The Smart Home market is continually growing, with companies competing to offer the most user-friendly and feature-rich solutions.
One app that has been generating a lot of attention is the Nice Yubii app on the Yubii Home, which has undergone significant updates since its initial release.
Since its pre-release version earlier this year, Nice has listened to user feedback, made changes, and brought us the improved version of the Yubii app, including the Nice Yubii Home Pro.
Let’s discuss the changes on the new Yubii app, and see if the latest version is any better..
1. Improved QR Code Scanning Makes Setup Easier
In our previous video we found a strange issue with the QR code scanner on the tablet version of the app; the camera would distort the image, making scanning impossible. Weirdly, this issue didn’t exist on the smartphone app.
With the latest update, Nice has addressed this issue head-on. Now, scanning QR codes is as simple as it should be, making the setup experience an easy process for new devices and hubs.
This small but essential fix simplifies the setup process, making it much easier for users to get their smart home systems up and running (without frustration!)
2. Customisable Homepage for a Personalised Experience
The new Yubii app allows users to fully customise their homepage. You can now easily add your favourite rooms, scenarios, and devices, tailoring the app to your requirements. This customisation doesn’t just stop at the homepage though..
The app also offers a comprehensive devices tab, grouping devices by room, and a dedicated section for your custom scenarios. Its well designed organisation helps you control all aspects of your smart home, putting frequently used functions right at your fingertips.
3. Tailored Energy Consumption Tracking
The Yubii app has a new feature for tracking energy consumption, which allows users to input their own cost per kilowatt hour and monitor the energy usage of all connected devices. This feature is especially helpful for those who want to optimise energy use and save on utility bills.
The customised energy consumption data, help users understand their consumption better and make more informed decisions when it comes to their home’s energy usage, such as adjusting thermostat settings or monitoring the power usage of smart lighting.
4. Yubii Home vs. Yubii Home Pro: A Versatile Choice for Different Needs
The Yubii app is designed for both the Yubii Home and the more advanced Yubii Home Pro, providing flexibility based on your requirements.
The Yubii Home is suitable for smaller setups, such as controlling blinds, lights, and a few smart devices, all at an affordable price.
On the other hand, the Yubii Home Pro offers expanded capabilities, including support for additional protocols like Zigbee and the ability to function as a master device in a larger network setup. This allows you to expand your smart home’s coverage by connecting multiple hubs, making it well-suited for larger homes or commercial buildings.
The app’s ability to adjust to your requirements makes it a great option for simple and complex smart home setups.
5. Open API and Compatibility with Numerous Devices
Yubii is a standout in the smart home market due to its openness and compatibility with a wide range of devices.
Unlike many systems that aim to lock users into a single ecosystem, the Yubii app supports various smart home devices, including Sonos speakers, Somfy Tahoma(!), different lighting systems, smart locks, thermostats, and more.
Its open API, allows tech-savvy users to create their own drivers, further expanding the app’s capabilities.
Its advanced flexibility is unique in the smart home industry, making Yubii an ideal choice for everyone who wants to integrate different brands and devices into a unified system.
Why is Yubii a Worth Considering Investment for Your Home or Commercial Space
The Yubii app constantly advances with fixing critical bugs, offering customisable user experiences, and providing advanced tracking features.
Don’t let the term ‘Smart Home’ mislead you….Whether you have a simple or sophisticated setup, the choice between the Yubii Home and Yubii Home Pro provides a solution for automating a small home or managing a larger commercial space.
Yubii’s functionality makes it a powerful smart home choice if you need a scalable solution with minimum wiring and hassle-free experience.
It’s clear that Nice has listened to user feedback, and with these updates, they’ve made the Yubii app a powerful competitor in the smart home space.
Seamless Integration with Umbra Blinds
Umbra’s blinds integrate seamlessly with the Yubii app, thanks to the fact that we use Nice motors.
These motors provide real-time feedback on the position of your blinds, which is conveniently displayed in the Yubii app.
What’s easier than simply dragging a slider to adjust your blinds to any position you wish?
This versatility gives you complete control of your blinds. You can simulate your presence while you’re away, react to sunlight to protect your home and furniture from harmful UV rays, keep your spaces cool, and provide an extra layer of insulation at your windows during the cold winter nights.
Manage comfort and energy efficiency easier than ever with Umbra blinds and Yubii integration.
At Umbra, we specialise in creating solutions that offer complete light control, assisting you in balancing energy savings, environmental footprint and occupant wellbeing.
Contact us today to learn how our expertise and smart home systems can make your building smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable with total light control packages.