Wellness starts at home, and with HomeKit your living room can do more to help you feel your best. Here’s what you need to truly make the most of Apple’s smart home technology.
With Apple HomeKit, your living room doesn’t just have to be a place to crash. It can become a space that actively restores you. Add smart lighting, clean air, soothing sounds, and aromatherapy to turn an ordinary room into a personalized wellness retreat.
Here’s a look at the best HomeKit-compatible gear to help you build a living room that looks great, feels calm, and works smarter.
Smart air purifiers for cleaner breathing
Clean air is foundational to any wellness space. HomeKit-compatible air purifiers not only remove allergens and pollutants, but many also monitor air quality in real time and double as white noise machines.
VOCOlinc PureFlow
Designed for large rooms, this purifier captures 99.97% of particles using a three-stage HEPA and carbon filter. It tracks PM2.5, temperature, and humidity, with a color LED ring showing air quality at a glance.
HomeKit integration lets you adjust it via Siri or automations. Grab one for $399.99, although it’s sometimes found on sale.
Smartmi Air Purifier P1
Compact and stylish, the P1 is ideal for small to mid-sized spaces. It includes a leather strap, built-in laser sensors for PM2.5/PM10, and responds to Siri. You can automate it based on air quality readings or just ask, “Hey Siri, what’s the air quality?”
Smartmi Air Purifier P1
It’s priced at $219 and can sometimes be found on sale.
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Air Purifier
A budget-friendly option that still delivers strong performance. This purifier handles rooms up to 207 square feet and runs quietly in sleep mode. With HomeKit support, you can include it in a nighttime scene or control it by voice. The price comes in at $88.54 on Amazon.
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Air Purifier
These purifiers make the air easier to breathe during yoga, meditation, or quiet time. Most can run automatically and be built into wellness routines with lighting or sound — so your space adjusts itself to help you unwind.
Ambient lighting that sets the mood
Lighting affects how we feel. Cool, harsh lights energize, while warm tones help us relax. HomeKit-friendly smart bulbs, lamps, and light strips let you create calming light with voice or automation.
Philips Hue
Hue bulbs and lightstrips support 16 million colors and include presets like “Relax” and “Read.” Set schedules to match sunrise or sunset, or tuck lightstrips behind a TV for a gentle backglow.
Philips Hue
Sale prices start at $35 for bulbs to $70 and up for Lightstrips.
Nanoleaf Shapes, Elements & Essentials
Nanoleaf’s wall panels double as decor and lighting. They can play dynamic patterns like flowing water or soft flickers. Essentials bulbs also support Adaptive Lighting, shifting color temperature throughout the day.
Nanoleaf Shapes, Elements & Essentials
Bulbs start from $30, while panels are available from $189.99.
Eve Light Strip
This 6.6-foot strip puts out up to 1,800 lumens — enough to wash a wall in color. It also supports Adaptive Lighting and requires no hub. Many users keep it on a warm amber setting at night.
Eve Light Strip
The Light Strip costs $79.95.
Meross LED Lamps & Bulbs
Affordable and HomeKit-native, Meross bulbs and lamps offer full RGB and white tuning. They’re ideal for corner glow or bedside lighting without spending a lot. Grab one on sale, with the price sitting at $35.99 at press time.
Meross LED Lamps & Bulbs
Lighting helps your brain shift gears. Warm tones in the evening can cue your body to wind down, while softer hues during the day help you stay calm. A “Zen” scene might set your lights to 50 percent warm white and fade out over time — perfect for easing into sleep.
Aromatherapy that works on your schedule
Scent is one of the fastest ways to shift mood. Smart diffusers add fragrance and moisture to the air, with the added benefit of voice control and automation.
VOCOlinc FlowerBud
Shaped like a flower vase, the FlowerBud uses ultrasonic mist to disperse essential oils for up to 12 hours. You can adjust mist level and color lighting through HomeKit or Siri. It also has a built-in humidity sensor and auto shutoff.
VOCOlinc FlowerBud
Pick it up for $54.99.
Meross Smart Diffuser
With a 400ml tank and soft LED nightlight, this diffuser fits into most decor and works well in small spaces. Use Siri or HomeKit to schedule diffusing sessions or change color. Pick one up on sale at Amazon, with prices dipping to $32.59 at press time.
Meross Smart Diffuser
Whether it’s lavender for sleep or citrus for a morning boost, smart diffusers let you control your atmosphere without lifting a finger. Pair with lighting scenes for a full sensory reset.
Soothing sound with HomePod & AirPlay 2
Audio is a key part of creating a relaxing space. Whether it’s music, ambient sound, or a guided meditation, smart speakers that support Siri and HomeKit help you stay in the zone.
Apple HomePod (2nd gen)
With deep bass and detailed mids, this speaker fills a room with rich sound. You can say “Hey Siri, play forest sounds” or stream directly from your meditation app. It also includes built-in sensors for temperature and humidity. Check out the best HomePod prices in our Price Guide.
HomePod mini
More compact, but still packs clear 360-degree sound. It’s ideal for smaller rooms or stereo pairing. Voice control and ambient sounds are included. Snag one for $99.99 at Best Buy.
AirPlay 2 speakers
Brands like Sonos, Bose, and Bowers & Wilkins support AirPlay 2. While they aren’t full HomeKit accessories, you can still include them in scenes using Siri Shortcuts or the Home app. Prices vary, with a Sonos Roam 2 costing $179 at Amazon.
The right sound can shift your mindset, whether it’s a focus playlist or the sound of ocean waves at bedtime. With HomePod always ready for Siri, you can change the mood instantly without lifting a finger.
Sound control & noise masking
For many people, peace and quiet is just as important as scent or light. While HomeKit doesn’t support headphones directly, it can still help manage your soundscape.
- HomePod as white noise: Ask Siri to play fireplace sounds, rainfall, or white noise. Set up automations that start ambient noise when “Do Not Disturb” is enabled, or when a meditation session begins.
- Smart fans as white noise machines: HomeKit-compatible fans, such as those from Hunter or VOCOlinc, offer a steady whir that doubles as background noise. You can automate them based on time or temperature.
- Noise-canceling headphones: Devices like AirPods Pro or Bose QuietComfort aren’t part of HomeKit, but they pair beautifully with wellness setups. Dim lights, start a diffuser, and put on headphones for a quiet escape.
A well-managed sound environment can ease stress and improve focus. Whether you’re blocking out distractions or filling the room with calming audio, HomeKit makes it easy to shape a space that feels more peaceful.
Bonus wellness devices
Adding a few extra smart gadgets can elevate your setup and make your space even more comfortable. These devices handle the subtle details such as temperature, humidity, and air quality. While they often go unnoticed, they make a big difference in how relaxed and refreshed you feel in your living room.
Smart thermostats
Ecobee and Honeywell‘s HomeKit-enabled thermostats make it easy to keep your living room at the ideal temperature for comfort. Whether you’re settling in with a book or winding down after a long day, your space stays just the way you like it.
Air quality sensors
Devices like Eve Room, Netatmo Healthy Home Coach, and Aqara TVOC Monitor track humidity, VOCs, and CO. You can use this data to automate fans or purifiers.
Smart humidifiers
Dry air can be uncomfortable. HomeKit-friendly humidifiers like the VOCOlinc MistFlow or Airversa Humelle keep humidity at ideal levels for comfort and skin health.
Smart plugs
If you already own a wellness gadget— like a salt lamp, fountain, or heating pad— a HomeKit-compatible plug from Meross or Eve can bring it into your automation setup.
Eve Smart Plug
These tools quietly manage the background details like temperature, humidity, and air quality, keeping your space fresh and balanced without any extra effort. When paired with scenes, they come together automatically to support your comfort.
Your home should revolve around you
With the right HomeKit setup, your living room can shift from simply functional to genuinely restorative. Smart air purifiers, ambient lighting, calming scents, and soothing sound work together to help you relax, recharge, and breathe more easily.
Since everything is connected, a single voice command like “Hey Siri, relax” can change the entire mood. The result is a space that supports your well-being in both subtle and meaningful ways.
This story originally appeared on Appleinsider
