15 best Apple HomeKit devices in the UK for 2023

We updated this roundup in March 2023 to guarantee that our top picks were in stock and reflected up-to-date prices.

While Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home tend to be the first options that spring to mind for anyone setting up their smart home, Apple’s HomeKit is is worth considering if you own an Apple product or two. Already have an iPhone or iPad? It makes sense to go with Apple and its Siri voice assistant for all your connected home gadgets too.

There are a few pros and cons to the system but we use it ourselves for its straightforward integration with Apple gizmos. The smart home platform itself is baked into the phone you already own, so it couldn’t be easier to get started. You can simply add items like smart light bulbs or plugs to your home setup, and include a smart speaker through Apple’s HomePod or a streaming device like the Apple TV. Either of these can act as a “home hub”, enabling you to command and automate your home while you’re away.

The selection of accessories on the market that work with Apple’s HomeKit may be a little more limited than Alexa and Google, but as you’ll see from our list, there are more than enough options at a range of prices. And, with this platform, you get a lot of functionality and ease of use to go along with the expected focus on privacy and security (more on that below).

Here are our picks for the best HomeKit devices you can buy in 2023:

How the GH Tech Team tests HomeKit devices

We test out all the latest smart devices that work with HomeKit by adding them to our own home framework and setting up integrations and automations. Whether we’re trying doorbells, lights, plugs or security cameras, we use them just like you do and keep track of our experiences during testing. We also thoroughly investigate each category, and our list of the best HomeKit devices below is a mix of our hands-on tests and rigorous research.