An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

Building a smart home with HomeKit-compatible devices does bring uniformity. But that leaves several smart IoT devices out in the cold. So I picked Homebridge to add non-HomeKit devices like a Roomba ...

Aqara has built a reputation as a HomeKit leader with the company’s newest devices offering support for Apple’s advanced features like HomeKit Secure Video and home key. For Prime Day, Aqara is ...

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts break down the latest Apple smart home news and several leaked devices ahead of CES 2025. Apple continues its work on new smart home devices ...

Apple is expected to release iOS 18.4 in early April, and when it does, users with HomeKit devices still running on the old Home app architecture may be forced to upgrade them to the latest software.

Apple doesn’t really make its presence felt directly at CES. However, at 2019’s event it has ramped up its focus somewhat. No, Apple’s not unveiling the Apple Car at the gigantic tech lover’s event, ...

Apple’s new Siri Shortcuts app, which is currently being beta tested ahead of a release alongside iOS 12, now comes with limited HomeKit support. Its latest update gives testers the ability to add ...

On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host breaks down the latest Matter development on long-range devices, Arlo adds more HomeKit support, and we round up the best Find My ...

Facepalm: Owners of Wemo remote heaters, air purifiers, coffee makers, baby monitors, and other devices should begin shopping for replacements as soon as possible. Support for all of the company's non ...