Behind the Apple Home Scenes

🔧 Behind the Apple Home Scenes (Double Feature) In this double feature, we dive into the front end vs. back end of Apple Home — from HomeBridge and Scrypted to proprietary hubs like Hue and SwitchBot. Then, in part two, it all falls apart: unresponsive devices, network chaos, and my overly complicated Homey + Apple Home setup. If you’ve ever gone “just one plug-in too far,” this one’s for you. 😅 🎥 Related Videos The Hubs Conversation Part 1    • We (Don't) Need Another Hub   The Hubs Conversation Part 2    • Is This The Only Smart Home Hub You Need?   Building a Native Apple Home Security System    • Native Apple Home Security System   UGREEN NAS    • I Ditched My Raspberry Pi For This UGREEN NAS   🛠️ Related Products 💡 Homie Pro https://amzn.to/3LsWkYc 🎛️ Hue Bridge https://amzn.to/4oE70lh 🔌 SwitchBot Hub 3 https://amzn.to/3JMqyVr UGREEN 4300 Plus https://amzn.to/4nLIXjg ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:30 The font end vs the back end 3:44 Expanding the back end 6:38 The dual system setup 7:59 ios 26 issues 8:30 Unresponsive bulb 8:57 Meross garage door opener 9:44 Unresponsive Airplay devices 1:30 Propriety hub needs update 10:42 Single switch controlled by both Apple Home and Homey 12:06 HomeKitception: Ring → HomeBridge → Homey → Apple Home 13:30 Lessons learned #SmartHome #AppleHome #HomeKit #Matter #HomeBridge #HomeAssistant #homeypro #Scrypted #Automation #TechFails