The home smart lighting geniuses over at Nanoleaf on Friday released their much-anticipated Matter-enabled outdoor string lights, which can elevate the ambiance and mood of any outdoor patio or deck with full RGB and cool or warm white hues.
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Are HomeKit Secure Routers dead?
Apple has reportedly stopped accepting new submissions for its HomeKit Secure Routers program, effectively abandoning the initiative.
Apple’s work on mysterious “homeOS” is continuing behind the scenes
Apple’s supposed new operating system, so-called “homeOS,” appears to be in development, but no word yet on when it might launch.
How to see activity history for your HomeKit devices on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In this tutorial, we will show you how you and your family can see past activities related to your home's smart security accessories, like door locks, windows, smoke detectors, alarm systems, and contact sensors in the Apple Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Nanoleaf Essentials Matter GU10 light bulbs & Downlights now available for pre-order
I enjoy a nicely-lit home as much as the next guy, but I really like taking things over the top with some kind of iPhone-controlled smart light, and Nanoleaf tends to be my go-to when it comes to that kind of stuff. Fortunately, Nanoleaf is launching new Essentials Matter Smart Lightning products this week that are sure to elevate your smart home.
Withings launches Body Scan, an impressive smart scale that also measures body fat, vascular health, & more
Withings, a company known for their high-end Apple Health-compatible accessories for keeping track of your body’s health and well-being on Tuesday launched a new product called the Body Scan.
Matter update makes Google’s Nest smart thermostat work in Apple’s Home app
An over-the-air Matter update lets you set up and control your Nest thermostat in Apple's Home software without requiring a dedicated Nest hub.
How to upgrade your smart home to Apple’s new architecture
Upgrade to the new smart architecture in Apple's Home app to make your HomeKit appliances perform faster and more reliably than before.
The best Apple HomeKit garage door openers
Adding Apple HomeKit to your garage door makes life more convenient because you can control the door from your iPhone as well as know if it's closed and secure. There are several options to choose from, depending on your needs and budget.
Check out our list to find the best garage door openers with HomeKit support and convert your conventional garage door into a smart one that you can control with your iPhone or using Siri.
A screen-equipped HomePod predicted to launch in 2024
The next HomePod could integrate a seven-inch display panel that would boost interactivity and, possibly, turn the Siri speaker into an intelligent home controller.
Apple clarifies that the option to upgrade iOS 16.2’s Home app will return soon
The option to upgrade the iPhone's Home app in iOS 16.2 will return soon. Issues and problems that users reported have prompted Apple to abruptly pull the upgrade.
HomePod software 16.2 makes your smart home faster and more reliable
The HomePod Software 16.2 updates the architecture of your smart home, making devices perform faster and more reliably than before.