VIZ Designer for HomeKit

Name: VIZ Designer for HomeKit
Rating: 3 (16 reviews)

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VIZ Designer for HomeKit

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User Reviews for VIZ Designer for HomeKit

No way to activate

Website will not let you activate. Gives 404 error when trying to activate. Do not buy!

2XstreamMA, Dec 21, 2021

First impression

The app and idea have a lot of potential. I have issue with adding temp accessories the it does not allow. I have aqara 3 in one temperature accessory.I’m still exploring to complete my review, will follow later.

alzahid_M, Feb 09, 2022

Liked it at first, starting to have issues

Ok, I have contacted the makers of this app several times on Facebook and have received responses although they have been slow to respond. Now I am having issues where I have remotes created for my iPhone and my iPad. The exact assignments for each and every device are programmed into the different remotes, yet I am having inconsistent results. Some devices work on the iPhone but do not work on the iPad and vice versa. This is crazy. I have changed names thinking that MAYBE it’s a cache issue. Who knows. I have asked the makers to allow the end user to clear the cache on their servers, but I haven’t received an answer to that question. If not for these issues, this would be a 5 star app. I even offered to help troubleshoot with logs, or whatever they need, but NO RESPONSE.

B3vo, Jan 17, 2023

Fantastic HomeKit App

I came across this app today; I was hesitant to purchase it based on the reviews, but after a couple of hours, I can’t say enough about how great it is. This is the customization for the HomeKit app I’ve been searching for. It appears there are a few problems, but it looks as though the developer is quickly fixing them.

BillyMc, Mar 13, 2022

Tons of potential

Can’t really explain enough, but everything is by far the best and somewhat easiest way to get a home dashboard exactly the way you want it. Small learning curve with the PC Application, however when you take the time to get to know how everything works this is some solid stuff. With that said there’s a reason why I can’t give it the full 5 stars just yet. Seems as if development has either slowed or seized completely as there hasn’t been any improvements or bug fixes don’t to the applications. After spending hours creating my perfect dashboard it troubles me to say I won’t be able to utilize it unless device status can update stably. I’ve reported the issue multiple times to the dev team hoping for some sort of good outcome since no one else comes close to their level of ease when creating your dashboard. More info on the issue if the development team sees this review. I have icons on my home page of the dashboard that will change color depending if a device is on or off. The icon will change and update to the appropriate color 100% of the time when the device is told to turn on or off through the dashboard itself. However, if the device is toggled physically through a light switch or other physical means the status doesn’t update constantly. With my luck it only updates and works for a short time if I close the application, open the home app on the iPad, and reopen the Viz Designer application. At that point it will update the status of the device even when the device is physically switched on or off with a light switch. But give it a few minutes of the dashboard just sitting there ‘idle’ or when the iPad itself locks, the issue will rise again.

Diamond raise, Oct 06, 2022

So far works great!

I downloaded the app and was able to register it with no problems. Evidentally that problem has been fixed. I followed the instructions, and downloaded the software for my MacBook Air M1. It runs great there. I started up the software on my Mac, and it asked me to log into the account I created from my iPhone. That worked fine. It then suggested I watch a YouTube tutorial, which was a great idea. So far everything is working fine. The only problem is that the software license was displayed in German, even though I chose English in the language dropdown. That seems like an easy fix. Hopefully they will take care of it soon. Likewise, the message about accepting cookies on their website has buttons that are labelled in German only, even though some of the explanation is in English.Watching the demo on Shane Whatley's YouTube channel was eye-opening. I tried to leave HomeKit and go to Home Assistant because HomeKit was so inflexible as to how the screens were displayed. It turns out that Home Assistant is crazy complicated to get set up, with various packages from differen vendors, and more than one way to do things to the point where it was confusing. With Viz Designer, I'll be able to have HomeKit layouts that make more sense. I thus will stay with HomeKit. Thanks Shane Whatley for demoing this solution!

Hank in Norfolk, Feb 06, 2022

Passcode pop-up stuck behind video cameras.

This is a great app. I have been able to make a unique HomeKit display by importing my own images. I would have given the app 5 stars but there seems to be a problem with passcode pop-up. When I press my security bottom the passcode pop-up is displayed in the middle of the screen, right where my cameras are. No matter what I have tried, I can’t not get the pop-up to display in front of the camera images. Is it possible to have the passcode pop-up display in front of the cameras?

j tanski, Feb 25, 2022

Wall Mounted iPad HomeKit Looks Great

It is a little expensive…but I really like the fact that I am able to make my wall mounted iPad look almost exactly how I want. I do wish that a few more themes were available to download and REALLY wish air quality was an option along with the temperature and humidity. It was a little hard to figure out in the beginning (I.E. true and false values rather than some kind of easier drop down), but anyone who wants to use their iPads as a HomeKit admin is sure to figure it out like I did - the YouTube videos are helpful. Only things I’d necessarily ask:Are their any ways to download more themes?Can you add air quality sensor compatibility?Any way to have outdoor weather added?I really like the app. It is very quick and looks nice!

Jimmy45312, Aug 07, 2022

It doesn’t work

DONT BUY !

lanuevahistoria, Feb 07, 2022

Glitchy HomePods also a no go

Gave the app a shot (it definitely has potential), but once I got the lights in the rooms with their custom widgets, the app would crash each time a tried to toggle the lights on. Seems like they have some work to do, I’m going to try and get a refund.

Premeau, Feb 07, 2022

Description

CREATE YOUR OWN APP FOR APPLE HOMEKIT Everyone who wants to go beyond the standardized operating logic and design of the Apple Home app can now benefit of our revolutionary solution. The new VIZ Designer brings your vision of a home app to life. Just control the functions of your HomeKit devices with a self-designed control app in a stylish and customized look and feel.

How does it work? – It's absolutely simple! Download the VIZ Designer app to your mobile device. Then use the VIZ Designer app to import the HomeKit devices from your Apple Home app to your VIZ Designer account.Now download the required VIZ Designer software for your PC/Mac from our website (included in the app price). Use the software and its features to create your individual app-design. Then download the created app layout (called "remote") to your mobile device and control your devices directly with your individual VIZ Designer app. Be creative and control your home with an app that is as individual as you are. You will be amazed! TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Use the free test mode of the VIZ Designer software to try out all functions to create your own app layout based on demo devices. Via preview you can see how your app will look like and how the navigation or pop-ups work. More information: https://www.viz-designer.com/download THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE VIZ DESIGNER AT A GLANCE: Sensationally flexible – simply design your own home app Your home, your devices and your individually styled home control app! Feel the freedom of ultimate flexibility and define functions and graphic design by yourself. Arrange everything just the way you like it best. And if your family members want their own designs? No problem. You can save any number of different app designs for each of your family members and much more. App Designer with unique tools and functions Use intuitive tools and function elements such as widgets, buttons, text fields, sliders, round sliders, color pickers, pop-ups, analog meters, web elements and much more. Combine everything according to your ideas and create a personal look & feel for your home control user interface. Icon sets and controls in different styles and colors included Use the large pool of included icons, images and controls in many beautiful styles and different colors to make the look of your app a real eye-catcher. Personalize your app by importing your own images and graphics In addition to the many inclusive graphic styles, you can completely customize your app with your individual images. Simply import your own images or graphics and use them as button images, status displays, background graphics and much more. Define one-touch scenes and groups Define device groups and scenarios by combining devices and assigning functions. Control lights, shutters, heating etc. with just a tap or a swipe gesture. Integrate websites and camera images into your app design Enhance the functionality and design of your app by the additional integration of websites and images of your surveillance cameras or door intercoms. It’s easy to create your own personal smart living experience! Once you have finished designing your app with the free VIZ Designer software, you simply transfer it to your VIZ Designer app on your iOS devices via your personal account. Since the VIZ Designer software is only required for the design process and not for the operation, you can close it as soon as the editing process is complete. To control your devices, only the VIZ Designer app is required. IMPORTANT NOTE: To control your HomeKit devices with the VIZ Designer app it is necessary to create the app user interface with the included VIZ Designer software first. The VIZ Designer software is available for MacOS and Windows. Check www.viz-designer.com for more information.