These Smart Home Products Made the Cut
Shane Whatley
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I am building an EASY smart home using Apple's HomeKit. I release a new HomeKit smart home video every Sunday and live stream every Wednesday. Join me as I transform my home into a HomeKit Smart Home and document every step of the way. Being a huge apple fan and deeply invested into the apple ecosystem, I enjoy trying new products that work with HomeKit and sharing my experiences with you.
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After testing hundreds of smart home products over the years, I finally did a massive cleanup—removing the stuff I wasn’t using and keeping only the devices that still work great in 2025. In this video, I’ll show you everything that made the cut—from smart thermostats and shades to lights, sensors, security, and more. These aren’t just the newest or trendiest gadgets—these are the products I actually use every day in my Apple Home smart home setup. 👇 Everything mentioned in the video is listed here: 📦 My Recommended Products Page https://shanewhatley.com/products-page/ 🛒 Support the channel + rep the smart home life: 👕 Check out the new merch drop! https://shop.shanewhatley.com 📺 More Videos You Might Like: • Apple Home 101 Series: Watch Now https://geni.us/GettingStarted 💬 Got a question or want a deep dive on something I mentioned? Drop a comment below—I read them all. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Thanks for watching! 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. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SOCIAL :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ► Instagram – http://instagram.com/shanecreates ► X – http://x.com/shanecreates ► TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@shanecreates ► Website: http://shanewhatley.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CHAPTERS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 0:00 I Cleaned Up My Smart Home 0:46 Why I Removed So Many Devices 1:23 What This Video Is (and Isn’t) 1:50 Preferred Thermostats 2:30 Smart Shades I Actually Love 3:00 Smart Fan Control 3:23 Smart Lighting 5:27 Merch Drop (Quick Plug) 5:47 Security System, Smart Locks, Garage 7:50 Garage, Studio + Bedroom Locks 6:52 Cameras I Still Use 7:34 Reliable Smart Sensors & Buttons 9:32 Air Purifiers, Smart Plugs, and Sprinklers 10:30 Smart Vacuums + Robot Mower 11:04 Hubs I Actually Still Use 12:13 Final Thoughts + What I’ve Learned 12:45 Organizing Your Smart Home (More Help) 13:00 Comment Below + Product Links :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #SmartHome #AppleHome #Matter #HomeKit #Aqara #SwitchBot #Lutron #Govee #Nanoleaf #HomeAutomation
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