WIRE IT · SMART HOME
My Smart Home Setup
Apple HomeKit and a Homey Pro mini run the lights, switches, sensors, climate, and security in my house. Here's everything I use, how it's wired together, and honest takes on what's worth buying.
HOW IT'S WIRED
Two brains, one home
Apple Home is the everyday control: Siri, the Home app, and the dashboard on my phone. An Apple TV 4K runs as the home hub, with two HomePod minis around the house.
Homey Pro mini handles the cross-brand automations Apple Home can't do on its own.
WHAT'S IN MY HOUSE
My setup, by category
Hubs: Homey Pro mini, Aqara Hub M3, Apple TV 4K, SwitchBot Hub 3
Lighting: Philips Hue bulbs, Govee lights, Nanoleaf lightstrips
Switches and plugs: Eve light switches, Tapo smart plugs
Sensors: Aqara Smart Sensors
Climate: Two ecobee Smart Thermostats
Security: Aqara Smart Locks
Audio: Sonos Speakers and 2 HomePod minis
ASK ME ANYTHING
Got a smart home question?
Wondering if a device works with HomeKit, how to set up an automation, or what to buy first? Send me a message and I'll point you in the right direction.