Building an Apple Home Smart Home

Welcome! Building a smart home can be confusing when you are first getting started. That’s why I created this blog. Here I will post resources, blogs, and videos in hopes that it will help you on your smart home journey.

I’ve been an Apple user for many years, so I decided build my smart home using HomeKit, Apple’s smart home platform. I have been gradually building my own smart home, one piece at a time, over the past few years. I decided to document my process here and on YouTube for others who may find it useful. I focus on building an EASY Apple Home smart home and hope that by sharing my journey and experience, you can do the same!


So take a look around. On the blog I’ve categorized all of my content to help you easily navigate and find what you are looking for.

Also check out my recommended products section where I keep an updated list of the homekit products that I have tested, use, and recommend.

What is Apple Home?

Apple Home (HomeKit) is a system that lets you easily and securely control your smart home accessories all in one place using your Apple devices or Siri. You can control your home from anywhere in the world and create automations making your home truly a smart home.

Getting Started

Smart home technology can be confusing at first, so I wanted to make a few videos for anyone who is just getting started. Check out the videos below for a good starting place. Once you watch these three videos, you will have a great understanding of Apple Home and how it works. For more beginner level videos, check out the complete Getting Started Playlist

What is HomeKit?

This is the basics of HomeKit. We discuss what is HomeKit and how it works, why I chose HomeKit for …

HomeKit Secure Video Explained
HomeKit Secure Video Explained

As a part of my HomeKit 101 Series, this video explains in detail what HomeKit Secure Video is, how …

HomeKit Automations & Shortcuts Explained
Automations & Shortcuts Explained

What are Shortcuts? What's the differences between Personal Automations or Home Automations? What is…

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