I get asked all the time what I would do if I were to build a new smart home from scratch. Whether you are buying a new home, building a new home, or just new to HomeKit, this video should give you a good place to start. Video Sponsored by Hoobs: https://geni.us/HOOBS ▬ Subscribe for NEW HOMEKIT VIDEOS EVERY WEEK! ▬ null ▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬ ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates ► Twitter – http://twitter.com/shanecreates ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:45 Overview 1:49 Getting Started 2:51 Establish a Strong Home Network 4:40 HomeKit Hub 5:48 Adding HomeKit Accessories 6:48 Thermostat 7:06 Light Switches 7:30 Accent Lighting 8:10 Locks & Garage Doors 8:37 Sensors & Security Systems 9:50 Cameras 10:55 Bonus Tip 11:37 Recap ▬ RECOMMENDED PLAYLIST ▬ 🎥 HomeKit 101: Getting Started https://geni.us/GettingStarted ▬ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS ▬ 🎥 What is HomeKit? The Basic of Building a Smart Home With Apple's HomeKit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26aSimVF2s 🎥 3 Reasons Why You Need Smart Switches! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcXUQRcMyPE 🎥 Top 10 Siri Commands for HomeKit (That You may Not Know) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__ASYvFvr3I ▬ MY HOMEKIT SETUP ▬ Network: Netgear Orbi Mesh Wifi System: https://geni.us/NetgearOrbi1 Trend Micro Home Network Security: https://geni.us/TrendMicroHNS LIGHTING: Eve Flare: https://geni.us/EveFlare Eve Lightstrip: https://geni.us/EveLightStrip1 Philips Hue White Light Bulb Starter Kit: https://geni.us/PhillipsHueStarter Phillips Hue Lightstrip (requires bridge): https://geni.us/HueLightstrip Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Starter Kit: https://geni.us/CasetaKit Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch and Remote Kit: https://geni.us/LutronSwitch Aqara Single Rocker Switch W/ Neutral: https://geni.us/SingleNeutra Aqara Double Rocker Switch W/ Neutral: https://geni.us/DoubleNeutra VOCOlinc lightstrip (LS1 IP67 Waterproof Rating): https://geni.us/VocolincLS1 VOCOlinc Lightstrip (LS2): https://geni.us/VocoLincLS2 VOCOlinc Smart Light Bulb L3: https://geni.us/VocoLincL3 Twinkly Smart Christmas lights: https://geni.us/Twinkly250 Yeelight Star Desk Lamp Pro: https://geni.us/YeelightTablePro SENSORS: Eve Water Guard: https://geni.us/WaterGuard Eve Water Guard Extension: https://geni.us/WaterGuardExt Eve Door/Window Sensor: https://geni.us/EveDoorWindow Eve Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/EveMotionSensor Eve Degree: https://geni.us/EveDegree1 Eve Room: https://geni.us/EveRoom Aqara Smart Starter Kit: https://geni.us/AqaraStarterKit1 Aqara Hub: https://geni.us/AqaraHub1 Aqara Smart Plug: https://geni.us/AqaraPlug1 Aqara Door & Window Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraDoor Aqara Wireless Mini Switch: https://geni.us/AqaraMiniSwitch1 Aqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraTemp Aqara Vibration Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraVib Aqara Motion Sensor: https://geni.us/AqaraMotion1 SMART PLUGS: iDevices Smart Plug: https://geni.us/iDevices1 iDevices Outdoor Smart Plug: https://geni.us/iDevices2 VOCOlinc Smart Plug: https://geni.us/VocoLincPlug VOCOlinc Wi-Fi Power Strip Surge Protector: https://geni.us/VocoLincStrip Eve Energy Smart Plug: https://geni.us/EveEnergy Eve Energy Power Strip: https://geni.us/WvQ2CrW CAMERAS: Logitech Circle View Camera: https://geni.us/LogiCircleView Eve Cam: https://geni.us/EveCam1 Eufy Cam 2 Pro: https://geni.us/Eufy2Pro Netatmo Indoor Camera: https://geni.us/NetatmoIndoor Locks: VOCOlink T-Guard Smart Lock: https://geni.us/tGuard Friday Homes Smart Lock: https://geni.us/FridayLock SECURITY SYSTEMS: Abode Essentials Starter Kit: https://geni.us/AbodeStarterKit Abode Iota Security Kit : https://geni.us/AbodeIota ONVIS Smart Home Security Burglar Alarm: https://geni.us/OnvisAlarm Aqara Smart Starter Kit: https://geni.us/AqaraStarterKit1 Aqara Hub: https://geni.us/AqaraHub1 OTHER: Garage Door Opener - Insignia : https://geni.us/InsigniaGarage Blinds - Soma Tilt & Connect: https://geni.us/SomaTilt NFC Tags: https://geni.us/NFCtags iPad Wall Mount - VidaMount On-Wall Tablet Mount: https://geni.us/VidaMount Oil Diffuser - VOCOlinc Flowerbud: https://geni.us/FlowerBud Air Purifier - VOCOlinc PureFlow: https://geni.us/PureFlow HOOBS in a Box starter kit: https://geni.us/HOOBS iRobot Roomba 960: https://geni.us/Roomba960 Apple HomePod: https://geni.us/HomePod Apple TV 4K: https://geni.us/AppleTV4k 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. ********************* ▬ SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH A FRIEND ▬ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI3RDqhnjIU #HomeKit #SmartHome #AppleHomeKit