Although HomeKit doesn’t support as many devices as some of the other smart home systems, there are a lot of excellent HomeKit-compatible products. Here’s a list of some of the best HomeKit-compatible devices.
Thermostats
The Tado Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat is compatible with Google Home and Apple HomeKit, as well as Alexa voice control. It comes with a smart schedule, so you can balance temperatures in different rooms, and also offers smart functions such as weather adaptability and energy saving reports, so you can keep your house warm even when you’re far away. If you want something a bit more affordable, the Ecobee 3 Lite still has a lot to offer, works with HomeKit and other smart home systems, but it doesn’t have Alexa built into the thermostat.
Locks
August Smart Lock Pro makes it possible for you to do things like track who is coming and going, give access to specific people, or lock and unlock your door remotely. Plus, it attaches to your existing deadbolt, so you don’t have to get a new set of house keys. In addition to being compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, it’s compatible with Apple HomeKit too.
Don’t want to have to worry about a house key? Yale Security Lock uses a touchscreen keypad. If you upgrade your Yale Assure Lock with a Yale Access Upgrade Kit, it’ll be compatible with Apple HomeKit.
The Kwikset Premis Smart Lock is another great option. It has both a keypad and keyhole, plus you can use your smartphone as your key. It has the option to unlock, no matter where you are, and it’s compatible with Apple HomeKit and most other home automation systems.
Lighting
The Apple HomeKit system is compatible with the Philips Hue Bridge, so you can just say “Hey Siri…” to control your line of Philips Hue lighting products like light strips and bulbs. You can adjust dimming, change colours in certain rooms, sync your lights, set scenes, and more. The Philips Hue Starter Kit is a great way to get started with smart lighting.
LIFX A19 LED Bulbs are another great HomeKit-compatible option. Delivering 1,100 lumens, they’re about as bright as a 75-watt incandescent bulb. But, they’re energy efficient at only 11 watts, and they have a 22-year lifespan. With 16 million colour options and no hub required, LIFX A19s offer a lot in a compact-sized bulb.
If you want something a little different, Nanoleaf’s Light Panels are triangular smart light panels you can shape in whatever design you like. Connect them to Apple HomeKit to activate different scenes. There’s even a rhythm add on, so your panels and music will work in sync.
Switches and Outlets
“Hey Siri, dim the bedroom light.” MOES Wi-Fi Smart Dimmer lets you voice-control your lights, set your lights on a schedule, and optimise your lights based on the bulbs you’re using and prevent flickering. With Apple HomeKit, you can ask Siri to turn the lights off for bedtime, or you can have her set the lights to bright in the morning.
Sometimes smart light switches aren’t all that attractive because they look more like devices that belong in a hospital than regular wall switches that belong in a home. The Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 is a bit more attractive, and is also easy to set up, as it connects easily into your wall. You can automate your lights with timers or rules, or you can voice control your lights or set scenes using Siri.
Another option is to go with a smart wall outlet, which lets you control devices you plug in (think lamps, holiday lights, or even appliances). The Eve Energy Smart Plug & Power Meter lets you control your plugged in device with your phone or voice through Apple HomeKit. But in addition to being a smart plug, it’s also a meter that tracks how much power your device is using, so you can conserve more energy and save on electricity costs.
