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On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we step through the week's news, revisit the question whether to upgrade to Matter, and go hands-on with a kids smart speaker.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

The same goes for probably the most basic of smart home gadgets: wall sockets. These tiny gadgets are amazing and super easy ...

Apple is planning to launch a wireless smart home security camera in 2026, aiming to sell tens of millions of units and ...

Apple AR glasses, smart glasses, and AirPods with cameras have to happen because Apple has to extend AI beyond the iPhone.

Apple has released tvOS 18.3, HomePod 18.3, and visionOS 2.3 for all users. Here’s what to expect from the latest software updates.

While its primary use case is a 3-in-1 charging station, the LISEN Qi2 can also function as a single-device MagSafe stand for ...

This is where the AirPods with IR cameras would come into play. Splitting some of that hardware into other areas could give ...

You can now control select smart home devices with voice commands using the Gemini app. The update will be rolling out over the next few weeks.