
HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to justify spending my own money on these types of accessories.
Here are some of my go-to smart home recommendations for holiday shopping this year … and they all integrate with Apple’s HomeKit platform.

There’s no better option for smart lighting solutions than the . Lutron’s smart lighting switches replace the existing switches in your walls, which means they work via smart control solutions, and you can just flip the switches on and off.

One of my favorite HomeKit features is Home Key. This lets you lock and unlock your door by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Home Key-enabled smart locks can vary widely in pricing. My go-to recommendation is the , but here are a few different options:
HomeKit-enabled smart plugs are an excellent stocking stuffer. They can turn almost anything into a smart-enabled accessory, such as lamps, light strips, Christmas trees, and more. I’m a big fan of the , which you can buy in a .

I just moved from the suburbs to the city, and it’s more important than ever that I ensure my doors are fully latched and my windows are closed. Luckily, there’s a HomeKit solution for that.

One of the absolute best quality-of-life upgrades you can make is a smart thermostat. My favorite product in this category is , which integrates with HomeKit and Siri with a sleek and easy-to-install design. It’s the gold standard of smart thermostats.

If you’re a homeowner, you know that water is the number one enemy of your home. Using a HomeKit water leak sensor means you’ll know immediately if you’ve sprung a leak. I recommend getting a few of these to place around your house.

One of my favorite HomeKit accessories . It features a portable design and charges wirelessly, so you can easily take it around your house and place it where you want some extra light.
If you’re starting a HomeKit setup from scratch, you’ll need a home hub to control your accessories while you’re away from home. You can use an Apple TV or HomePod as your hub. In my testing, I’ve found the Apple TV to be the most reliable solution.
These are just some of my favorite HomeKit accessories that would make great gifts this holiday season. There are plenty more on the market, and I’ll point you to a few of them below.
What are your go-to HomeKit products? What’s on your wishlist this year? Let us know down in the comments.
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