Hello, I'm
Phoenix, AZ • Tech Enthusiast • Smart Home Tinkerer
President of a 60+ year family business by day, Apple ecosystem devotee and smart home hobbyist by night. Welcome to my corner of the internet.
A little bit about who I am
I'm the President of Commercial Refrigeration Service, Inc. — a family-owned business in Phoenix that's been keeping Arizona cool since 1961. We sell, rent, install, and service commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment. BBB A+ rated for nearly 30 years.
When I'm not working on refrigeration, I'm deep in the Apple ecosystem and building out smart home automations. I love finding ways technology can simplify everyday life — from HomeKit scenes to shortcuts that run the house.
I share my adventures, projects, and discoveries on my YouTube channel @ChristopherRobinAZ. Subscribe if you're into tech, smart homes, or just want to see what a refrigeration guy does in his spare time.
Born and raised in the Valley of the Sun. Yes, it's hot — but that's exactly why I know refrigeration so well. When it's 115°F outside, keeping things cold isn't optional, it's survival.
My connected home journey
I'm a firm believer that a smart home should make life easier, not more complicated. My setup is built around the Apple HomeKit ecosystem with Matter-compatible devices for maximum reliability and local control.
Automated scenes for morning, evening, movie night, and entertaining. Everything voice-controlled via Siri and HomePod.
Smart thermostats that know when we're home and adjust for Arizona's extreme temps. Crucial when it's 115° outside.
Smart locks, cameras, and motion sensors — all viewable from the Home app. Peace of mind, wherever I am.
Multi-room audio with HomePods throughout the house. AirPlay 2 makes whole-home music effortless.
Custom Shortcuts and HomeKit automations that handle the daily routine — lights, locks, garage, and more.
"Hey Siri" runs the house. From adjusting the thermostat to checking who's at the door — all hands-free.
All in on Apple
I've been an Apple fan for as long as I can remember. There's something about the way everything just works together that keeps me coming back. Here's what's in my daily ecosystem:
The hub of everything — controls, notifications, and my pocket computer
Where the real work happens — business, projects, and tinkering
Home dashboard, reading, and the best way to monitor cameras on the go
Quick glances, home controls from the wrist, and health tracking
The smart home brain — Siri, intercom, music, and home hub
Entertainment center and another HomeKit hub for the house
@ChristopherRobinAZ
I share my tech adventures, smart home builds, and whatever else catches my interest on YouTube. Check out my channel and subscribe if you like what you see!
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