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Everything new for Apple Home at CES 2026
Taking place in Las Vegas between January 6 and 9, 2026, CES is the world’s biggest technology show. Apple does not officially attend Las...
Apple to End Support for Legacy Apple Home Architecture in February 2026
Apple has confirmed that support for its original Apple Home architecture will officially end on February 10, 2026, giving users a final deadline to...
Apple’s Smart Home Push: Home Hub, AirTag 2, HomePod 2 and the iOS 26 Clues
Apple is reportedly preparing its most ambitious smart-home push to date, centred around a new Home Hub that will rely heavily on the next,...
My Top Apple Home devices of 2025 that truly made my smart home
2025 has been an interesting year for HomeKit and Apple Home. The ecosystem didn’t suddenly reinvent itself, but what did happen this year is...
IKEA BILRESA Smart Remote Review
I have used a number of IKEA smart home devices over the years, and the experience has been mixed. Some products have been genuinely...
Meross Battery powered presence sensor review with Matter, Thread and Apple Home
Meross first entered the mmWave presence space with the MS600, a wired, Wi-Fi-based sensor that demonstrated both the potential and the frustrations of early...
Nanoleaf Smart Outdoor String Lights review with Matter & Apple Home
When it comes to eye-catching smart lighting, Nanoleaf has never played it safe—and its Outdoor String Lights are a perfect example of that philosophy....
Nanoleaf Essentials Downlight Matter and Apple Home review
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to review the Nanoleaf Essential smart lights and found them impressive. These smart lights added a vibrant,...
Homekit tutorials
How to Fix Thread Connectivity Problems in Apple Home
When Apple first brought Thread to the HomeKit ecosystem with the HomePod mini, it marked a major shift in how smart home devices communicate....
How to fix HomePod stuck in configuring status
The new HomePod started shipping to customers last week with some users experiencing issues with the HomePod stuck in configuring status within the Home App.While...
First look at HomePod Mini Temperature and humidity sensors in HomeKit
Apple today announced the second generation HomePod to replace the original full size HomePod with improved smart home features. The New HomePod will feature...
Back up your Matter setup codes with HomePass
With the launch of Matter last month and manufacturers like Eve releasing firmware updates to support it. We now have a new bunch of...
