Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Apple launched HomeKit back in September 2014 alongside iOS 8.
Fast forward to 2026, and that original idea has evolved into what we now call Apple Home.
It’s more capable, more reliable, and for the first time, it has a genuinely clear direction thanks to Matter, Thread, and modern networking.
Getting started with Apple Home is actually pretty straightforward.
It just takes a bit of setup up front and a basic understanding of how the pieces fit together.
In this video, I’m going to walk you through what Apple Home is, what you can do with it, what you actually need, how to organise your home properly, and the standards and wireless technology that make the whole thing reliable long term.
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Apple launched HomeKit back in September 2014 alongside iOS 8.
Fast forward to 2026, and that original idea has evolved into what we now call Apple Home.
It’s more capable, more reliable, and for the first time, it has a genuinely clear direction thanks to Matter, Thread, and modern networking.
Getting started with Apple Home is actually pretty straightforward.
It just takes a bit of setup up front and a basic understanding of how the pieces fit together.
In this video, I’m going to walk you through what Apple Home is, what you can do with it, what you actually need, how to organise your home properly, and the standards and wireless technology that make the whole thing reliable long term.
Products in this video - When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission
Aqara U200 - geni.us/U200aqara
Aqara U400 - geni.us/AqaraU400US
Apple TV 4K - geni.us/Appletv4kHA
Nanoleaf Shapes - geni.us/nanoleafshapes
EufyCam - geni.us/eufycams3pro
EcoVacs - geni.us/ecovacsx
Follow me for all the latest on Homekit and smart home reviews
✅ X: twitter.com/followhomekit
✅ INSTA: instagram.com/followhomekit
✅ YOUTUBE: youtube.com/c/homekitauthority
✅ FB: facebook.com/followhome
✅ WEBSITE: homekitauthority.com
Amazon Affiliate disclosure
Videos may contain affiliate links to Amazon product pages which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
AppleHome Authority is not in any way affiliated or endorsed by Apple Inc. or any subsidiary companies related to Apple.
#HomeKit #smarthome #Apple #Applehome #matter #Smarthome
