'Works with Apple Home' badge will be easier for vendors to get

The "Works with Apple Home" logo will likely be on more smart home products in the future, because the Connectivity Standards Alliance's certification program is now assuming HomeKit support is available after devices pass tests for Matter.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

Athom's new Homey Pro mini is a home automation hub at a great price

Athom's new privacy-first home hub gives users plenty of ways to manage their smart homes at a competitive price.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 0

Two new Govee Matter smart lights have arrived at CES 2025

At CES 2025, smart home purveyor Govee showed off two new lights for the smart home with unique form factors and features that work natively with the Home app.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

How Apple's smart home revolution begins in 2025

Apple has a master plan to conquer the smart home, and after years of HomeKit being just a hobby, it all will begin in 2025. Here's what Apple has in mind.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 36

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New Aqara devices leak, Apple's smart home progress continues, & more on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

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HomePass 2 launches, more new Matter devices, & our new go-to travel charger on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

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CSA head Tobin Richardson discusses the future of Matter on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 2

Roundup: Govee's selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighter

Govee products can finally join Apple Home thanks to Matter, so here are a few great holiday decoration options from Christmas tree lights to permanent outdoor LEDs.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 1

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Apple readies smart home display and camera for 2025 and beyond on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 1

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Matter 1.4 is released, new Apple betas, & more news on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

New Matter 1.4 spec supports more device types & improvements for Apple Home

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like Apple Home with several new device types and improvements.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 1

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Apple TV gains watch list, Apple hides Thread radios, and more new products on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

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Kwikset Halo Select, Govee ice maker, & iPhone StandBy dock on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

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Sonos Arc Ultra, Car Key expands, & Shortcuts automations with Clicks on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 1

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Google TV Streamer compare, hacked robovacs, & iOS 18.1 looms on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

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