I'm a new home owner and have never looked into home automation products before. My initial preference is towards Apple products since i'm an Apple user since 1998 so i looked into HomeKit and HomeKit compatible devices. BUT information on compatible devices is scattered and difficult to find and even more difficult to know for sure if it is in-fact a HomeKit approved device. Example: Kwikset Kevo Smart Door Lock. I thought it was HomeKit approved with all the third party information on it, but it is not. Which brings up another point. There's much more third party information than first party and of course it's not as reliable and accurate. I prefer to stick with Home Kit approved devices (unless its for something basic like a water leak detector) due to higher encryption standards. Even the Apple website is lacking of information and devices supported. So i figured i'd make a list of first party device listings (no third party or Amazon Associate links for accuracy) here that can be updated by myself or mods. Please help contribute too!
Leviton - Decora Smart line, no hub required. 2nd Generation for some devices.
Insteon Hub and Devices - No experience with this. From my understanding, the Insteon devices are not particularly compatible with HomeKit, but the hub ties them all into Homekit
Level Bolt - Completely hidden and looks like a "dumb" lock. Components hidden inside existing deadbolt mechanism. Uses BLE technology, so an Apple Home hub is required for remote functionality.