adding extra functionality. The switch itself is also removable, making it a handy remote control that can go anywhere.

Action packed: Nanoleaf Remote

Nanoleaf's funky dodecahedron remote works directly with HomeKit, and does not require a light panel set. The Nanoleaf Remote's shape provides 12 assignable actions, one for each side, and even lights up when it senses motion. This awesome remote also supports turning motions, acting like a physical dial that dims and brightens your lights at will.

$50 at Apple

Kinetic control: Hue Tap

Hue's tap button provides HomeKit users with three small tactile buttons and one large button that is essentially the face of the device. Even though it is completely wireless, the Hue Tap does not require any batteries or power source at all, thanks to kinetic energy. Put simply; each button press generates enough energy to power up the internal radio, which is truly magical.

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The best HomeKit buttons and remotes are a convenient way to bring your smart home scenes and automations to life with a simple press. Their compact nature allows placement in the most accessible spots in your home, such as a table, or the wall near your light switches. The Eve Button's beautiful design is one of our favorites as it blends right in with the most modern decor. This button also supports three HomeKit actions and is ready to connect right out of the box.

Already own some Philips Hue gear and are looking for a remote that can pull double duty? Then take a look at the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch. This switch comes in a familiar remote form factor that supports 10 Hue lights and can also perform up to four independent HomeKit tasks. The Hue Dimmer is also the perfect substitute for a traditional light switch and can mount to your walls with double-sided tape.

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