If you’re thinking about starting your own Apple Home smart home from scratch, you may be wondering where you should start.

I share with you my top tips for starting a HomeKit smart home from scratch on an existing or new home, best practices for a reliable smart home, and the first devices I would buy if I was starting a new smart home

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✅ Apple HomeKit Beginners Guide! (2023)
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😳 HomeKit Products I Regret Buying… (What I Bought Instead)
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—— ⏰ CHAPTERS ⏰ ——
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Build a Strong Home Network
2:35 - Casekoo Sponsor
3:49 - Use Hub/Bridge When Possible
5:06 - Choose Your Apple Home Hub
6:49 - Smart Small and Grow Over Time
9:19 - What Devices Would I Buy First?
9:49 - Lights/Switches
10:41 - Thermostat
11:12 - Cameras
12:57 - Contact Sensor
13:23 - Bonus
13:58 - Recap

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