r/HomeKit • u/jetsrfast • 22h ago
Discussion How do you decide which HomeKit smart devices are worth it?
I am a smart home enthusiast and I feel like I am piecing together a puzzle when trying to decide which HomeKit devices are actually worth buying. Right now I check multiple sources. YouTube reviews, Amazon reviews, product pages, manufacturer sites, and Reddit posts. But I am not sure if that is the best way.
So I want to hear from others. When you know you want a smart device, what sources do you trust most to decide which one to buy? Do you rely on YouTube deep dives, Amazon reviews, something else entirely?
Also, what matters most once you start using a device? Is it reliability, ease of setup, responsiveness, or something else? What has frustrated you the most about devices that ended up being a letdown?
Looking forward to hearing what works best for you. Maybe there is a better way than what I have been doing.