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HomeView Doubles as HomeKit Security Camera

5 days ago

• 3 articles
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HomeView could double as a HomeKit security camera, shows code 9to5Mac • November 02, 2026
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Apple HomeView Could Double as a HomeKit Security Camera TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog) • November 01, 2026
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HomeView can behave like a HomeKit security camera AppleInsider • November 01, 2026

Apple-LG HomeKit Accessory Features Leaked

28 days ago

• 1 article
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Apple’s new ‘second-party’ HomeKit products will have this exclusive iPhone feature 9to5Mac • October 09, 2026

Apple Background Security Updates Release

8 months ago

• 1 article
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HomeKit Secure Video hits 24-hour outage as downtime continues 9to5Mac • March 18, 2026

Apple Executive Leaves for Oura Ring Company

8 months ago

• 1 article
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Key Apple Home hardware exec defects to rival Oura in blow to oft-delayed HomeKit push MacDailyNews • March 18, 2026

Apple Business Partnership Announcements

8 months ago

• 1 article
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HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases its first Matter camera alongside a new Apple Home enabled wired doorbell 9to5Mac • March 17, 2026

HomeKit Weekly Smart Home Reviews

9 months ago

• 4 articles
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HomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug brings Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread to a single smart outlet 9to5Mac • March 13, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: This Matter smart bulb brings lighting control to Apple Home for under $10 9to5Mac • February 27, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Hands on with Level Lock Pro and why it sets a new standard for HomeKit and Matter smart locks 9to5Mac • February 24, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: UWB is the secret weapon inside Aqara’s new U400 smart lock 9to5Mac • February 20, 2026

Apple Home Architecture Now Mandatory

9 months ago

• 1 article
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HomeKit Weekly: The Onvis CS2 turns a simple door sensor into multiple use cases for Apple Home 9to5Mac • February 13, 2026

Apple Home Architecture Upgrade Deadline

9 months ago

• 1 article
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PSA: Check your Apple Home is up to date in the next few days 9to5Mac • February 04, 2026

IKEA Adopts Matter for HomeKit Compatibility

over 1 year ago

• 3 articles
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Ikea's new Matter-over-Thread smart home gear will work with HomeKit AppleInsider • July 09, 2025
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IKEA Goes All-In on Matter for Apple HomeKit Compatibility MacRumors - Front Page • July 09, 2025
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HomeKit-compatible smart homes becoming more affordable as Ikea Matters 9to5Mac • July 09, 2025

iOS 26 Wallet App Gets Package Tracking

over 1 year ago

• 1 article
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Apple's new EnergyKit in iOS 26 help HomeKit users shift to cleaner, cheaper electricity AppleInsider • June 12, 2025

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HomeKit Weekly: Airversa’s Humelle is the Thread humidifier my house needs this winter 9to5Mac • November 06, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s K11+ Pro packs strong suction and Apple Home support into a tiny robo vacuum 9to5Mac • October 30, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s new light bars bring 12-zone color to Apple Home 9to5Mac • October 23, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Get your Halloween and Christmas automations set up now 9to5Mac • October 16, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Onvis releases a Matter over Thread outdoor smart plug with energy monitoring 9to5Mac • October 09, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Home Widget 1.10 is the fastest way to check every HomeKit camera at once 9to5Mac • October 02, 2026
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Apple Working to Expand HomeKit MacRumors • September 30, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ releases its first UWB smart lock that works with Apple Home 9to5Mac • September 25, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Homey’s new Device Updates feature shows what Matter was supposed to be all along 9to5Mac • September 18, 2026
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Apple Intelligence HomeKit Secure Video summaries cost up to $60 per month AppleInsider • September 15, 2026
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Apple requires a $9.99 iCloud+ plan to use the iOS 27Apple Intelligence Home app features with a single HomeKit camera MacTech • September 14, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Shelly’s Flood S Gen4 is a low cost Matter leak sensor for Apple Home 9to5Mac • September 11, 2026
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What are the major changes coming to Apple HomeKit in iOS 27? Engadget • September 08, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s Bolt Fingerprint has everything you’d want except Home Key 9to5Mac • September 04, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Linkind’s Smart Light Stick brings flame effects with Matter support 9to5Mac • August 28, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Homey secures Matter 1.5 certification to expand bridging and energy support 9to5Mac • August 21, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: This iPad app turns your HomeKit setup into a wall-mountable command center 9to5Mac • August 14, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Weather sensor is a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026 9to5Mac • August 09, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: How I use Apple Home to keep tabs on my home during summer travels 9to5Mac • August 02, 2026
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Apple’s rumored security camera: Privacy-focused HomeKit device expected as part of broader smart home push MacDailyNews • July 31, 2026
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FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Robot Vacuums, Threatening Future Matter and HomeKit Models MacRumors • July 30, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The Amazon Basics Matter plug delivers Apple Home support for under $10 9to5Mac • July 25, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Hardwired Matter lighting arrives with the SwitchBot RGBICWW ceiling light 9to5Mac • July 18, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The LNDU HK01W brings Apple Home Key and Wi-Fi to a budget-friendly lock 9to5Mac • July 10, 2026
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Nanoleaf's New $80 Smart Ceiling Light Works With Matter and HomeKit MacRumors • June 30, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Weather Station brings an E-ink calendar and climate dashboard to Apple Home 9to5Mac • June 26, 2026
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iOS 27 Home App: 10+ New HomeKit Features MacRumors • June 24, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The Qingping Air Monitor Lite brings a retro vibe to Apple Home climate tracking 9to5Mac • June 19, 2026
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Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video service is becoming seriously impressive MacDailyNews • June 16, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The Qingping thermometer brings Thread and an E-ink display to Apple Home 9to5Mac • June 12, 2026
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HomeKit Secure Video Hits 4K. You’re Welcome. MacSparky • June 10, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot launches a battery-powered standing fan with Apple Home integration 9to5Mac • June 05, 2026
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Controller for HomeKit app adds AI feature: ‘Just say it’ 9to5Mac • June 01, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Button Pusher finally works natively with Apple Home 9to5Mac • May 29, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Why the Aqara G5 Pro remains one of the best outdoor HomeKit cameras 9to5Mac • May 22, 2026
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What is Apple HomeKit, the iPhone-controlled smart home device? The Independent - Apple • May 15, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: New SwitchBot Lock Vision brings facial recognition and Matter over Wi-Fi 9to5Mac • May 15, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The Airversa QliQ brings a rechargeable Thread smart button to Apple Home 9to5Mac • May 08, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: A look into the first Matter certified camera from Aqara 9to5Mac • May 01, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The Aqara G400 brings PoE and HomeKit Secure Video to your front door 9to5Mac • April 24, 2026
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Aqara U400 review: HomeKit’s futuristic smart lock has arrived 9to5Mac • April 20, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The Ulticam IQ brings PoE and Gemini AI to a Matter-certified smart camera 9to5Mac • April 17, 2026
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iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature, MacBook Neo shortages 9to5Mac • April 09, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: The Onvis Smart Button is the perfect way to share Apple Home access with guests 9to5Mac • April 03, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Aqua is a better choice than a permanent irrigation system 9to5Mac • March 27, 2026
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Review: Govee's New Chromatic String Lights Work With HomeKit and Display Multiple Colors Per Bulb MacRumors • March 23, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Tired of ugly air purifiers? Smartmi E1 is best looking Apple Home solution 9to5Mac • March 06, 2026
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Show HN: Itsyhome – Control HomeKit from your Mac menu bar (open source) Hacker News • February 10, 2026
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Last call: Update Apple Home by tomorrow, or your HomeKit setup may stop working 9to5Mac • February 09, 2026
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Apple is killing the old HomeKit tomorrow The Verge • February 09, 2026
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Aliro, Yale locks, & communal living on HomeKit Insider with guest Garrett Lovejoy AppleInsider • February 09, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Check in on the abode alarm system with Apple Home support 9to5Mac • February 06, 2026
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Integrating home automations & Shortcuts with Matthew Cassinelli on this week's HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • February 02, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp brings safe scents to Apple Home 9to5Mac • January 30, 2026
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PSA: Belkin ending support for most Wemo smart home accessories this week 9to5Mac • January 27, 2026
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Swivel base for Apple Home Hub, new Netatmo Thermo line & more on HomeKit insider AppleInsider • January 26, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Shelly Flood Gen4 brings cable water leak detection to Apple Home via Matter 9to5Mac • January 23, 2026
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Aqara U400, Ikea Matter lineup, & Govee Nugget Ice Maker Pro reviews on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • January 19, 2026
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HomeKit Weekly: Why water leak sensors are still the most critical smart home upgrade for 2026 9to5Mac • January 17, 2026
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More Roomba Vacuums Get Matter Support for HomeKit Integration MacRumors - Front Page • December 29, 2025
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IKEA Debuts 21 HomeKit-Compatible Smart Bulbs, Sensors, and Controls MacRumors - Front Page • November 06, 2025
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Apple pushes Home app update requirement to February 2026 MacDailyNews • November 04, 2025
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Apple Delays Home App Update Requirement Until February 2026 MacRumors - Front Page • November 03, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Putting the SwitchBot S20 to work in HomeKit with Matter 9to5Mac • October 17, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot vacuums come to HomeKit, here’s how it works 9to5Mac • October 10, 2025
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Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight 9to5Mac • October 09, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Automating Halloween decorations with smart plugs and scenes 9to5Mac • October 03, 2025
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Amazon event preview, iPhone 17 first week reactions, & Kohler smart shower on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • September 29, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Aqara G410 Doorbell Camera brings HomeKit Secure Video, Matter, and smart hub features to your front door 9to5Mac • September 26, 2025
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SwitchBot Matter 1.4 vacuums, Google Gemini leaks, & more on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • September 22, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Hub 3 shows the kind of device Apple should build 9to5Mac • September 19, 2025
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iPhone 17 event recap, Owlet Dream Sight, and more on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • September 15, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s Evaporative Humidifier gets smarter with Matter 1.4 support 9to5Mac • September 12, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s new Bolt NFC is built for Apple Home Key 9to5Mac • September 05, 2025
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Aqara Unveils HomeKit-Compatible Doorbell Camera G400 and Matter Hub M200 MacRumors - Front Page • September 04, 2025
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Apple iPhone 17 event preview, Level Lock, and more on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • September 01, 2025
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Faster charging with Qi2.2, Dreame PM20 air purifier review, and more on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • August 25, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: This Aqara kit is the HomeKit starter pack I wish I had years ago 9to5Mac • August 22, 2025
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Matter update, Apple smart home cameras, & Hue leaks on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • August 18, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Is the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni the best robot vacuum for HomeKit? 9to5Mac • August 15, 2025
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'Apple Home' is increasingly replacing HomeKit references in beta software AppleInsider • August 11, 2025
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Sonos updates, smart lock launch, Sonagi outdoor smart TV review on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • August 11, 2025
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Apple’s ‘HomeKit’ brand could disappear in big new smart home push 9to5Mac • August 11, 2025
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Matter enhancements enable cheaper HomeKit devices and slicker control 9to5Mac • August 11, 2025
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tvOS 26 Changes 'HomeKit' References to 'Apple Home' in Settings App MacRumors • August 09, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: The ultimate HomeKit survival kit for dorm life 9to5Mac • August 08, 2025
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New iOS app takes the mystery out of HomeKit troubleshooting 9to5Mac • August 08, 2025
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Apple's Adaptive Temperature tech, DJI vacuum, & LG StandByMe 2 portable TV on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • August 04, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Tracking local weather in HomeKit is simple with the Eve Weather 9to5Mac • August 01, 2025
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Consumer Reports' Siobhan Adcock joins HomeKit Insider to talk about smart baby tech AppleInsider • July 28, 2025
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Wemo's demise, Aqara G100 camera, & smart chicken coop follow-up on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • July 21, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: ThorBolt X1 might be the best value home key lock with built-in Thread support 9to5Mac • July 18, 2025
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Feature Request: Three advanced features I’d like to see added to HomeKit 9to5Mac • July 11, 2025
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Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices The Verge • July 11, 2025
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HomeKit may keep some Wemo devices alive after shutdown in 2026 AppleInsider • July 10, 2025
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Belkin Ending Support for Most Wemo Devices MacRumors - Front Page • July 10, 2025
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Review: Aqara's G410 Doorbell Camera Brings HomeKit Support and Hub Features for $130 MacRumors - Front Page • July 10, 2025
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Aqara’s G410 Doorbell Camera Hub launches with HomeKit Secure Video, Matter, and RTSP support 9to5Mac • July 10, 2025
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Aqara Debuts G410 Doorbell, G100 Camera, and H2 Dimmer With HomeKit Support MacRumors - Front Page • July 10, 2025
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Nuki Smart Lock, new Govee floor lamps, & more on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • July 07, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Eve Aqua is still the easiest way to automate outdoor watering 9to5Mac • July 04, 2025
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SwitchBot Hub 3 gains ‘Works with Apple Home’ certification 9to5Mac • July 01, 2025
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Apple reminds us it will soon end support for the old HomeKit architecture, with two options 9to5Mac • July 01, 2025
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Still Running Old HomeKit Architecture? Apple is Planning Automatic Upgrades MacRumors • June 30, 2025
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Nomad MagSafe wallet, Hue price hikes, & Brilliant comeback on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • June 30, 2025
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Nuki smart lock, Hue wall washer & Blue Air Signature purifier on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • June 23, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Aqara’s W100 Climate Sensor brings precision monitoring and smart control to your HomeKit setup 9to5Mac • June 20, 2025
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iOS Beta Reveals Apple’s Upcoming Home Hub Smart Display TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog) • June 20, 2025
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Robot vacuums in HomeKit: Here are the supported models 9to5Mac • June 17, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Protect your wood floors with a HomeKit-enabled water leak sensor from FIBARO 9to5Mac • June 13, 2025
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WWDC smart home wishlist, hands on with Find My devices, & Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu on HomeKit Insider AppleInsider • June 09, 2025
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HomeKit Weekly: Going on a trip? These are the HomeKit accessories I rely on to keep tabs on my house while I’m away. 9to5Mac • June 06, 2025
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Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro gives you a lot for your money! iMore • September 25, 2024