With the announcement that Apple discontinued the original HomePod, and the rumors following shortly after, there have been many questions about the future of HomeKit. Many people have been asking, is this the end of HomeKit? Should we continue investing in HomeKit as our smart home platform? Today, I want to sit down and discuss all this with you. I'll give you my thoughts on the original HomePod, why Apple discontinued it, the rumors regarding a new HomePod or touch display, and the future of HomeKit. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ❤️ If you find my content helpful, become a channel member to get access to our members only Discord group, early access to new videos and more: https://geni.us/shanemember 🔔 Subscribe for new HomeKit videos every Sunday: null :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ✅ Let's Connect: INSTA – http://instagram.com/shanecreates TWITTER – http://twitter.com/shanecreates :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🏠 Recommended HomeKit Products: http://shanewhatley.com/ Products Seen in Video: Apple HomePod: https://geni.us/HomePod HomePod mini: https://geni.us/HomePodMini1 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. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:27 HomePod OG discontinued 4:36 What it means for HomeKit? 5:18 Rumors of new HomePod Smart Display? 7:15 Apple's plan for HomeKit 10:07 My final thoughts :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS THREAD for HomeKit: What's the big deal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhcuKE0iY4I The Ultimate HomePod mini Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBYroqHMED8 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #HomeKit #SmartHome #HomePod