Supply chain leak hints at two potential Apple home automation releases set for 2026

An Apple supplier may have been tapped to build an Apple-designed smart home camera and future health-focused AirPods, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 2

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TP-Link Tapo Indoor cameras review: affordable HomeKit options with in-app AI tools

TP-Link's Tapo indoor cameras are a pretty good way to get the advantages of a HomeKit camera and in-app intelligent notifications

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Aqara Video Doorbell G4 is battery powered with HomeKit Secure Video

Aqara's previously announced Video Doorbell G4 is now available, delivering HomeKit Secure Video in a battery-powered device with a separate chime speaker.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell won't get HomeKit Secure Video after all

Netatmo is walking back its promise for Homekit Secure Video in its Smart Video Doorbell due to technical constraints.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 13

HomeKit Secure Video bug means thumbnails can show outdated views

An unknown number of users with HomeKit Secure Video cameras report that while live viewing works correctly, the thumbnail views are failing to refresh normally.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Sporadic problems affecting HomeKit Secure Video with iOS 15

Some iOS 15 or tvOS 15 installs are causing problems for users that rely on HomeKit Secure Video, with troubleshooting looking at setups using a HomePod as a Home Hub.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Netatmo adds HomeKit Secure Video to Smart Outdoor Camera, promises doorbell support soon

Netatmo has followed through with its promise to bring HomeKit Secure Video to its outdoor camera with floodlight via a free firmware update available to users shortly.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 0

Logitech's Circle View review: the best HomeKit video doorbell money can buy

Logitech's Circle View video doorbell is the first true HomeKit-first solution for your front door and it excels with a very Apple-esque user experience. In fact, Logitech's solid execution only serves to highlight the shortcomings of HomeKit's video support.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 20

Higher resolution eufy Floodlight Cam spotted in FCC listings

An unannounced eufy Floodlight Cam E 2K has appeared on the FCC's regulatory database, with few details beyond the suggested higher resolution.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Ecobee drops price and adds features to its HomeKit Secure Video security camera

Smart home company Ecobee has announced an all-new price as well as a feature upgrade for its capable HomeKit-enabled camera.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 2

HomeKit isn't ready yet for your front door

Smart video doorbells equipped with HomeKit Secure Video are just now starting to hit the market. While they offer many great features and deep integration into Apple's smart home platform, they are still plagued by inadequacies.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 25

How to get face recognition on HomeKit security cameras in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur

Once you know how it's meant to work, it's very easy to have your HomeKit security cameras recognize you and your family. It can just be a little frustrating when you first try to use it.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Logitech releases HomeKit Secure Video-enabled smart doorbell

Logitech has announced a new smart video doorbell that is one of the few to take advantage of Apple's HomeKit Secure Video features including iCloud storage and facial recognition.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 9

Ecobee adds HomeKit Secure Video support to SmartCamera with Voice Control

Ecobee is now rolling out a firmware update to its SmartCamera with Voice Control that brings support for Apple's HomeKit Secure Video for storing video in iCloud.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 2

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