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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Ok. Now I want one.

When I saw how the app Shortcut Buttons lets you put virtual buttons around your home to trigger smart home devices using Apple’s Vision Pro, I was (almost) sold.

This is a use case for the $3,500 head computer I can really get behind (you know, once it doesn't cost $3,500). The lack of new interfaces for the smart home is something I complain about a lot. This might shut me up for a bit.

Check out Matthew Cassinelli’s rundown of how the $8 app works.


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Shortcut Buttons lets you set up home automation shortcuts in relevant places. “Easily dim the lights or order food when watching a movie, or start a timer when cooking in the kitchen.”
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