February 11, 2026
Push my buttons, HomeKit
Show HN: Itsyhome – Control HomeKit from your Mac menu bar (open source)
Fans say “finally!” as a one‑click Mac remote beats Apple’s Home app
TLDR: Itsyhome puts HomeKit controls in your Mac’s menu bar with live cameras and doorbell pop‑ups, and the Pro version is a one‑time buy. Commenters cheered the no‑subscription model, roasted Apple’s Home app, joked about “130+ devices,” and asked how it stacks up against a rival menu‑bar app.
Apple fans are buzzing over Itsyhome, a tiny Mac menu‑bar app that puts your whole smart home one click away—lights, locks, cameras, doorbells, even your Apple TV. It’s open source, works with Apple’s HomeKit, and the Pro version is a one‑time purchase (no subscriptions). There’s also Itsytv.app to turn your Mac into a native Apple TV remote with a trackpad, app launcher, and now‑playing. Oh, and live camera feeds and doorbell pop‑ups right in the menu bar—no app juggling.
The crowd’s loudest cheer? No subscriptions. One user basically threw cash at the screen, saying they paid instantly and calling Apple’s own Home app “risible.” Another praised the “quintessential Apple” design—clean, fast, and feels native. The spicy subplot: someone mentioned running 130+ HomeKit devices, prompting a hilarious pile‑on of disbelief and “where do you even find these?!” reactions. Even non‑Mac folks chimed in with “slick AF.”
But there’s a pinch of drama: a commenter asked how Itsyhome stacks up against rival HomeControl. Translation: people love the idea, but want receipts on what makes this one special beyond vibes. Still, the prevailing mood is clear—subscription fatigue is real, and a polished, menu‑bar shortcut to your front door, porch light, and TV is the convenience flex people wanted since forever.
Key Points
- •Itsyhome places HomeKit device controls in the macOS menu bar for quick access.
- •The app requires macOS Sonoma or later and supports 18 HomeKit device types with tailored controls.
- •Live camera feeds and doorbell picture-in-picture enable actions without opening a separate app.
- •Itsytv provides Apple TV control from the menu bar, including trackpad navigation and app launching.
- •Itsyhome is free and open-source; a one-time purchase Pro version is available in the App Store with no subscription.