Q: Apple TV/Home Kit/Schlage Sense
I read that in order to manage some functions from outside my network (using 4g or other wifi network) the "Schlage Sense/Home Kit/Apple TV" i have to put apple tv in a "never sleep mode".....
is this real ? and, it is ok that apple tv never sleep ? what can happen if it never sleep ?
AppleTV 2, iOS 9.2.1
Posted on Feb 8, 2016 6:36 AM
I have some HomeKit devices that are Bluetooth and others that are wifi. Since the door locks are bluetooth the ATV in that room is "always on" And it is able to connect to the front doors. Yes. The 2-3$ is wasted energy use cost. I haven't had any issues (so far) with decreased life. I have now added a ATV4 (sways on) and a few additional door locks so now I can control the back door and my garage access. If they are in sleep then the Bluetooth would not be able to control anything until I wake it up. And without being able to do so remotely I have set all my ATVs to never sleep...
Posted on Feb 9, 2016 11:48 AM