Matter gets upgraded with bug fixes, more new smart home devices are announced, and we test the new Eve Flare on this week's Homekit Insider podcast. It was an unusually busy week in the smart home ...

Currently, smart home devices often need to support both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, even when the former is only ever used for initial setup. Incorporating both radio standards makes devices more expensive ...

An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

The best HomeKit devices for smart homes adhere to Apple's strict guidelines and in doing so work extremely well with iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, HomePod, and more Apple devices to upgrade houses with ...

The Schlage Sense has been a little troublesome with iOS 10, but I think the new firmware is working itself out. It notifies me if the deadbolt is open or closed, which is nice (teenagers, y'know.) ...

With a new software update to the Hubitat Elevation hub, users can bridge hundreds of Z-Wave and Zigbee devices not normally compatible with HomeKit into their Apple Home app, Hubitat said Wednesday.

What is Apple HomeKit, the iPhone-controlled smart home device? - How to use the Home app on your iPhone, iPad and Mac ...

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11575752 B2) for “using in-home location awareness.” It involves devices that use HomeKit — the the company’s software framework that lets you configure, ...

Apple is partnering with brands like Eve, Aqara and others to bring Apple Home support to security cameras. Here are my ...

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 ...

Apple HomeKit may not have as many compatible products as Amazon Alexa or Google Home, but its still a great smart home platform for dedicated iOS enthusiasts. Not only is the platform supported by ...