In episode 199, David and Donna teach you how to set up and control smart home products using your iPhone. Learn why Apple HomeKit compatibility is so important, why a smart door lock and thermostat are essential, and which are the very best brands to buy.
Question of the week:
Which smart home products do you use and why? Let us know at podcast@iphonelife.com.
Apps & services referred to in this episode:
- How to Blur Background in FaceTime with Portrait Mode (2023)
- How to Add Siri Suggestions to Home Screen on iPhone (2023)
- Sonos Beam Gen 2 ($499)
- Sonos One SL 2 room set ($375)
- Yale Assure Lock 2 with Keypad (179.99)
- Levoit Dual200S Humidifier ($40)
- Arlo wireless doorbell (199.99)
- Ecobee smart thermostat (249.99)
- Philips Hue Lightbulb Starter Pack (199.99)
- Nanoleaf Elements (199.99)
- SimpliSafe (not HomeKit compatible) (119.99)
- Abode home security ($159)
- Nest Smart Smoke detector ($119)
- Hunter Smart Fan (199.99)
- Belkin Wemo Smart Plug
- Homepod ($299)
- Amazon Echo ($99)
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