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CES 2025 showcased a remarkable array of Apple HomeKit-compatible smart home devices, signaling a significant leap forward in ...

HomeKit and other smart devices often include only a low-power Wi-Fi radio, particularly if they’re battery-powered. Many are ...

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.

Apple's recent iPhone changes — changes Google is also making to its devices — enable Thread radio frequency support. That ...

Apple’s foray into the smart home market is gaining momentum with plans to release a dedicated smart home hub in 2025.

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I suspect we’re looking at potential plans for external security cameras ... report suggested that Apple’s doorbell would likely work with any existing HomeKit-compatible smart lock, but ...

Transform your home with smart plugs, lights, locks, and doorbells, optimized for Apple device integration The Benefits of a ...

Apple's latest project is intended to act like Face ID, but for the home, Bloomberg reports. The doorbell system would likely work with many ... hub and an in-home security camera.