Apple Home 101: EP4 If you’ve hit the limits of what the native Home app can do, this video is for you. In this bonus episode of my Apple Home 101 series, we’re diving deep into all the tools, apps, and platforms I personally use to supercharge my Apple Home smart home setup. From third-party HomeKit apps to Homebridge, Scrypted, Home Assistant, and Homey Pro — I’ll walk you through real-world examples, pros and cons, and exactly how I integrate them alongside Apple Home. Whether you're trying to add unsupported devices, build more powerful automations, or create beautiful custom dashboards, I’ll show you what’s possible — and what’s worth your time. 🎯 In this video: - The best 3rd-party HomeKit apps (Controller for HomeKit, Pushcut, HomeCam, etc.) - How Homebridge and Scrypted unlock support for non-HomeKit devices - Why I use both Home Assistant and Homey Pro — and how they work with Apple Home - A full breakdown of my current smart home setup - Real advice on where to start depending on your goals and tech comfort level This video is a companion to my full Apple Home 101 series — so if you’re new to Apple Home, check out Parts 1–3 linked below. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ⏱️ WATCH THE SERIES: - Part 1: Building a Reliable Smart Home (Network Essentials) - - Part 2: Understanding Hubs & Protocols - - Part 3: Smart Home Organization: Scenes, Automations & Power Tips - - Part 4: Apple Home: Beyond the Basics - This Video :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🔗 Everything Mentioned in this Video: 🔧 Third-Party HomeKit Apps HomePass – HomeBatteries – HomeDevices – HomePaper – Portal – HomeCam – Signals for HomeKit – Eve for HomeKit – Controller for HomeKit – Pushcut – HomeRise – HomeDash – Viz Designer – 🧩 Integration Platforms & Tools Homebridge – Scrypted – 💡 Advanced Automation Platforms Hubitat – Home Assistant – Homey Pro – :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 👍 If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for weekly smart home content and live streams! ❤️ Become a channel member to support this channel and get perks like access to our private Discord Server!! NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. I earn from qualifying purchases. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SOCIAL :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ► Instagram – ► X – ► TikTok – @shanecreates ► Website: ​ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 RECOMMENDED :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ▶ My Ultimate Smart Home Tour ▶ I was WRONG About Home Assistant ▶ Homey Pro Review ▶ Controller for HomeKit Hub Mode ▶ Controller for HomeKit Custom Notifications ▶ Controller for HomeKit FloorPlan Dashboards :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CHAPTERS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 0:00 Apple Home 101: Ep4 Intro 1:02 Apple Home Foundation 1:30 Why Go Beyond HomeKit? 2:30 Overview - What' We'll Cover Today 3:17 Third-Party HomeKit Apps (No Extra Hardware) 3:45 Organization & Management Apps 4:15 Enhanced Visual Apps 4:57 Advanced Automation Apps 5:39 Custom Dashboard Apps 6:33 Homebridge 7:25 Scrypted 8:05 Home Assistant, Homey, & Hubitat 10:57 What Am I Using? 13:25 Final Thoughts - Choosing What's Right For You 13:55 Join the Community! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #AppleHome #SmartHome #AppleHome101