Apple explains how the redesigned Home app came to be Apple released iOS 16 earlier this fall, and with it, launched an improved version of the Home app with the goal of making it work for everyone. Amber Neely 3 years ago 9
Matter may not be a HomeKit hero — at least at first The organizational body behind Matter has promised that the new standard will be the great unifier of smart homes. While it is absolutely the beginning of something great, it won't mean a lot for HomeKit users out of the gate. Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 2
From X10 to Matter: The smart home evolves again The new standard Matter will enable easy, secure communication between smart home brands and devices — and existing devices may be able to be updated to support it. Charles Martin 3 years ago 11
Home automation standard Matter one step closer to use The Connectivity Standards Alliance announced on Tuesday that the Matter specification for smart home devices such as HomePod mini is now available to developers. Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2
Ikea HomeKit hub with Matter support set for November release Ikea's updated Homekit-compatible Dirigera smart home hub with Matter support is anticipated to go on sale in Europe in November for under $60. Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 11
The iPad will continue to function as a Home hub in iPadOS 16 - with limitations After two weeks of saying that it wouldn't work at all, Apple has now said that the iPad will continue to function as a Home Hub in iPadOS 16 — but the limitations aren't yet fully clear. Amber Neely 3 years ago 3
Aqara announces new smart home sensors with Thread support Announced at CES 2022, Aqara plans to launch new versions of its door, window, and motion sensors, that for the first time will work with Thread. William Gallagher 4 years ago 2
Belkin introduces new HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, new Matter-ready devices at CES 2022 During the annual Consumer Electronics Show , Belkin has unveiled several new updates to its HomeKit-compatible Wemo line, including an all-new HomeKit Secure Video smart doorbell. Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 7
Nanoleaf Lines review: Beautiful indirect HomeKit lighting of your own design The all-new Nanoleaf Lines are innovative smart lights for your home that can add functional light or strike the perfect mood with rich ambiance effects that also work with Apple HomeKit. Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 0
Aqara pledges support for Matter, updates coming Smart home accessory maker Aqara has announced its intentions to support Matter with free firmware updates to its two primary hubs starting in 2022. Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 3
Apple-backed Matter smart home standard delayed until 2022 The Matter smart home connectivity standard, which is backed by Apple, Google, and other tech companies, has been delayed until 2022, according to a press release. Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 9
Support for Matter in iOS 15 will lead to new categories of devices for HomeKit users HomeKit users will gain new categories of devices with the launch of iOS 15 thanks to support for Matter, an emerging smart home connectivity standard backed by Apple. Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 9
HomeKit enhancements include home keys, SharePlay, and new Matter interoperability standard A multitude of improvements are coming to Apple's HomeKit platform later this year, led by a new industry interoperability standard called Matter that will see support from Apple and others, helping to unify the smart home market. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 3
Google Nest will soon be on HomeKit thanks to Matter support Apple-backed smart home protocol, Matter, is coming to Google's Android and Nest products which means HomeKit will soon have access to the Nest Thermostat. Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 16
Podcast Matter, sharing Home control, and more on the HomeKit Insider Podcast Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0
Philips Hue will be compatible with new Matter home connectivity standard Matter is the future unifying connectivity standard for the smart home, and Philips Hue is promising a seamless transition to the new system. Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 5
Matter launched as a new Apple-backed smart home communications standard The Connectivity Standards Alliance, sponsored by Apple and other tech giants, has unveiled Matter, a rebranding of Project CHIP that has recently been ratified as a standard for smart home device connectivity. Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10
