The Best Smart Home Products Available (that I ACTUALLY use!)

What are the BEST smart home products for your home? In this video I'll share my favorite smart home products in each category: lights, locks, sensors, security, and much more!

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Products Seen in Video
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SHADES
Eve MotionBlinds

Thermostat

Air Purifier

Sprinkler Controller

Smart Bulbs

Accent Lighting
Yeelight Cubes

Outdoor Lighting

Security System

Locks

Cameras

Sensors

Buttons

Smart Plugs

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Choosing "the best" products
1:44 Sponsor Trend Micro
2:36 Shades & Windows
3:30 Thermostats
3:50 Air Purifiers
4:00 Sprinkler
4:15 Smart Switches
4:43 Smart Bulbs
5:13 Accent Lighting
6:18 Outdoor Lighting
6:54 Security Systems
7:08 Smart Locks
7:30 Cameras
8:33 Doorbell Cameras
8:54 Motion Sensors
9:04 Contact Sensors
9:33 Temperature Sensors
10:04 Occupancy Sensors
10:13 Water Leak Sensors
10:36 Smoke Sensors
11:22 Smart Buttons
11:59 Smart Plugs
12:15 Garage Door
12:25 Smart Fan
13:05 Final Thoughts

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[ShaneCreates]

Do you agree or disagree with my picks?? What are your favorites and why?

NOTE: I ran out of space in the video description! If you are interested in more information regarding any of the products mentioned, there is likely a full video covering it here on the channel. Just do a search on my channel for the product you are interested in.

Let's Connect!

[Mr.Cffee]

9:51 is that an iPad you mounted in the wall for HomeKit access? That’s super cool. Could you do a video on how to set that up?

[shudrthnk]

Lutron Caseta and Serena gets the top pick as the most useful and reliable HomeKit accessories of all time.

[BMarandonly]

10:41 HomePod/Homepod Mini detects smoke alarms. FYI this accessory is not needed if you have a HomePod or HomePod mini.

[tylerpride]

7:14
What do you like better about the Schlag encode plus than the Level Lock.

[heyaisdabomb]

Some things you missed I found to be great:
Cameras: Arlo Ultra 2 with 4k has native homekit secure support, they are top notch quality, true 4k video. Only downside is unless you record locally, needs a pricey subscription. Wort it still imo.
Door lock: Level lock is great Only downside is batteries go quickly, every 6 months or less for me. But super easy to replace, built into the dead bolt and they look the best
Smoke detector: First Alert OneLink Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector has homekit support.

[Augmented_AI]

You should mention the Apple HomePod mini for temperature and humidity. It also can detect the sound of smoke alarms in the new update without having too many additional devices

[AruChanWZ]

here in Ukraine, I found almost any smart device covered by Aqara! it's really affordable and I'm planning to base all my new home with Aqara. thanks Shane! love your videos, got a lot of useful stuff from your channel!

[cheapme]

Great video and lot of commonality. For example, the “meh” attitude on smart bulbs is right on point. Without a doubt they are the least used, least reliable smart items I’ve purchased. I don’t need all the fancy colors - just a bright white bulb that stays connected. Switches and plugs are just more reliable and versatile. Other things - I returned or got rid of my Eufy stuff for obvious reasons, Schlage is expensive but worth it, I’m loving the Switchbot blind controller, and the Meross opener was a godsend after the silliness Chamberlain pulled with MyQ plug-in.

[Polkster]

Another great video. On Temperature sensors, I would include the Aqara sensor as it works well in refrigerators and freezers. I really like all of the Aqara sensors and they have been just as reliable as my Lutron Caseta Light switches. I just wish the Aqara app experience was a bit more polished and the room information would transfer more seamlessly over to Apple Home. My biggest gripe with Aqara is there is no easy way to transfer a child device from one Aqara hub to another Aqara hub.

[jamesrslewis]

Hey Shane. What is the iPad stand you’re using at 0:34?
Thanks!

[zadam]

I use the ikea blinds connected to smartthings. they work pretty good and really cheap. I have 4. one seems defective and drains battery much faster than others.

[keely.diynails]

THANK YOU!!!! This is extremely helpful! I just moved and our stuff is a little outdated, so I’m in need of upgrading our stuff. No joke, I was about to message you to ask what your favorites on some of the topics you brought up.

For the security systems & outdoors cameras, do you pay a subscription service to those companies to use them? Why I ask is I have Ring and Blink and they’ve updated it to subscriptions and I’m trying to not utilize Amazon products anymore and more towards others that support home kit.
Again, thank you SO MUCH for making this video!

[Ralph-yhug]

I use tempCube temperature and humidity sensor and its awesome! keeps my assets safe and sends alerts if the temperature rises above the preset levels

[myHomeKithome]

The AirVersa Purel and Hummel have been amazing for me. I'm also a big fan of most of Aqara's stuff. Thread and Zigbee for the win!

[adamashlock]

Great video Shane and appreciate you showcasing Aqara. Their products are overtaking the house LOL.

[daktusdurggery]

How to make Mini Splits smart? Does that thermostat you mentioned work with mini split systems?

[brettbianchi]

What’s the best wireless outdoor camera with HSV support? A lot of people have Eufy but it can be mixed reviews. And the no two-way talk in HomeKit. Curious if there are some solid options. Would like to avoid running wires if possible.

[alzaou]

Hi, I am pretty new to Apple home stuff but I REALLY ENJOYED watching this video. It is so easy, relaxing and fun to watch….. Totally different than other videos on youtube. Good info and nice crazy stuff. Keep more videos like these coming.

Hi from Holland 👍🏼

[Jupiterne]

Give yourself a pat on the back. Your Scrypted video is what I used to get my Reolink system into HomeKit. Great video and setup was easy. Also, totally agree about the Lutron products. Yes they are more expensive, but they are also easy and rock solid.