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Apple enables direct Thread control for smart home devices with iOS 18

In iOS 18, Apple quietly enabled the Thread radio found on recent iPhone models to directly control Apple Home and Matter devices.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 day ago

Apple has hidden Thread radios in new iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs

Apple seems to be on the cusp of incorporating Thread in many of its new products without having officially listing it in the product specs yet.

Amber Neely | 3 months ago

Thread Group stops by, where are HomeKit routers & more CES news on HomeKit Insider

On this episode, Jonathan Hui and Sujata Neidig join the HomeKit Insider podcast from the Thread Group to break down the latest news and talk about changes to Thread networking.

Andrew O'Hara | 7 months ago

Thread border router fix should improve smart home networking

The Thread Group will be fixing one of the largest adoption issues of Matter as a smart home standard, by making Thread border routers work nicely as one larger network.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

Aqara shows off new smart home gear at CES 2024

Aqara is in Las Vegas to show off its latest smart home products including a new U300 smart lock, border router plug, and Hub M3 Apple Home-compatible devices.

Andrew O'Hara | 8 months ago

Hue Contact Sensor gets HomeKit, Sonos rumors, & charging reviews on HomeKit Insider

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts go over new product releases from the past week, discuss Sonos headphone rumors, and review a few products.

Andrew O'Hara | 9 months ago

MyQ blocks third-party support, Matic is a new style of vacuum, & more on HomeKit Insider

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about how Chamberlain's MyQ blocks third-party API access, we discuss the best HomeKit light switches for 2023, and special guest Mikah Sargent joins the show.

Andrew O'Hara | 10 months ago

Nanoleaf expands Matter-capable Essentials lineup with new bulbs

On Thursday, Nanoleaf expanded its Essentials portfolio with the addition of two new bulbs, as well as a portable lamp designed in conjunction with Umbra.

Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

Aqara P2 Thread sensor & new home automation gear on the HomeKit Insider podcast

In this news-filled episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts highlight several new smart home products and discuss their new projects.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Automation giant ABB acquires smart home device maker Eve

Eve Systems, the maker of numerous smart home devices that support HomeKit, has been acquired by automation and electrification firm ABB.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Level Lock had hidden Thread radio, will support Matter over Thread

Unbeknownst to buyers, Level included a secret Thread radio in all of its well-reviewed smart locks that will soon be updated to support Matter.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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 | 1 year ago

Eve Aqua (3rd-gen) review: Upgrades all around for this Thread-enabled spigot

The new third-generation Eve Aqua has a fresh design, Thread support, and works exclusively with HomeKit. Here's how it works, and how it's different than older models.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

New Eve Aqua & Wemo Dimmer launch with Thread support on HomeKit Insider

The availability of Thread-enabled products continues to expand with the new addition of Eve's third-generation Eve Aqua and the new Wemo Smart Dimmer Switch. We break them down on this episode of HomeKit Insider.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Eve Motion 2 Review: New capabilities make up for a boring design

The second-generation Eve Motion is better in almost any conceivable way for HomeKit users, but its design is tired and doesn't mesh with the company's other products.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Wemo Smart Plug with Thread review: An affordable & fast HomeKit outlet

Wemo's latest HomeKit smart plug carries a small price tag but boasts Thread connectivity for rapid response times and excellent home coverage.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Eve Water Guard updated with support for Thread

The HomeKit-enabled Eve Water Guard has been updated today with support for Thread connectivity.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Hands on with the new HomeKit devices from CES 2022

CES 2022 was our first look at some of the new Matter and Thread HomeKit products, and we spent most of our time at the show on them. Here's what to look forward to.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago