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Build an Apple HomeKit Based Smart Home Automation System

Name: Build an Apple HomeKit Based Smart Home Automation System
Rating: 4.1 (21 reviews)

An easy to follow hands-on course designed to use the Apple Home App in iOS 10 to build an Apple-based smart home

Created byGerard ODriscoll

Last updated 11/2020

English

What you'll learn

Confidently buy and install various Apple certified devices that will ‘talk to each other
Install your own Apple based home automation system that will cost a fraction of purchasing a traditional home control system
Configure the Apple Home App included in iOS 10 to do all kinds of awesome things that will improve your families general lifestyle convenience

Course content

12 sections • 62 lectures • 2h 52m total length

Introduction1:00
This introductory video provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in this first section.
Apple HomeKit Introduction1:57
Apple HomeKit Ecosystem5:10
This video describes the key elements of the end-to-end Apple HomeKit IoT infrastructure.
Key Apple HomeKit Benefits7:48
Although the benefits of adding automation to your home will vary from person to person, there are some general benefits that most people can enjoy as result of adding Apple HomeKit products to their property. In this video lecture, Gerard describes the key advantages of using Apple HomeKit to build your smart home.
Apple HomeKit Security3:46
Security is paramount when it comes to your home and is a major concern for most of us. This video lecture explains advanced security mechanisms 'baked' into HomeKit that mitigate the risks of unauthorized third parties interfering with your in-home network.
Exercise - Organize Your Thoughts (Short Explanation)0:42

Introduction0:52
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the second section of the course.
Initial HomeKit Setup1:14
In this short video lecture, Gerard describes are the initial steps required to add HomeKit functionality to your home.
About Home4:31
The new Home app acts as your control console for your smart home. In this video lecture, Gerard explains the key features of Home.
Navigating Home2:38
In this video, Gerard explains the three key sections of the Apple home app, namely the Home, Rooms, and Automation.

Introduction1:05
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the third section of this course.
The Importance of Your Router3:01
A fast and reliable router is a key building block of your Apple based smart home. This video lecture covers some of the issues that you need to consider prior to installing your HomeKit based system.
Dealing With Poor Wi-Fi Coverage5:02
Some HomeKit devices rely on Wi-Fi for communication. In this video lecture, Gerard explains three different approaches that may be used to improve the speed and reliability of your home Wi-Fi network.
Exercise - Check WiFi Coverage1:19

Introduction0:52
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the fourth section of this course.
About Smart Plugs3:01
Smart plugs are simple devices that plug into an electrical outlet. In this video, Gerard describes some of the practical uses of HomeKit enabled smart plugs.
Setup Smart Plugs in Your Home App1:48
In this video lecture, Watch over Gerard’s shoulder as he uses the Home App to setup a recently purchased smart plug.
Exercise - Install Homekit Compliant Smart Plugs0:58
In this brief video, Gerard provides some thoughts on how to complete this particular exercise. A downloadable PDF file also accompanies this video.

Introduction1:19
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the fifth section of this course.
Introduction to Smart Bulbs14:20
Cost savings, improved home safety, easy setup and having fun controlling lights on your smartphone are the key benefits of smart bulbs. In this video lecture, Gerard provides further detail on the key characteristics of smart bulbs.
Un-boxing a Smart Home Lighting Control System1:36
In this video lesson, Gerard unboxes the centerpiece of your smart lighting control system.
Physically Installing Your Smart Bulbs1:57
In this video lesson you will see Gerard installing some HomeKit compatible bulbs in the O'Driscoll household.
Smart Bulbs Bridge Physical Install1:14
In order to link smart bulbs with HomeKit many of the systems currently available require a separate bridge device that is connected directly into your router. In this video lecture, Gerard demonstrates how to get a bridge device capable of integrating with your iOS devices physically installed.
Complete Installation with App0:24
This video lesson builds on the previous one and demonstrates how to complete the installation of a single or multiple smart bulbs.
Personalize Your Smart Bulbs2:03
In this video lecture, Gerard shows you how to apply names to smart bulbs.
How to Control Smart Bulbs with Your Apple Home App3:19
In this video lecture Gerard shows you how to integrate your smart bulbs into the Apple Home app.
Exercise - Install Homekit Compliant Smart Bulbs1:10
In this brief video, Gerard provides some thoughts on how to complete this particular exercise. A downloadable PDF file also accompanies this video.

Introduction0:49
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the sixth section of this course.
About Smart Thermostats3:28
In this video, Gerard outlines why you should consider adding a smart thermostat to your family home.
Install and Setup Your Smart Thermostat8:06
As the name implies, Gerard describes the steps involved with connecting a smart thermostat to your furnace (boiler) or HVAC system. In the video, Gerard re-iterates his advice that the physical installation should typically be carried out by a professional installer.
How to Control a Smart Thermostat with Your Apple Home App2:13
In this video lecture Gerard shows you how to setup your new thermostat in the Home app to make it controllable in a centralised location and via the Siri voice assistant.
Exercise - Install a Homekit Compliant Smart Thermostat1:11
In this brief video, Gerard provides some thoughts on how to complete this particular exercise. A downloadable PDF file also accompanies this video.

Introduction0:49
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the seventh section of this course.
Setting up a Front Door Sensor3:37
As the name implies, Gerard shows you step-by-step how to get a door and window sensor that complies with HomeKit up and running.
Exercise - Install Homekit Compliant Sensors1:03
In this brief video, Gerard provides some thoughts on how to complete this particular exercise. A downloadable PDF file also accompanies this video.
Setting up Motion Sensors in Your Home App3:28
Motion sensors are another key building block of a smart home. In this video, Gerard opens up the sensor, pairs it with the Home app and mounts in the kitchen.

Introduction1:18
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the eight section of this course.
Apple TV Versus iPad as Your Hub5:40
This video explains why you might opt to use an iPad over an Apple TV or indeed visa versa as your home hub.
Getting a 4th Generation Apple TV Up And Running2:54
An Apple TV is required to access the features of your HomeKit powered system when away from home. This video will show you how to hook up a fourth generation Apple TV to your home network.
Setting up Your Apple TV as a Home Hub3:38
In this video, watch Gerard configure his Apple TV to relay HomeKit messages in and out of the O'Driscoll household.
Exercise - Get Your Hub Up and Running0:42
In this brief video, Gerard provides some thoughts on how to complete this particular exercise. A downloadable PDF file also accompanies this video.

Introduction1:25
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the ninth section of this course.
Personalize & Organize the Home App10:02
In this video lesson, Gerard walks you through step-by-step how to apply a customized name for your home, add rooms to your app, assign smart home products to each of your rooms and customize the look and feel of the various IoT devices within the Home app.
Using The Home App To Control Your Devices5:36
With the new Home app in iOS 10, it’s super-easy to manage HomeKit-enabled smart home devices. In this video lesson, Gerard explains how the different approaches that you can use to control devices.
Apple HomeKit Scenes5:19
Apple HomeKit systems allow you to set up “scenes” that will increase comfort levels at home. In this video lesson, Gerard explains how you might go about utilizing scenes to improve your families convenience levels.
How to Automate Your Home3:36
When initially getting your Apple HomeKit network up and running; setting up automation is one of the first things you are going to want to do. This video takes provides a detailed explanation of how you go about automatically triggering various scenes that can make your house come alive!
Managing Smart Home Devices with Control Centre1:42
One of the key features of iOS 10 is the ability to easily manage your smart home directly within the control centre of your iOS device. In this video lecture, Gerard demonstrates how to access your smart home within Control Center.
Using Siri To Control Your Homekit Devices1:49
In this video, look over Gerard’s shoulder and see how he uses Siri to control various devices in the O'Driscoll household.
Share Control With Family & Friends2:13
In this video lesson, Gerard outlines how you use the Home App to set up another family member or friend to control your new smart home.
Exercise - Perzonalizing your Apple Smart Home1:22
In this brief video, Gerard provides some thoughts on how to complete this particular exercise. A downloadable PDF file also accompanies this video.
Exercise - Organizing Homekit Products1:15
In this brief video, Gerard provides some thoughts on how to complete this particular exercise. A downloadable PDF file also accompanies this video.

Introduction1:17
Provides an overview of what Gerard will be covering in the tenth section of this course.
Changing Batteries2:20
Battery life for your HomeKit devices varies depending on how you use them. In this video Gerard demonstrates how to open a wireless smart home product and change the battery.
Firmware Updates3:16
You will occasionally need to install firmware updates on HomeKit connected products, to improve performance. This video lesson shows you how to run through this simple process.
Hard and Soft Resets2:34
Resetting HomeKit products is another great way to solve problems with a HomeKit compliant smart device. In this video, lesson Gerard shows you how to use resetting to get things working as expected.
Resolving Hub Problems2:41
In this short video lesson, Gerard provides a single tip that could help to mitigate issues associated with remotely accessing your Apple based smart home.

Requirements

You don't need to know anything about smart home technologies in order to take this course - I'll teach you everything you need to know
You will need at least one iOS device, namely an iPhone or iPad
No smart home products are required. However We will recommend some specific HomeKit certified smart products in this course. These products are optional based on your preferences.

Description

Imagine being able to:

Control your heating from anywhere in the world and reduce the running costs of your home
Talk to your home and ask it to turn off all lights

Well, thanks to the incredible new Apple HomeKit standard built into iOS 10, this is all possible!

What makes me qualified to teach you?
My name’s Gerard (international smart home automation expert) and I’m the creator of the world’s most popular smart home automation courses and books.

What are we going to be covering in this course?
In this course; I show you everything from A-to-Z on how to create your Home Automation system based on Apple certified products and the Apple Home App in iOS 10. The course is entirely project based and I am going to teach you how to:

Setup HomeKit on your Apple iOS device
Then I explain how to use the Apple Home app in iOS 10
Then we install and setup smart lighting that responds to Siri voice commands
Then Gerard will demonstrate the steps associated with setting up your own Hub
Use Home to Install and configure smart thermostats that will save you money.
Next up we use the Home App to set up HomeKit certified door & window sensors to Improve your family’s safety levels by.
Personalize the i0S 10 Apple Home app, and share control of your smart home with family members.
I’ll show you how to setup automated Scenes on your iPhone and iPad
And More….

Plus Bonus Material!
Registering for How to Build Your Own Smart Home Automation System Using Apple HomeKit Products Course will not only give you access to all course modules, with video tutorials, and worksheets, but you'll also get valuable bonuses, for free. Including...

A fully illustrated PDF copy of the Apple’s Homekit Smart Home Automation System Handbook.
Regular course updates: new video lectures to co-incide with major Apple hardware and software upgrades.

At the end of this course, you'll have your own smart home that will cost a fraction of purchasing a traditional home automation system. I take all the guesswork and confusion out of creating your very own smart home.

To Join hundreds of people who have taken the course to create their own smart homes simply Click or Tap the ‘Take This Course’ button today!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who needs assistance in getting their Apple centric smart home up and running
Home owners interested in controlling their lighting, alarm, safety, heating and entertainment systems on their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch while out and about or at home
Construction professionals interested in using the Apple HomeKit platform to differentiate their offerings and improve overall property sales
Anyone else curious about using the default Home app included in iOS 10 to setup a smart home system at a reasonable cost!
People who want to utilise the new Apple Home App in iOS 10

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Course content

Introduction to Apple's Homekit Smart Home System6 lectures • 20min

Introduction to Home App4 lectures • 9min

Step 1: Ensure You Have a Fast & Reliable Wi-Fi Network4 lectures • 10min

Step2: Install Homekit Smart Plugs4 lectures • 7min

Step 3: Install Homekit Smart Lighting9 lectures • 27min

Step 4: Install Homekit Smart Thermostats5 lectures • 16min

Step 5: Add Homekit Security Sensors to Your Home4 lectures • 9min

Step 6: Setup Your Smart Home Hub5 lectures • 14min

Living in Your Apple Smart Home10 lectures • 34min

Supporting & Troubleshooting Your Apple Smart Home5 lectures • 12min

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