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Don't wait until it's too late! Learn how to backup and restore your HomeKit smart home so that you are prepared in case you ever need it.

I will show you the whole process, and even delete my HomeKit home so that I can restore it from a backup. There are some limitations to be aware of, noted in the video. The two apps used are both paid, 3rd party HomeKit apps (linked below in Resources).

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RESOURCES
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Controller for HomeKit app https://geni.us/Cntrlr4HK
Home+ 6 app https://geni.us/HomePlus6

Products Seen in Video:
Pitaka iPad Stand https://geni.us/PitakaEZstand
Pitaka iPad Case https://geni.us/PitakaEZcase
Logitech MX Keyboard for Mac https://geni.us/LogiMXmini
Logitech MX Mouse https://geni.us/LogiMX3s
Eve Energy Smart Plug https://geni.us/EnergyThread
SwitchBot Smart Plug Mini https://geni.us/SB_Plugmini
Aqara GH2 Pro https://geni.us/g2hPro
Lutron Caseta Smart Switch Starter Kit: https://geni.us/CasetaKit1
Lutron Caseta Fan Controller: https://geni.us/LutronFa

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.

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🎥 RECOMMENDED
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▶ HomeKit 101 Playlist: Getting Started
https://geni.us/GettingStarted

▶ Custom HomeKit Notifications (Controller for HomeKit app)
https://youtu.be/YOQPJ9ZTPl0

▶ NEW Apple Home Architecture
https://youtu.be/xW3b2BGfbig

▶ Before you upgrade to Matter, watch this...
https://youtu.be/2uXiu2-Q6rA

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Chapters
1:03 Why Backup?
1:30 Apps Needed
2:40 Overview
4:00 Before You Backup
4:40 Save Your Setup Codes
6:03 Backup Limitations
9:31 Creating Backups (Controller App)
11:08 Deleting my HomeKit Home
12:10 Bark - Sponsor
13:15 Restore From Backup
17:48 Creating Backups (Home+ App)
19:17 Final Thoughts