How to load all accessory informations
The backup and restore functionalities use the accessory serial number and an index of their services to identify and assign accessories automatically. These informations need to be loaded from the accessories and are cached within the app. Status At the top of the backups view you can see the status. The app tries to load…
How to check backup accessory assignments
A backup contains the logical structure of your setup. An app cannot add accessories automatically to your setup. Due to HomeKit’s security concept this task has to be done manually by using the HomeKit codes. To assign the corresponding accessories from a backup and your current setup, the app is using some accessory and service…
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How to create a backup
This is a step by step guide on how to create a backup of one home within a HomeKit setup. In the following all options and steps will be explained in detail. Backups view Navigate to the backups view.It is located within each home view in the more section at the bottom of the list.…
How to restore a backup completely
As described in the feature description there are multiple use cases that require a full restore of a complete backup. This post will explain the options how to get this done. Backups view Navigate to the backup you want to restore. Check the accessory assignments.How to check backup accessory assignments This guide is doing a…
How to browse a backup and use selective restore
As described in the feature description there are great use cases to use selective restore. This post will explain the options how to get this done. Backups view Navigate to the backup you want to restore. Check the accessory assignments.How to check backup accessory assignments Algorithms compare your current setup with the selected backup data.…
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How to test the backup and restore feature with the BASIC version
PRO vs BASIC version The free BASIC version offers a test mode. That way you can get a good impression of this feature if you consider buying the PRO version in app purchase. Test mode New backups are valid for 10 minutes and will be deleted afterwards. Browsing and selective restore actions No full restore…
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