Ep1: The Foundation of a Reliable Smart Home (Network Essentials)
Apple Home 101: EP1
In this first video of my new Apple Home 101 series, I’m sharing my blueprint for building a rock-solid smart home foundation starting with the most critical piece: your home network.
After years of creating smart home content, I’ve learned that without the right foundation, everything eventually falls apart. In this complete series, I’ll share strategies I wish I’d known from day one.
This video covers:
– Why your network is the most important foundation for a reliable smart home
– Two main approaches to choosing the right router (simple mesh systems vs. advanced control)
– WiFi bands and why they matter for smart home devices
– Network separation for improved security
– Strategic placement of routers and access points
– Ethernet ports and PoE considerations
– My current home network setup
Whether you’re just starting your smart home journey or trying to get your existing setup on the right track, this video series will be your complete roadmap to a reliable, responsive, and future-proof Apple Home system.
🔗 PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
– UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max https://geni.us/UDM-ProMax
– UniFi Pro Max switch https://geni.us/USW-ProMax24
– UniFi U7 Pro access points https://geni.us/Unifi-U7Pro
– Other Mesh Systems (Eero, Negear, TP-Link) https://geni.us/MeshRouters
⏱️ WATCH THE SERIES:
– Part 1: Building a Reliable Smart Home (Network Essentials) – This video
– Part 2 (Coming Soon): Understanding Hubs & Protocols
– Part 3 (Coming Soon): Smart Home Organization: Scenes, Zones, Automations & More
– Part 4 (Coming Soon): Apple Home: Beyond the Basics
Terry White’s Video https://youtu.be/xMHQy4u8JZA?si=59GUWKRNq3mPWSCe
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🎥 RECOMMENDED
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▶ My Ultimate Smart Home Tour
https://youtu.be/Ylf5rhIaS7I
▶ The BRAINS of my Smart Home (Network Rack Update + Unifi)
https://youtu.be/gLKiYPaHRHU
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Chapters
0:37 Apple Home 101 Series Overview
2:11 Why Your Network Matters
2:38 Choosing The Right Router
4:48 Network Setup Essentials
5:59 Network Separation
7:17 Placement & Coverage
9:00 Additional Considerations
10:30 What I’m Using
11:13 Series Preview
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