It could be time to say goodbye to Apple HomeKit. Thanks to tvOS 26 beta, The Verifier spotted that this recent update changed ‘HomeKit’ references to ‘Apple Home’ in the Settings app. Apple’s smart ...

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we cover the launch of Matter 1.5.1 and all the changes that are ...

Apple is developing a smart home control center device that is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. It will resemble a HomePod, but with a display, and could be called the HomePad. It's ...

The Aqara W200 brings Matter 1.4, built-in mmWave, and Apple Adaptive Temperature. Here is a closer look at what it means for Apple Home.

Apple is officially ending support for the prior version of Apple Home this year, and the company has been encouraging users to update to the new HomeKit architecture by that time to avoid ...

HomeKit name has been replaced in tvOS beta. The new branding is "Apple Home." The change is probably just a fresh label. Apple has a long history of renaming things, sometimes to match a bigger ...

Apple Home is my favorite of the “big 4” proprietary smart home systems, with its focus on local control and tight integration with Apple’s devices. But it still pales in comparison to Home Assistant, ...

I’ve been testing a robot vacuum and mop from Matic Robots for several months now. It’s a solid product built on privacy and intelligence. I’ll share more about my overall experience with Matic in the ...

It's only a matter of time until Apple finally announces homeOS, its software platform for home products. Teased more than once over the past few years, it seems the company always hits a snag right ...

Apple is planning to release a smart home hub device next year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The device will reportedly boast a 7-inch square display and will arrive alongside a ...

Apple security cameras can be harder to find, but we've reounder up the best. Aqara's camera provides a highly customizable, expandable indoors security option. I've tested a dozen cameras that have a ...