Master Your Smart Home with Apple Home

Simplified Tutorials, Honest Reviews, and Real-World Automation Tips

Join me and 160,000+ subscribers on the journey to a smarter, simpler Apple Home.

Welcome! If you’re just starting your smart home journey, it can feel overwhelming—I get it. That’s exactly why I built this site: to simplify the process and help you build a smart home that actually works for you.

As a longtime Apple user, I chose to build my smart home using Apple HomeKit—and over the years, I’ve documented that journey piece by piece, sharing what works (and what doesn’t) along the way. Whether you’re brand new to smart home tech or looking to level up your setup, my goal is to make building a DIY smart home feel simple, approachable, and yes—wife approved.

Here on the blog, you’ll find guides, videos, and product recommendations all categorized to help you quickly find what you need. Want to know which devices I actually use and trust? Head over to the Recommended Products section for gear I’ve tested and use in my own home.

Let’s make your smart home smarter—without the headache.

What is Apple Home?

Apple Home (formerly HomeKit) is Apple’s smart home platform that brings all your compatible devices together in one place. Whether it’s lights, locks, thermostats, or cameras—you can control everything easily and securely using the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or just by asking Siri. And with remote access and automations, your home doesn’t just respond—it anticipates.

New to Apple Home? Start Here.

Getting into smart home tech can feel like a lot, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ve created a few essential beginner videos to help you understand how Apple Home works and how to set things up the right way from the start.

👉 Watch the three videos below—they’ll give you a solid foundation in Apple Home and how to make it work for you.