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A year with the Elgato Stream Deck
I’ve been using an Elgato Stream Deck for more than a year now...I’ve been using an Elgato Stream Deck for more than a year now...
Ikea Debuts Matter-Compatible Smart Home Hub
Swedish furniture and accessory store Ikea today announced the upcoming launch of the Dirigera smart hub, which supports Matter. Matter is a...Swedish furniture and accessory store Ikea today announced the upcoming ...
Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.5.1 With Fix for Bug That Could Cause Music to Stop Playing
Apple today released a new 15.5...Apple today released a new 15.5...
Ikea’s new smart-home hub and app support Matter standard
Ikea, known for a growing array of smart home products in recent years, said Wednesday it will soon replace it's HomeKit-compatible Tradfri gateway...Ikea, known for a growing array of smart home products in recent years, ...
Ikea unveils new smart hub with Matter, overhauled home app
Ikea has announced a new HomeKit-compatible smart home hub with Matter support and a redesigned home app that'll make it easier for users to contro...Ikea has announced a new HomeKit-compatible smart home hub with Matter s...
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IKEA unveils smart home hub with Matter support, revamped ‘Home’ app
IKEA has launched a number of smart home products over the last eight years including blinds, lights, and more powered by its HomeKit-compatible TR...IKEA has launched a number of smart home products over the last eight ye...
Ecobee's new thermostats, Eve Outdoor Cam, & Pebblebee trackers on HomeKit Insider
This week on the HomeKit Insider podcast, iOS 15...This week on the HomeKit Insider podcast, iOS 15...
Aqara offers a third, more-advanced smart lock for HomeKit and Home Key
Aquara launched its third and most-advanced smart lock for HomeKit and Home Key on Thursday, the D100 Zigbee...Aquara launched its third and most-advanced smart lock for HomeKit and H...
Kuo: A new HomePod is coming in late 2022 or early 2023
Apple is set to announce a new HomePod either later in 2022 or in the early part of 2023, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Apple is set to announce a new HomePod either later in 2022 or in the ea...
HomeKit Weekly: A redesigned Home app is at the top of my iOS 16 wishlist
A redesigned Home app for iPhone and iPad, granular sharing of devices, and continuous recording recording for cameras are on my iOS 16 wishlist.A redesigned Home app for iPhone and iPad, granular sharing of devices, ...
First outdoor camera with HomeKit Secure Video goes on sale
Tuesday's release of the Eve Outdoor Cam makes Eve Systems the first manufacturer to offer an outdoor camera designed to support HomeKit Secure Vid...Tuesday's release of the Eve Outdoor Cam makes Eve Systems the first man...
New Ecobee smart thermostats work with HomeKit and Siri
Smart home accessory specialist Ecobee unveiled two new smart thermostats Tuesday. Smart Thermostat Premium and Smart Thermostat Enhanced offer largerSmart home accessory specialist Ecobee unveiled two new smart thermostat...
Eve Launches First Outdoor Camera With HomeKit Secure Video
Eve Systems today announced the availability of its Eve Outdoor Cam, which is the first outdoor HomeKit-enabled camera that supports the HomeKit...Eve Systems today announced the availability of its Eve Outdoor Cam, whi...
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium review: The best HomeKit thermostat gets better
Ecobee has not one, but two new smart thermostats that support Apple HomeKit...Ecobee has not one, but two new smart thermostats that support Apple Hom...
Eve Outdoor Cam brings HomeKit Secure Video to outdoor floodlights for the first time
Eve Outdoor Cam is the first HomeKit Secure Video product that doubles as a floodlight for outdoor security and recording.Eve Outdoor Cam is the first HomeKit Secure Video product that doubles a...
Hands-on: Ecobee unveils new Smart Thermostat lineup with air quality monitoring, premium design, more
Popular smart home accessory maker Ecobee has officially taken the wraps off of two new smart thermostats joining its lineup today...Popular smart home accessory maker Ecobee has officially taken the wraps...
ecobee releases a pair of HomeKit thermostats with larger screens and radar
ecobee drops a pair of new HomeKit-enabled smart thermostats each with advanced radar motion sensing technology, significantly larger screens, and ...ecobee drops a pair of new HomeKit-enabled smart thermostats each with a...
Ecobee's New HomeKit-Enabled Smart Thermostat Premium Launches for $249
Following multiple leaks, smart home accessory maker Ecobee today officially announced its new Smart Thermostat Premium, with key new features...Following multiple leaks, smart home accessory maker Ecobee today offici...
Eve launches HomeKit Secure Video-enabled outdoor floodlight camera
Eve's latest smart home accessory is a powerful floodlight camera designed exclusively for HomeKit Secure Video.Eve's latest smart home accessory is a powerful floodlight camera design...
Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.5
Alongside iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, and tvOS 15.5, Apple today released a new 15.5 update for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The HomePod 15...Alongside iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, and tvOS 15...
Last Week, on Club MacStories: HomeKit Advice, Behind-the-Scenes of Automation April, and a Reader Home Screen
Because Club MacStories now encompasses more than just newsletters, we’ve created a guide to the past week’s happenings along with a look at what’s...Because Club MacStories now encompasses more than just newsletters, we’v...
New Ecobee Smart Thermostat With Premium Design Revealed Ahead of Launch, Supports HomeKit and Hey Siri
Ecobee is planning to release a new HomeKit-compatible smart thermostat model with a premium design and built-in air quality monitoring, according ...Ecobee is planning to release a new HomeKit-compatible smart thermostat ...
Sonos' Ray soundbar, Leviton Decora, Aqara smart lock and more on HomeKit Insider
In this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about the launch of the Sonos Ray soundbar, discuss the new Aqara smart lock with Home Key, and ...In this week's episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about the launch of t...
Make your incompatible smart home accessories talk to HomeKit
Want to bring your favorite smart home accessories over to HomeKit? Here's all of the ways that you can try to get them added to the Home app!Want to bring your favorite smart home accessories over to HomeKit? Here...
HomeKit Weekly: Having remote access to unlock your door and disable your security system is a smart home superpower
Having remote access to your HomeKit accessories is a very beneficial use case when you need to let people into your home when you're away.Having remote access to your HomeKit accessories is a very beneficial us...
Show off your HomePod with the best accessories around
Apple's HomePod is so much more than a speaker. Here are some accessories to take full advantage of everything it offers.Apple's HomePod is so much more than a speaker...
Introducing the 2022 Automation April Shortcuts Contest Winners
John: One of the hardest things about a new project is keeping it under wraps until it’s ready...John: One of the hardest things about a new project is keeping it under ...
Review: Home app spoils customizable Twinkly Dots light strip experience
With a unique design and highly customizable lighting effects, the Twinkly Dots are a premium smart light strip pick — but HomeKit users may want t...With a unique design and highly customizable lighting effects, the Twink...
Home Widget update adds HomeKit cam bidirectional audio to your Home screen
Home Widget, an app that allows you to control your HomeKit accessories via Home screen widgets, has a new update out...Home Widget, an app that allows you to control your HomeKit accessories ...
Sonos Ray soundbar leaks, new Decora switches, and more on HomeKit Insider
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the unreleased Sonos soundbar, Leviton's updated Decora switches, and some great ideas...On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the unrelea...
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