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As someone who is on a never-ending quest to automate every aspect of their home, I have amassed quite a large collection of the best HomeKit accessories over the years. Unfortunately, as much as I love HomeKit, I have had to go outside of the walls of Apple's smart home ecosystem to fulfill some of my automation desires, such as with robot vacuums, or video doorbells due to the lack of available options.
Naturally, I have always been on the lookout for ways to incorporate these accessories into my HomeKit home, but the most popular routes, like running a Homebridge server, have always looked a little too daunting for me to try out — even with the help of how-to guides. Thankfully, there are finally some user-friendly options available now that can help with just that, such as the HOOBS Starter Kit, which I have been testing for the past few weeks. While it isn't perfect, this tiny little box makes it easier than ever to bring popular accessories from brands like Nest and Ring into the world of HomeKit with just a few clicks.