Smart home technology is not all built the same. Basic timer plugs might technically be smart-home tech, but they're nothing compared with some of the stuff available to Apple HomeKit users. If you ...

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CES 2025 showcased a remarkable array of Apple HomeKit-compatible smart home devices, signaling a significant leap forward in connected living. With a strong emphasis on Matter support, modularity, ...

Apple HomeKit is a smart home automation platform that launched in 2014 for iPhone and iPad, then later expanded to other Apple devices. But there’s every chance you’ve never used the platform, or the ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

The older Apple Home architecture will live for a few more months. Apple previously planned on phasing out the architecture in late 2025. After unveiling HomeKit at WWDC 2014 and pitching the new ...

It has been nearly 11 years since Apple introduced its HomeKit smart home framework, and the technical term “HomeKit” is often used to refer to anything related to Apple’s smart home technology. But ...

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock can be added to your door and your HomeKit network. This week’s Consumer Electronics Show brings a range of security devices that support Apple’s HomeKit home-automation ...

The fifth tvOS 26 beta changed several "HomeKit" references to "Apple Home" in the Settings app on all Apple TV models compatible with the update. For example, Israeli website The Verifier reported ...

The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Apple HomeKit is a smart home automation platform that ...