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Starting a HOMEKIT Smart Home From Scratch!
I get asked all the time what I would do if I were to build a new smart home from scratch. Whether you are buying a new home, building a new home, or just new to HomeKit, this video should give you a good place to start.
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Overview
1:49 Getting Started
2:51 Establish a Strong Home Network
4:40 HomeKit Hub
5:48 Adding HomeKit Accessories
6:48 Thermostat
7:06 Light Switches
7:30 Accent Lighting
8:10 Locks & Garage Doors
8:37 Sensors & Security Systems
9:50 Cameras
10:55 Bonus Tip
11:37 Recap
â–¬ RECOMMENDED PLAYLIST â–¬
🎥 HomeKit 101: Getting Started
https://geni.us/GettingStarted
â–¬ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS â–¬
🎥 What is HomeKit? The Basic of Building a Smart Home With Apple's HomeKit
https://youtu.be/N26aSimVF2s
🎥 3 Reasons Why You Need Smart Switches!
https://youtu.be/XcXUQRcMyPE
🎥 Top 10 Siri Commands for HomeKit (That You may Not Know)
https://youtu.be/__ASYvFvr3I
â–¬ MY HOMEKIT SETUP â–¬
Network:
Netgear Orbi Mesh Wifi System: https://geni.us/NetgearOrbi1
Trend Micro Home Network Security: https://geni.us/TrendMicroHNS
LIGHTING:
Eve Flare: https://geni.us/EveFlare
Eve Lightstrip: https://geni.us/EveLightStrip1
Philips Hue White Light Bulb Starter Kit: https://geni.us/PhillipsHueStarter
Phillips Hue Lightstrip (requires bridge): https://geni.us/HueLightstrip
Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Starter Kit: https://geni.us/CasetaKit
Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch and Remote Kit: https://geni.us/LutronSwitch
Aqara Single Rocker Switch W/ Neutral: https://geni.us/SingleNeutra
Aqara Double Rocker Switch W/ Neutral: https://geni.us/DoubleNeutra
VOCOlinc lightstrip (LS1 IP67 Waterproof Rating): https://geni.us/VocolincLS1
VOCOlinc Lightstrip (LS2): https://geni.us/VocoLincLS2
VOCOlinc Smart Light Bulb L3: https://geni.us/VocoLincL3
Twinkly Smart Christmas lights: https://geni.us/Twinkly250
Yeelight Star Desk Lamp Pro: https://geni.us/YeelightTablePro
SENSORS:
Eve Water Guard: https://geni.us/WaterGuard
Eve Water Guard Extension: https://geni.us/WaterGuardExt
Eve Door/Window Sensor: https://geni.us/EveDoorWindow
Eve Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/EveMotionSensor
Eve Degree: https://geni.us/EveDegree1
Eve Room: https://geni.us/EveRoom
Aqara Smart Starter Kit: https://geni.us/AqaraStarterKit1
Aqara Hub: https://geni.us/AqaraHub1
Aqara Smart Plug: https://geni.us/AqaraPlug1
Aqara Door & Window Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraDoor
Aqara Wireless Mini Switch: https://geni.us/AqaraMiniSwitch1
Aqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraTemp
Aqara Vibration Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraVib
Aqara Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraMotion1
SMART PLUGS:
iDevices Smart Plug: https://geni.us/iDevices1
iDevices Outdoor Smart Plug: https://geni.us/iDevices2
VOCOlinc Smart Plug: https://geni.us/VocoLincPlug
VOCOlinc Wi-Fi Power Strip Surge Protector: https://geni.us/VocoLincStrip
Eve Energy Smart Plug: https://geni.us/EveEnergy
Eve Energy Power Strip: https://geni.us/WvQ2CrW
CAMERAS:
Logitech Circle View Camera: https://geni.us/LogiCircleView
Eve Cam: https://geni.us/EveCam1
Eufy Cam 2 Pro: https://geni.us/Eufy2Pro
Netatmo Indoor Camera: https://geni.us/NetatmoIndoor
Locks:
VOCOlink T-Guard Smart Lock: https://geni.us/tGuard
Friday Homes Smart Lock: https://geni.us/FridayLock
SECURITY SYSTEMS:
Abode Essentials Starter Kit: https://geni.us/AbodeStarterKit
Abode Iota Security Kit : https://geni.us/AbodeIota
ONVIS Smart Home Security Burglar Alarm: https://geni.us/OnvisAlarm
Aqara Smart Starter Kit: https://geni.us/AqaraStarterKit1
Aqara Hub: https://geni.us/AqaraHub1
OTHER:
Garage Door Opener - Insignia : https://geni.us/InsigniaGarage
Blinds - Soma Tilt & Connect: https://geni.us/SomaTilt
NFC Tags: https://geni.us/NFCtags
iPad Wall Mount - VidaMount On-Wall Tablet Mount: https://geni.us/VidaMount
Oil Diffuser - VOCOlinc Flowerbud: https://geni.us/FlowerBud
Air Purifier - VOCOlinc PureFlow: https://geni.us/PureFlow
HOOBS in a Box starter kit: https://geni.us/HOOBS
iRobot Roomba 960: https://geni.us/Roomba960
Apple HomePod: https://geni.us/HomePod
Apple TV 4K: https://geni.us/AppleTV4k
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