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Today we are talking about the best ways to setup a HomeKit smart home in an apartment or rental home, from scratch.

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0:00 Getting Started
2:07 Your Home Network
2:44 Your HomeKit Hub
3:14 Adding HomeKit Accessories
3:39 Lighting
6:23 Temperature
6:50 Smart Plugs
7:11 Locks
7:58 Sensors & Alarm Systems
9:22 Cameras
10:27 Doorbell
11:24 Wrapping it Up

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Products seen in this video are listed below (affiliate links). Keep in mind, some products may require a bridge/hub.

HomeKit Hub:
Apple TV: https://geni.us/AppleTV_4k
HomePod: https://geni.us/HomePod

Lighting:
Phillips Hue White Bulb Starter Kit: https://geni.us/PhillipsHueStarter
VOCOlinc Smart Bulb: https://geni.us/VocoLincL3
Sylvania Smart Bulb: https://geni.us/Sylvani
Phillips Hue Light Strip: https://geni.us/HueLightstrip
Eve Light Strip: https://geni.us/EveLightStrip1
Eve Flare: https://geni.us/EveFlare
VOCOlinc Light Strip: https://geni.us/VocoLincLS2

Light Switch Cover: https://geni.us/SwitchCove
Decora Light Switch Cover: https://geni.us/SwitchCover
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch Cover Plate: https://geni.us/EtsyHu
Lutron Aurora Dimmer: https://geni.us/Auror

HomeKit Buttons:
Eve Button: https://geni.us/EveButton
Phillips Hue Dimmer: https://geni.us/HueDimme
Aqara Wireless Mini Switch: https://geni.us/AqaraMiniSwitch1

Smart Plugs:
Eve Energy Smart Plug: https://geni.us/EveEnergy1
VOCOlinc Smart Plug: https://geni.us/VocoLincPlug

Locks:
Friday Homes Smart Lock: https://geni.us/FridayLock
August Wifi Smart Lock: https://geni.us/AugustLoc

Sensors:
Eve Motion: https://geni.us/EveMotionSensor
Eve Door/Window: https://geni.us/EveDoor
VOCOlinc Door/Window Sensorhttps://geni.us/VOCOlincVS1_1
Aqara Door/Window Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraDoor
Eve Degree Temperature Sensor: https://geni.us/EveDegree1
Aqara Temperature Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraTemp

Security Systems:
Aqara Hub: https://geni.us/AqaraHub1
Aqara Starter Kit: https://geni.us/AqaraStarterKit1
Abode Smart Security Kit: https://geni.us/AbodeStarterKit
Abode Iota Security Kit: https://geni.us/AbodeIota

Cameras:
Eve Cam: https://geni.us/EveCam1
Eufy Indoor: https://geni.us/EufyIndoor1
Eufy Indoor Pan/Tilt: https://geni.us/EufyPanTilt1
Aqara G2H: coming soon...

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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🎥 HomeKit 101: Getting Started
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