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Smart Bulb Recommendations
All of these devices work with HomeKit. The LIFX light is the brightest of the three lights at 1100 lumens. All of these lights can be bought in packs at a discount.
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HomeTechHacker Recommended
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VOCOlinc Smart Light Bulb Works with Apple Homekit, Alexa, Google Home, Dimmable WiFi Smart Bulbs, 850 Lumens, E26 LED Smart Bulb 60 Watt Equivalent, A21, 2200K-7000K RGBW, 9.5W, 1 Pack
meross Smart LED Light Bulb, Smart WiFi LED Bulbs Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa,Google Home & SmartThings, Dimmable E26 Multicolor 2700K-6500K RGBWW, 900 Lumens 60W Equivalent, 1 Pack
LIFX Color, A19 1100 lumens, Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb, Billions of Colors and Whites, No bridge required, Works with Alexa, Hey Google, HomeKit and Siri, Multicolor
Budget Pick
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VOCOlinc Smart Light Bulb Works with Apple Homekit, Alexa, Google Home, Dimmable WiFi Smart Bulbs, 850 Lumens, E26 LED Smart Bulb 60 Watt Equivalent, A21, 2200K-7000K RGBW, 9.5W, 1 Pack
HomeTechHacker Recommended
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meross Smart LED Light Bulb, Smart WiFi LED Bulbs Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa,Google Home & SmartThings, Dimmable E26 Multicolor 2700K-6500K RGBWW, 900 Lumens 60W Equivalent, 1 Pack
Step-up Pick
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LIFX Color, A19 1100 lumens, Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb, Billions of Colors and Whites, No bridge required, Works with Alexa, Hey Google, HomeKit and Siri, Multicolor
Smart Plug Recommendations
These all work directly with HomeKit. The step-up pick has energy monitoring. Our recommendation and budget picks are great if you don’t need energy monitoring.
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HomeTechHacker Recommended
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meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 1 Pack
Leviton Decora Smart Plug, Wi-Fi 2nd Gen, Works with Matter, My Leviton, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home/Siri & Wire-Free Anywhere Companions for Switched Outlet, D215P-2RW, White
Eve Energy - Apple HomeKit Smart Home, Smart Plug & Power Meter with Built-in Schedules & Switches, App Compatibility, Bluetooth and Thread
Budget Pick
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meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 1 Pack
HomeTechHacker Recommended
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Leviton Decora Smart Plug, Wi-Fi 2nd Gen, Works with Matter, My Leviton, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home/Siri & Wire-Free Anywhere Companions for Switched Outlet, D215P-2RW, White
Step-up Pick
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Eve Energy - Apple HomeKit Smart Home, Smart Plug & Power Meter with Built-in Schedules & Switches, App Compatibility, Bluetooth and Thread
Smart Switch Recommendations
All of these work directly with HomeKit. The budget and recommended picks have dimming versions if you need it. My review of the Brilliant Smart Control Light switch, which includes dimming capabilities and a lot more, will give you more details on this elegant switch. If you are interested in a great solution that allows you to use your existing light switch or dimmer check out my reviews of the Shelly 1 and the Shelly Dimmer, which also work with HomeKit.
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HomeTechHacker Recommended
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meross 3 Way Smart Switch, Smart Light Switch Supports Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant & SmartThings, 2.4GHz WiFi Light Switch Neutral Wire Required, Remote Control Timer 1 Pack
WeMo Smart Light Switch 2ND Gen
Brilliant Smart Home Control (1-Switch Panel) — Alexa Built-In & Compatible with Ring, Sonos, Hue, Google Nest, Wemo, SmartThings, Apple HomeKit — In-Wall Touchscreen Control for Lights, Music, & More
Budget Pick
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meross 3 Way Smart Switch, Smart Light Switch Supports Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant & SmartThings, 2.4GHz WiFi Light Switch Neutral Wire Required, Remote Control Timer 1 Pack
HomeTechHacker Recommended
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WeMo Smart Light Switch 2ND Gen
Step-up Pick
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Brilliant Smart Home Control (1-Switch Panel) — Alexa Built-In & Compatible with Ring, Sonos, Hue, Google Nest, Wemo, SmartThings, Apple HomeKit — In-Wall Touchscreen Control for Lights, Music, & More
Smart Speaker Recommendations
Alexa can control many of the same devices that Apple HomeKit can control.
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HomeTechHacker Recommendation
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock | Compact smart speaker with Alexa and enhanced LED display for at-a-glance clock, timers, weather, and more | Cloud Blue
Echo Studio with Echo Sub
Budget Pick
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
HomeTechHacker Recommendation
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock | Compact smart speaker with Alexa and enhanced LED display for at-a-glance clock, timers, weather, and more | Cloud Blue
Step-up Pick
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Echo Studio with Echo Sub
Smart Hub Recommendations
The Apple TV 4K is a streamer and a smart hub for HomeKit. You can also consider the HomePod if you want a hub that is a smart speaker. If you want more advanced features and compatibility, consider the Hubitat. If you are interested in a software-based hub that can do everything, check out Home Assistant, which has been running my smart home for years. Here are hardware recommendations for running Home Assistant.
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HomeTechHacker Recommendation
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
Apple 2022 Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi with 64GB Storage (3rd Generation)
Hubitat Elevation Home Automation Hub (Model C-8) Compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Lutron Black
Budget Pick
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
HomeTechHacker Recommendation
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Apple 2022 Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi with 64GB Storage (3rd Generation)
Step-up Pick
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Hubitat Elevation Home Automation Hub (Model C-8) Compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Lutron Black
Additional Smart Home Device Recommendations
Here are additional smart devices most people love. I also recommend you read my book, The Smart Home Manual, for help planning and configuring your smart home.
