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The Aqara M2 Hub is a multi-protocol gateway for your smart home. With support for Zigbee 3.o, an IR transmitter, Bluetooth, and wifi, this thing can do a lot. And it works as a Security System in HomeKit. Aqara M2 Hub: https://geni.us/Aqara_M2 Use code:M2HUBKOL1 for 15% OFF the M2 hub on Amazon US through Jun 15. Aqara M1S Hub: https://geni.us/Aqara_M1S Aqara G2H Camera Hub: https://geni.us/US_AqaraG2H Aqara Wall Switch: https://geni.us/DoubleNeutra Aqara Smart Plug: https://geni.us/AqaraPlug1 Aqara Water Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraWater Aqara Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraMotion1 Aqara Door Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraDoor Aqara Vibration Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraPlug1 Aqara Temperature Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraTemp Linksys MX10 Wifi 6 Router: https://geni.us/VelopMX10 NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Various Aqara Hubs 2:21 About the Aqara M2 Hub 4:30 Setup The M2 Hub 5:43 Overview 6:15 Pairing Aqara Sensors 7:07 Automations 7:40 Pairing IR Devices 8:57 Security System 11:48 Final Thoughts :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS 10 FUN Ways to Automate Your Home (w/ Aqara Sensors) https://youtu.be/vz6aiBK8o84 DIY HomeKit Security System with HomeBridge (in 3 Easy Steps) https://youtu.be/cW79cskbJNs Aqara G2H Camera Hub Review https://youtu.be/QirrmYwYT00 Aqara Smart Wall Switches https://youtu.be/3Ixg5tXT-DI :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #AqaraM2

A quick recap of all the HomeKit smart home related announcement from Apple's developer conference in June 2021 (WWDC 2021). :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com/products Products Seen in Video: Apple TV 4K: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k HomePod mini: https://geni.us/HomePodmini Circle View HomeKit Doorbell: https://geni.us/LogiDoorbell NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 WWDC 2021 0:43 Apple TV 1:47 HomePod mini 2:23 Apple Watch 2:45 HomeKeys 3:14 Third-Party Siri 3:52 HomeKit Cameras 5:19 Matter 5:53 Siri Shortcuts 6:25 Wrapping it Up :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted HomeKit Secure Video EXPLAINED https://youtu.be/Il88DObfR_M The Ultimate HomePod mini Review: https://youtu.be/yBYroqHMED8 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #WWDC

The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/shanewhatley06211 ______________________ Are the Nanoleaf Shapes worth the cost? We'll cover everything you need to know about these, including how they work in HomeKit and their recent announcement to support Thread! Purchase: ► Nanoleaf Shapes: https://geni.us/nl_Shapes ► Nanoleaf Essentials: https://geni.us/nl_Essentials Resources: Shapes: https://geni.us/ShapesSupport Thread: https://geni.us/NanoThread NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Nanoleaf & Thread 2:08 About the Shapes 4:08 Unboxing 3:38 Installation Tips 6:48 Specs & Features 8:06 The Controller 8:58 App Setup 9:27 App Features 10:15 HomeKit Touch Actions 12:17 Scenes in HomeKit 12:46 Screen Matching, Music Sync, & Touch 13:28 Skillshare 15:00 Shapes as Thread Border Router 16:18 Are They Worth the Cost? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted THREAD for HomeKit https://youtu.be/JhcuKE0iY4I The Ultimate HomePod mini Review: https://youtu.be/yBYroqHMED8 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #Nanoleaf

Is the Apple TV worth it? I’ve used Apple TVs for the past few years and today I’m going to share my 5 favorite things about using Apple TVs. These are the things that set the Apple TV apart from the competition. If you are trying to decide if an Apple TV 4K is worth the cost, tge. This video is for you. Note: Netflix content does not show in the Apple TV app like all the other content. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Products Seen in Video: Apple TV 4K: https://geni.us/ATV4k_2021 Siri Remote for Apple TV: https://geni.us/SiriRemote HomePod mini: https://geni.us/HomePodmini Logitech Circle View Doorbell: https://geni.us/LogiDoorbell 🏠 Other Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com/products NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Overview 1:44 1. The "Ecosystem" 3:11 2. Apple TV App 7:44 3. Fitness+ & Arcade+ 8:56 4. HomeKit Integration 10:20 5. Siri Remote 12:15 Thoughts on 2021 Apple TV 4K :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS The Apple TV 4K 2021 - What they didn’t tell you https://youtu.be/hR20EudtG4w Why So Confusing? Apple TV, Apple TV+, Apple TV app, Channels, Homekit & Airplay... EXPLAINED https://youtu.be/LRvfkGl3-HQ HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #AppleTV

Sensor are a GREAT way to automate your home! Today I'm going to give you 10 cool, creative ways you can use sensors to automate your HomeKit home (or any smart home)! This video is sponsored by Aqara Aqara Sensors: Vibration Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraVib Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraMotion1 Door/Window Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraDoor Temp/Humidity Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraTemp Water Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraWater Other Aqara Products Mentioned: Aqara M2 Hub: https://geni.us/Aqara_M2 Aqara M1S Hub: https://geni.us/Aqara_M1S Aqara G2H Camera Hub: https://geni.us/US_AqaraG2H Smart Plug: https://geni.us/AqaraPlug1 Wall Switches: https://geni.us/SingleNeutra Wireless Mini Switch: https://geni.us/AqaraMiniSwitch1 NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Aqara Sensors 2:37 Motion Automations 3:17 Temperature Automations 4:11 Mailbox 6:00 Washer & Dryer 8:03 Glass Break Sensor 8:40 Refrigerator 9:29 Doorbell 10:25 Shower 10:55 Cabinets, Doors, Safes 11:25 Secret HomeKit Controller 12:03 Learning More :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted Automations & Shortcuts Playlist https://geni.us/AutoPlaylist Custom Siri Announcements for HomePod https://youtu.be/b2lhGIwrGDg :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #Siri

3-Way smart switches can be tricky. In today's video we will install Wemo 3-way smart switches and set them up with HomeKit.These work for 3 and 4 way switch setups and may be the easy option for making your smart switches smart. Wemo 3-Way Smart Switch: https://geni.us/Wemo3Way_1 Wemo 3-Way Smart Switch (2 Pack): https://geni.us/Wemo3Way_2 Wemo Stage Scene Controller: https://geni.us/WemoStage1 🏠 Other Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com/products NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How to Install Wemo Light Switch 3-Way to Replace an Existing 3-Way Switch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=relawiWWhZM&t=200s :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:35 3-Way Switches 1:25 Wemo 3 Way Switch 2:47 4-Way Switch Installation 5:37 Set Up In Wemo App 6:55 Faceplates 7:20 Every Day Use 7:58 Wifi vs Bridge Switches 9:07 Performance & Automations 10:06 Should You Buy? 10:51 Wemo Stage 12:51 Thread? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted 3 Reasons Why You Need Smart Switches! + Tips & Best Practices https://youtu.be/XcXUQRcMyPE Thread For HomeKit Explained https://youtu.be/JhcuKE0iY4I :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #SmartSwitches

Sponsored by Skillshare. The first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/shanewhatley05211 In this video we'll cover how to setup a HomeKit Security system using Homebrdige, an inexpensive siren from Amazon, your homekit sensors, and a smart plug. We can configure different modes such as Away, Night, and Home. Stay tuned until the end for some great ideas to take your security system even further! Links to all products used below. HomeBridge Security System Plugin: https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-securitysystem ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com Products Seen in Video: Siren: https://geni.us/12vSiren 12V DC Power Adapter: https://geni.us/DCadapter Eve Smart Plug: https://geni.us/EnergyThread Vocolinc Smart Plug: https://geni.us/VocoLincPlug Vocolinc Lightstrips: https://geni.us/VocoLincLS2 Flic Buttons: https://geni.us/FlicShop Protected by HomeKit Stickers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TradesLife?ref=search_shop_redirect&section_id=32840093 NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:50 What You'll Need 1:48 Overview 2:00 Step 1. Setup Siren 2:39 Step 2. Setup HomeBridge Plugin 6:04 Step 3. Create Automations 13:00 Sponsored by Skillshare 14:15 Testing It Out 14:55 Take It Further 17:14 Doorbell Outtakes :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS ► HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted ► 3 Reasons to Use HomeBridge with HomeKit https://youtu.be/hfXsLjkDIEI ► HOOBS Makes HomeBridge EASY! https://youtu.be/N26aSimVF2s ► FLIC Smart Home Buttons Work with HomeKit! https://youtu.be/XaCwQv0MmOM :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #Siri

The new Lutron Caseta Outdoor Plug is built tough... but it comes at a price. In this video we discuss the features, the setup, using it with a pico remote, and whether or not it's worth the cost. Products Seen in Video: Lutron Caseta Outdoor Plug: https://geni.us/CasetaOutdoor Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge: https://geni.us/LutronHub Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Kit: https://geni.us/CasetaKit Lutron Pico Remote: https://geni.us/PicoOnOff Lutron 4 Gang Wall Plate: https://geni.us/Lutron4Gang 🏠 Other Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com/products NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 About Lutron Caseta 1:19 Features & Pricing 3:14 Lutron Bridge & Range 4:54 Setup Lutron App & HomeKit 5:36 Installation 5:57 Using with Pico Remote 7:34 Is it Worth the Cost? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS How I added Smart String Lights to my deck: https://youtu.be/m4iRDfUgNOM HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted 3 Reasons why you need smart switches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcXUQRcMyPE&t=11s :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #LutronCaseta

The Eve Energy is now available in the US. It's the first HomeKit smart plug with Thread support. Purchase here: https://geni.us/EnergyThread NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS What is Thread? https://youtu.be/JhcuKE0iY4I HomeKit 101: Getting Started Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #Thread

The new Apple TV 4K 2021 model was recently announced. Let's discuss everything you need to know, including the things they don't tell you, why I'm disappointed, and how it compares to the previous Apple TV 4K. UPDATE: With tvOS 15, Apple TV does now support Spatial Audio (8:00) :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ LET'S CONNECT ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates​ ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates​ ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com Products Seen in Video: Apple TV 4K (2021): https://geni.us/ATV4k_2021 Siri Remote (2021): https://geni.us/SiriRemote Apple TV 4K (2017): https://geni.us/AppleTV4k HomePod mini: https://geni.us/HomePodmini Apple HomePod Original: https://geni.us/HomePod NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Spring Loaded Apple Event 1:00 What is the Apple TV? 1:37 What's New? 3:03 New Siri Remote 4:55 New Color Balance 5:14 Apple TV & the Smart Home 7:00 Why I'm Disappointed 8:39 Availability, Price, & Options 9:36 Should You Upgrade? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted Why So Confusing? Apple TV, Apple TV+, Apple TV app, Channels, Homekit & Airplay... EXPLAINED https://youtu.be/LRvfkGl3-HQ The Ultimate HomePod mini Review: https://youtu.be/yBYroqHMED8 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #AppleTV #Siri

Wall-mounted iPad hack! How to make your iPad display wake up when motion is detected! Follow these steps: 1. Setup a HomeKit motion sensor in a good place to detect motion by the iPad. 2. Turn on notification for the motion sensor in the Home app. 3. Go to iPad Settings - Accessibility - Guided Access - turn on guided access and the accessibility shortcut. 4. Open the Home app 5. Enable Guided Access mode via accessibility shortcut (triple click) Now your iPad screen sleep will sleep when no one is using it and wake up when someone gets close! 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEO iPad Wall Mount - 1 Year Later! https://youtu.be/NMZIgCG6nVE :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Products in this video: iPad mount: https://geni.us/VidaMount Aqara Motion Sensor (requires hub): https://geni.us/AqaraMotion1 NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬ ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com #shorts #ipad #smarthome

The first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/shanewhatley04211 Today we are installing my first smart sprinkler controller! The Yardian Pro supports HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Of course we will focus on the HomeKit integration, as always. Purchase on Amazon: https://geni.us/YardianPro Yardian Website: https://www.yardian.com NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: INSTA – http://instagram.com/shanecreates TWITTER – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 My List of Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Product Overview 3:59 Installation & Setup 9:54 My Sprinkler Issues 11:16 The Yardian App 14:43 The Home App (HomeKit) 16:11 Pros & Cons 18:41 Sponsored by Skillshare 19:51 Final Thoughts :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted Top 5 Apps for HomeKit https://youtu.be/bVcvv_ijNII :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #YardianPro

Sponsored by Trend Micro: https://bit.ly/3fZzjtN Use code SHANE10 for 10% off your purchase of the Premium Security Suite. Premium Security Suite offers complete device and identity protection across PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets. These are my TOP FIVE apps to use with HomeKit. Take your HomeKit setup to the next level with these. Plus I've included some honorable mentions at the end that may be just what you need for your smart home! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: INSTA – http://instagram.com/shanecreates TWITTER – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:14 1. Controller for HomeKit https://geni.us/Cntrlr 4:11 2. The Eve App https://geni.us/EveHK 5:49 3. Home+ 5 https://geni.us/Home5 7:01 4. HomePass https://geni.us/Hpass 8:16 5. Signals for HomeKit https://geni.us/Sgnls 8:45 Honorable Mentions • Follow The Sun: https://geni.us/FollowtheSun • HomeRun: https://geni.us/_HomeRun • HomeCam: https://geni.us/_HomeCam • HomePaper: https://geni.us/HomePaper • PushCut: https://geni.us/PushCut :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Automations & Shortcuts Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSyPtAY5VFr3fBwGMdvvVyRHuBllOfX9k Conditional Automations with the Eve App https://youtu.be/Ft07PRk6jtk :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #trendmicro #PremiumSecuritySuite #sponsored

With the announcement that Apple discontinued the original HomePod, and the rumors following shortly after, there have been many questions about the future of HomeKit. Many people have been asking, is this the end of HomeKit? Should we continue investing in HomeKit as our smart home platform? Today, I want to sit down and discuss all this with you. I'll give you my thoughts on the original HomePod, why Apple discontinued it, the rumors regarding a new HomePod or touch display, and the future of HomeKit. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: INSTA – http://instagram.com/shanecreates TWITTER – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com Products Seen in Video: Apple HomePod: https://geni.us/HomePod HomePod mini: https://geni.us/HomePodMini1 NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:27 HomePod OG discontinued 4:36 What it means for HomeKit? 5:18 Rumors of new HomePod Smart Display? 7:15 Apple's plan for HomeKit 10:07 My final thoughts :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS THREAD for HomeKit: What's the big deal https://youtu.be/JhcuKE0iY4I The Ultimate HomePod mini Review https://youtu.be/yBYroqHMED8 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #HomePod

Let’s be honest...the wife an Siri don’t always get along. Flic buttons saved the day! #WifeApproved! Flic Review: https://youtu.be/XaCwQv0MmOM #HeySiri #HomeKit #SmartHome :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: INSTA – http://instagram.com/shanecreates TWITTER – http://twitter.com/shanecreates

Sponsored by Trend Micro: http://bit.ly/3lr553J Use discount code: SHANE20 for $20 off the Home Network Security Device In this video I'll show you how to create custom Siri announcements that work with your HomeKit smart home automations. Have Siri welcome you home when you open the door, alert you with an "intruder alert" if the alarm is triggered, or announce that a window has been opened! Step-By-Step Guide: 1. Create a new shortcut. Use the "speak" action and type your message. 2. Start a screen recording and run the shortcut. 3. Share the screen recording to your Mac (airdrop) 4. Open the screen recording in Quicktime and export "audio only" 5. Open that audio file in Apple Music on your Mac, sync your library to iCloud 6. Set up automation on your iPhone in the home app: When a device or sensor is triggered, play media on your HomePod (select the new audio file from your music library) 7. Optional: Convert automation to a shortcut, add "wait" action and play music on the HomePod. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: INSTA – http://instagram.com/shanecreates TWITTER – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Home Intro 0:47 Sponsored by Trend Micro 1:20 Custom Siri Announcements 2:03 What You Need 2:28 Step 1 - Record Siri Message 4:18 Step 2 - Save to Apple Music 6:54 Step 3 - Create Automation 9:05 Add Music to Automation 10:57 Other Examples & the Downside :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Convert to Shortcut - Automations & Shortcuts for HomeKit Explained https://youtu.be/GHnnNjoTBCo 3 EASY Shortcuts for your HomePod https://youtu.be/ESAxVW1DY6A Top 10 Siri Commands for HomeKit (that you may not know) https://youtu.be/__ASYvFvr3I :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #Siri #trendmicrosafe #homenetworksecurity #trendmicro

Flic buttons are compatible with over 1000 devices and services, recently including HomeKit. You can use these tiny little buttons to control your phone, numerous apps and services, your Mac, and, of course, your smart home! Enter Discount Code: SHANE for 10% OFF Flic Shop: https://geni.us/FlicShop Flic User Manuals, Tutorials & FAQ shttps://geni.us/FlicStart All Flic Functions: https://geni.us/FlicFunctions :::::::::::::::GIVEAWAY:::::::::::::::::: Flic's #ShareTheLove Giveaway: Flic aims to inspire sharing selfless, unconditional joy and positivity with this giveaway. **TO ENTER** These are just SOME of the many incredible YouTubers that really inspire me. Leave a positive comment with #ShareTheLove on these videos to enter the giveaway! @PeterMcKinnon Video: https://youtu.be/Lm7fb4zrz54 @UndecidedMF Video: https://youtu.be/PI45yUhUWgk @ModernDayTech Video: https://youtu.be/V7cA-O8vLOI @CraigsTechTalk Video: https://youtu.be/nCJ7_722oCY **WINNERS** 10x winners will be selected to win a three-pack of Flics, worth $79.99 Random winners will be selected and contacted directly in the comments section one week after this video is released. Keep a lookout for a direct reply to your comments! Giveaways will be shipped to the winners in April. Prizes can be shipped worldwide. For winners outside of EU and US, duties and taxes may occur depending on your country and will need to be paid by the winner. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Wife Approved (Intro) 1:35 Physical Controls for Home 2:22 Flic Kits and Pricing 3:51 Add Button to Hub / HomeKit 5:47 Other Integrations 6:29 Add Button to your Phone 6:51 Add Button to your Mac 7:06 Other Configurations 7:41 Making Fart Noises 8:10 SPECS - Buttons & Hub 9:57 Design & Customization 10:17 My Thoughts & Experience 14:00 Overall 14:24 #ShareTheLove GIVEAWAY 16:37 Outtakes :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS 3 EASY Shortcuts for your HomePod! https://youtu.be/ESAxVW1DY6A Starting a HOMEKIT Smart Home From Scratch! New Home Tips! https://youtu.be/YI3RDqhnjIU :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #Flic

What is HomeBridge? In this video we'll discuss what Homebridge is, and 3 reasons why you might want to setup HomeBridge for your HomeKit smart home. I'll also show you how to easily setup HomeBridge to run on your Synology NAS. HomeBridge Website: https://homebridge.io Hoobs Website: https://geni.us/Hoobs1 How to Setup HomeBridge on Synology NAS: https://github.com/oznu/docker-homebridge/wiki/Homebridge-on-Synology Setup HomeBridge on Rasberry Pi (youtube video by @ReyG_HKSH ): https://youtu.be/QEMtg0ATrmI :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: INSTA – http://instagram.com/shanecreates TWITTER – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com/products Products Seen in Video: Hoobs in a Box Starter Kit: https://geni.us/HOOBS Synology DS920+ (Diskless): //geni.us/SynologyDS920 NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Overview 1:15 What is HomeBridge? 1:56 Requirements 2:33 HomeBridge Disclaimer 3:15 Hoobs - Plug-n-Play HomeBridge 3:58 HomeBridge Plugins 5:08 Setup Resources 5:34 Setup on a Synology NAS 7:27 Using HomeBridge 8:00 Using Plugins 9:46 Adding HomeBridge to HomeKit 10:12 3 Reasons to Use HomeBridge :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Hoobs/HomeBridge YouTube Playlist https://geni.us/HB_Playlist Hoobs Makes HomeBridge Easy - HOOBS Version 3 First Look Setup & Review https://youtu.be/N26aSimVF2s How To Expose Your Roomba To HomeKit With Hoobs https://youtu.be/IxQWbwPsJio Streaming my ENTIRE DVD collection on the Apple TV - Setting up PLEX on a Synology NAS https://youtu.be/Z7LfXVVfYhI :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #HomeBridge

This is how I start my day with Siri Shortcuts! It works great with your #HomeKit scenes, calendar, location, etc. You can download and customize it for your setup at the link below. My favorite daily shortcuts: https://shanewhatley.com/my-favorite-daily-shortcuts/ Check out this video: "3 EASY Shortcuts for your HomePod" https://youtu.be/ESAxVW1DY6A Automations & Shortcuts YouTube playlist: https://geni.us/AutoPlaylist :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates

The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/shanewhatley02211 Take advantage of automations and shortcuts from your HomePod! In this video we'll discuss 3 EASY ways you can use shortcuts to get the most out of your HomePod or HomePod Mini! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com Products Seen in Video: Apple HomePod: https://geni.us/HomePod Apple HomePod Mini: https://geni.us/HomePodMini1 Signals For HomeKit app: https://geni.us/SignalsApp NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Overview 1:12 Whisper Mode? 3:28 Flash Your Lights (w/ Signals App) 11:02 SkillShare 12:35 Conversational Shortcuts (Choose from Menu) 17:15 Join Us! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Convert to Shortcut? - Automations & Shortcuts For HomeKit Explained https://youtu.be/GHnnNjoTBCo HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted Automations & Shortcuts Playlist https://geni.us/AutoPlaylist :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #HomePod #SiriShortcuts

With so many options like Wifi 6, Wifi 6E, HomeKit routers, mesh, tri-band, etc...it's all very confusing...😫😫!! What does all this mean and what should you be looking for when shopping around for a new router? We'll discuss all of these topics and more. I'll also share with you what I'm currently using, what I've used in the past, and my experience with them all. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Products Seen in Video: Linksys Velop MX 10 Mesh Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6: https://geni.us/VelopMX10 Eero Pro Mesh Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6: https://geni.us/EeroProWifi6 Netgear Orbi Mesh Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6: https://geni.us/OrbiWifi6 Negear Orbi 2 Pack Mesh Wi-Fi 5: https://geni.us/NetgearOrbi1 🏠 Other Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Overview 2:05 Linksys Velop 3:06 Your Internet Service Provider 4:05 Mesh Wifi 6:50 WiFi 6 8:10 WiFi 6E 8:47 HomeKit Routers 10:17 Other Considerations 12:24 My Experience & Opinions 16:53 Tips for Changing Routers 18:25 Final Thoughts :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #Router

The VOCOlinc MistFlow Smart Humidifier works with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant. In this video we'll discuss all the features and my experience using it with HomeKit. We'll also compare it to the very similar VOCOlinc FlowerBud Diffuser. **Update - The humidity sensor is exposed and accessible using 3rd party HomeKit apps. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com Products Seen in Video: VOCOlinc MistFlow Humidifier (US): https://geni.us/MistFlow1 VOCOlinc FlowerBud Diffuser: https://geni.us/FlowerBud VOCOlinc PureFlow Air Purifier: https://geni.us/PureFlow NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Hey Siri - Humidify 0:47 Overview 1:54 Availability 2:22 Unboxing & Features 4:13 Setup 4:56 VOCOlinc App Controls 8:38 Home App Controls 10:13 My Experience 10:53 MistFlow VS Flowerbud 12:28 Pros & Cons 13:31 Final Thoughts :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS VOCOlinc Air Purifier Review https://youtu.be/hYb3ycKZ2g4 Under Cabinet Lightstrip For Your Smart Home https://youtu.be/UfTd12dhAP8 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #VOCOlinc

What is Thread and why does it matter for HomeKit or smart homes? Is it really that big of a deal? In this video we’ll answer all of these questions and discuss the potential future of the smart home industry. Resources: The Thread Group - What is Thread? https://www.threadgroup.org/What-is-Thread/Thread-Benefits HomeKit Over Thread (Eve) https://www.evehome.com/en/thread Which Eve Products Support Thread? https://www.evehome.com/de/identify-your-eve-accessory Project Connected Home Over IP (CHIP) https://www.connectedhomeip.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com Products Seen in Video: HomePod Mini: https://geni.us/HomePodMini1 Nanoleaf Essentials: https://geni.us/NLEssentials Eve Door & Window Sensor: https://geni.us/EveDoorWindow Eve Energy (Only EU version w/ thread): https://geni.us/EveEnergy Eve Aqua (future Thread support): https://geni.us/EveAqua1 Eve Thermo (future Thread support): https://geni.us/EveThermo1 NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Thread & HomeKit 1:52 What is Thread? 2:20 How does it work? 6:04 What's the big deal? 8:20 Which products support Thread? 9:44 Looking Ahead :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted The Ultimate HomePod Mini Review https://youtu.be/yBYroqHMED8 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #Thread

Use this hack to help get your kids, or yourself, out of bed in the mornings with the HomePod Mini! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates Website - http://shanewhatley.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #Siri #Shorts

As a part of my HomeKit 101 series, this video explains Automations and Shortcuts from the ground up. What are Shortcuts? What's the differences between Personal Automations or Home Automations? What is "convert to shortcut" and when to use it? We'll also create a simple Shortcut, a Personal Automation, and a Home Automation (convert to shortcut). Resources to Check Out: Siri Shortcuts Beginner's Guide by TechCraft (YouTube Playlist) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRiHAWwt3g5PgmuJbNUp__T7jirZKmSY9 Matthew Cassinelli - https://www.matthewcassinelli.com MacStories Shortcuts Archive - https://www.macstories.net/shortcuts/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/shanecreates?sub_confirmation=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com Products Seen in Video: Yeelight Bedside Lamp: https://geni.us/EJGq Apple HomePod: https://geni.us/HomePod Apple TV 4K: https://geni.us/AppleTV4k NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:37 What Are Automations? 2:02 What Are Shortcuts? 2:36 Overview 3:15 The Shortcuts App 4:05 Personal VS Home Automations 6:25 Create a Shortcut 11:51 Create a Personal Automation 15:15 Create a Home Automation / Convert to Shortcut 20:46 Resources 21:10 Bonus Tip :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ▬ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS ▬ 🎥 HomeKit 101 Playlist https://geni.us/GettingStarted 🎥 Automations & Shortcuts Playlist https://geni.us/AutoPlaylist :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #SiriShortcuts